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Care homes in Wigan

There are 59 care homes registered with the CQC in Wigan, North West. 25 are nursing homes and 45 are registered for dementia care. 4 are rated Outstanding and 45 Good by the CQC.

Of the 6 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,521 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,313 to £1,565. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published1 filter, 45 homes · clear
Hillcrest Residential Home, Tyldesley

Hillcrest Residential Home

Tyldesley, M29 · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCaring Alternatives
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wigan

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wigan
Live-in, a week
typically £1,070
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lakeview, Leigh

Lakeview

Leigh, WN7 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Montrose Hall, Wigan

Montrose Hall

Wigan, WN5 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAnchor
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Norfolk House Care Home, Wigan

Norfolk House Care Home

Wigan, WN6 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaChris Care Service ()
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Norley Hall Care Home, Wigan

Norley Hall Care Home

Wigan, WN5 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMillennium Care (U.K.)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Acorns, Wigan

The Acorns

Wigan, WN2 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaFranklin Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Chanters Care Home, Manchester

The Chanters Care Home

Manchester, M46 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaImperial Care Consortium
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Hamiltons Care Home, Manchester

The Hamiltons Care Home

Manchester, M46 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaHamiltons Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Oaks Care Home, Wigan

The Oaks Care Home

Wigan, WN2 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaThe Oaks Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Old Rectory, Wigan

The Old Rectory

Wigan, WN6 · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaChris Care Service ()
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Woodlands Court Care Home, Wigan

Woodlands Court Care Home

Wigan, WN2 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMinster Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Lime House, Nr Warrington

Lime House

Nr Warrington, WA3 · 32 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaNugent Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Shawcross Care Home, Wigan

Shawcross Care Home

Wigan, WN4 · 50 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaShawcross Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Josephs Care Home, Leigh

Josephs Care Home

Leigh, WN7 · 20 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaJosephs Residence
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Wigan

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

Rodrigo Javier B.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Antiletha T.
2 reviews
From £1,190 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Inaune H.
1 review
From £910 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Christiana A.
1 review
From £1,029 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
John P., about Rodrigo Javier B.
See live-in carers near WiganProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Typical fees in Wigan

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 59 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Care home fees
£1,521
Usually £1,313 to £1,565 a week6 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,070
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

Nearby council areas

Costs and funding

Common questions

How much do care homes in Wigan cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Wigan is £1,521 a week, based on 6 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Wigan?

59 care homes in Wigan are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in Wigan?

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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.