Care Homes in Wigan: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Wigan — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Wigan has 62 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 2 are rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 35 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Wigan have access to well-rated care options.
19 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 26 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 32 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 1,746 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Wigan
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Wigan Care Village | Outstanding | Nursing | 67 |
| The Rowans Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 66 |
| Westwood Lodge | Good | Nursing | 76 |
| Ash Tree House | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Ashton View Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| Berkeley Park | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange | Good | Residential | 54 |
| Garswood House Residential Care Home | Good | Nursing | 53 |
| Norley Hall Care Home | Good | Residential | 52 |
| Mahogany Care Home | Good | Nursing | 51 |
| St George's (Wigan) Limited | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Dean Wood Manor | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Carrington Court | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| Westleigh Lodge | Good | Nursing | 48 |
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Nursing vs Residential Care in Wigan
Nursing Homes (19)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Wigan →Residential Homes (26)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Wigan →Dementia Care in Wigan
32 care homes in Wigan specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Wigan
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 37 homes in Wigan meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (19 homes) and residential (26 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.
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