England / North West England / Greater Manchester / Wigan
The list below includes care homes with confirmed bed availability and are accepting new residents.
Please note, all new residencies are subject to a health assessment and being able to meet the care needs of the prospective resident.
Wigan, WN2 2LXMinster Care Group
Situated in the town of Higher Ince in Wigan, Lakelands is a well-established care home that provides expert residential care to those in need. This Minster Care Group home boasts a variety of useful amenities to help residents spend their later years with ease, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, a selection of cosy communal lounges, enticing dining areas and south-facing manicured gardens, the perfect place for residents to relax and socialise. From enjoying weekly hairdressing appointments to getting stuck in with the gardening, Lakelands’ dedicated activity coordinator ensures no two days are the same.
Weekly care home costs from £720 weekly
Wigan, WN2 3QDMinster Care Group
Located in the friendly Wigan town of Hindley in Lancashire, Thorley House is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential care to the elderly. Part of Minster Care Group, Parklands is home to a wide range of modern amenities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, some of which benefit from ensuite bathroom facilities, a selection of cosy communal lounges, inviting dining areas and well-maintained gardens where residents can spend time socialising, exercising and relaxing. Whether it be gardening, a pamper session or games night, the jam-packed activity programme here at Thorley House ensures there is never a dull moment.
Weekly care home costs from £775 weekly
Wigan, WN4 8TUFour Seasons Health Care
Shawcross Care Home is located on the outskirts of Ashton-in-Makerfield, a pretty market town in Greater Manchester. Offering residents a homely and friendly atmosphere, the Shawcross care team provides residential care, nursing care for people who have complex medical needs and specialist dementia care that is accredited as part of the Four Seasons Dementia Care Framework. The home even scooped a Top 20 Homes award from carehome.co.uk, which is reflected in its fun and vibrant atmosphere and varied activities programme. Shawcross is close to public transport links and local shops and other amenities are a short walk away.
Weekly care home costs from £1,025 weekly
Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1EZMinster Care Group
Situated in the New Springs Aspull area of Wigan, Woodlands Court is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential and dementia care to those in need. Woodlands Court boasts a range of modern amenities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, plenty of cosy communal lounges, inviting dining areas and manicured gardens with several pleasant areas for residents to relax during the warmer months. This Minster Care Group home is ideally located close to Haigh Hall Country Park and Wigan Pier, meaning residents can enjoy a variety of day trips along with a jam-packed activity programme.
Weekly care home costs from £875 weekly
Wigan, WN4 9TZMinster Care Group
Sitting in the friendly Wigan market town of Ashton in Makerfield, Garswood Care Home provides expert residential and dementia care to the elderly in a secure environment. This purpose-built Minster Care Group home has everything one needs to feel right at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, a selection of cosy communal lounges, a large dining area, a dedicated activity area and manicured gardens. The jam-packed activity programme ensures there is never a dull moment here at Garswood, from socialising in one of the many lounges to getting stuck in with the gardening, there’s an activity for everyone.
Weekly care home costs from £925 weekly
Leigh, WN7 5QUMinster Care Group
Sitting proudly in the town centre of Leigh, Wigan, Hourigan House is a friendly care home that provides expert residential, end of life and nursing care to those in need. This purpose-built Minster Care Group home boasts a variety of modern facilities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, some of which are equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, a choice of cosy communal lounges, an inviting dining room and stunning gardens where residents can enjoy the purpose-built patio during the warmer months. The jam-packed activity programme ensures there is never a dull moment here at Hourigan House, from socialising in one of the many lounges to getting stuck in with the gardening, there’s an activity for everyone.
Weekly care home costs from £800 weekly
Wigan, WN5 9LPMillennium Care
Situated in Wigan, Lancashire, Norley Hall is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly. This stunning Millennium care home aims to provide residents with the best quality of life possible and boasts an array of modern facilities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, a selection of spacious lounges, an airy conservatory, restaurant-style dining and even an in-house salon where residents can enjoy a touch of luxury. The dedicated team at Norley Hall encouraged residents to live life the way they would outside of the care home, from favourite meals to favourite hobbies, every aspect of life is tailored to at Norley Hall.
Weekly care home costs from £975 weekly
Leigh, WN7 2RFMinster Care Group
Sitting close to the centre of the friendly Wigan town of Leigh, Lyndhurst is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential care to those in need. This purpose-built Minster Care Group home boasts a range of modern facilities to help residents feel at home, including beautifully decorated bedrooms, several pleasant lounges, inviting dining rooms and manicured gardens, the perfect spot to spend time with visiting loved ones. Whether it be getting stuck in with the gardening, enjoying a quiz night or a day trip out, the dedicated team here at Lyndhurst ensure no two days are the same.
Weekly care home costs from £770 weekly
Wigan, WN1 2XNMillennium Care
Situated just north of Wigan, Lakeside is a luxurious care home that provides expert nursing, residential and respite care to the elderly. This beautiful Millennium care home is set within extensive grounds and boasts an array of impressive features, including stylish bedrooms equipped with ensuite facilities, spacious communal lounges, manicured gardens, impeccable restaurant-style dining and even an in-house salon. The dedicated staff at Lakeside strive to keep residents happy and engaged, from encouraging them to continue with their favourite hobbies and pastimes to pursuing new hobbies like gardening, crafts and baking, there is never a dull moment at Lakeside.
Weekly care home costs from £1,350 weekly
Wigan, WN1 2XNMillennium Care
Set within the beautiful Lancashire countryside in Standish, Worthington Lake is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential and dementia care to the elderly. This Millennium Care home has been designed and tailored to the needs of residents and is home to an array of facilities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite facilities, secure outdoor sensory spaces, a cosy tea room, a stunning dining area with its own terrace, private patios and landscaped gardens. The friendly staff at Worthington Lake ensure no two days are the same, from hairdresser visits and gardening to farmers’ markets and day trips, the activity programme is jam-packed.
Weekly care home costs from £1,400 weekly
Here is some further information about care homes in Wigan.
We have 5 care homes in Wigan, including Worthington Lake and Shawcross. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Wigan, the average cost of care is £746. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
We have 2 in Wigan that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 5 care homes in Wigan that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 3 Wigan care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 5 care homes in Wigan that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
1 Wigan care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Explore other nearby locations to help find your dream care home at the right budget. Care homes vary in price enormously between different towns and villages.
Need more guidance? Lottie’s team of Care Experts have prepared the ultimate guide to care homes in Wigan. Here you’ll find an overview of the local area and recommendations for elderly-friendly places to visit.
Wigan, Greater Manchester is a great place for those later in life, with most care homes rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
There’s plenty of elderly care support options in Wigan, including specialist dementia care homes and residential care.
Every care home in Wigan provides the highest quality of care through bespoke care plans and a range of meaningful activities for every resident.
Our care experts will help you find your dream care home in Wigan, no matter your personal care needs. Many of our homes in Wigan and the nearby areas of Bury and Altrincham provide respite care - a type of care that provides temporary support for caregivers.
If you’re struggling to find a care home in Wigan, our care experts have created a guide to choosing a care home to help you find the right level of elderly care and support for yourself or a loved one.
Standish is a small town less than 20 minutes away from Wigan. You’ll find plenty of cafes, bars and independent shops across the town centre, along with many local community groups for older adults.
Mesnes Park is a beautiful park with a bandstand, flower bed and paved footpaths and can be found in the heart of Wigan. Popular with all generations, both older and younger, Mesnes Park is the ideal location to enjoy an ice cream on a sunny afternoon.
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