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Dementia care homes in Leigh

8 of the 8 care homes in Leigh are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 6 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Leigh. The typical residential care home fee in Wigan is £1,574 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

Richmond House

Leigh, WN7 · 49 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Care home fees
£1,358 to £1,789 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Wigan

Based on 59 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Care home fees
£1,574 a week
Usually £1,557 to £1,582 · 3 homes with fees

Not enough dementia care homes in Leigh have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Leigh cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Leigh have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Wigan is typically £1,574 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Leigh?

8 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Leigh are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Leigh?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Leigh?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Wigan council for a needs assessment.