Your guide to the best care homes around Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Belong Wigan is situated in the vibrant community of Platt Bridge, just three miles from Wigan town centre.
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£1,605
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Madison Court is a purpose-built care home that provides residential, nursing and dementia care to the elderly in the Cheshire town of St Helens.
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£921
per week
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£1,300
per week
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£1,176
per week
Welcome to Shawcross, a 50-bedroom shared home in the heart of Ashton-in-Makerfield, easily accessible by car or public transport.
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£1,237
per week
Situated in Wigan, Greater Manchester, Norley Hall is a purpose-built care home that provides expert residential, respite and dementia care to the elderly.
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£1,250
per week
Situated on the outskirts of Manchester, Mahogany Care Home is a purpose built care home offering expert Nursing, Residential and specialist Dementia Care, with professionally trained staff on hand 24/7, so you can be assured your loved one is in safe hands.
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£1,250
per week
High Peak Nursing Home in Warrington is a nurturing environment, with a dedicated team offering residential, nursing, palliative, and respite care.
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£1,279
per week
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£1,462
per week
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.
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£770
per week
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.
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£850
per week
Ideally located just one mile from the town centre of Wigan, Ancliffe is an inviting care home that provides expert residential and dementia care to the elderly.
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£850
per week
The Old Vicarage is situated in Burtonwood, just outside of Warrington.
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£865
per week
Specialising in residential care, Golborne House is a welcoming purpose-built Cheshire care home situated in the heart of the community in Golborne, Warrington.
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£950
per week
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.
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£1,050
per week
Located in Greater Manchester, care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield benefit from a variety of stunning green spaces, along with being near other popular towns like Wigan and Standish. Each of our Ashton-in-Makerfield care homes is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with many having ‘Good’ or even ‘Outstanding’ overall ratings.
One of the best things about care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield is the regular meaningful activities planned by an experienced activity coordinator. These activities are often tailored to the interests and hobbies of individual residents, with the overall goal of promoting independence in care.
What’s more, each of these homes will provide your loved one with a superb standard of elderly care and support, including respectful personal care in a residential care home and specialist medical support in a nursing home.
In Ashton-in-Makerfield, you’ll also find some of the best respite care homes for short-term support and convalescent care homes for people who have recently left the hospital but are still recovering.
We understand comparing homes can be stressful, which is why our care experts are here to help you make the correct decision.
Get in touch today and let us guide you through this process, including answering any questions about care home costs or how the different types of care work.
Customer Care Lead
Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate.
Here is some further information about care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
How many care homes are there in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
We have 206 care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Our team of Care Experts hand-picks all our homes based on several factors, including the quality of care, facilities, and the home's culture.
What is the average cost of care in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Care home costs vary significantly across Ashton-in-Makerfield. The average cost of care in Ashton-in-Makerfield is £1,060 per week.
You could be eligible for care funding support in England from your local authority - you can check through a free financial assessment, which immediately follows a care needs assessment. You may also qualify for a form of NHS support, such as NHS continuing healthcare.
What's included in the weekly cost of a care home in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Typically, the weekly cost of a care home includes accommodation, the care itself, access to facilities, meals and snacks, housekeeping, social activities, and 24/7 support from carers and other staff members.
Additional extras in Ashton-in-Makerfield may include hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy, other forms of therapy, trips out, and specialist equipment.
What factors affect Ashton-in-Makerfield care home fees?
In Ashton-in-Makerfield, care home fees vary based on factors such as the type of care needed (with nursing care costing more than residential care), the facilities and activities available, room size and other features, and the staff-to-resident ratio.
Homes in more central areas may be more expensive due to higher property and carer costs.
Are all care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every Ashton-in-Makerfield care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The CQC checks care homes to ensure they're safe and well-run. They regularly conduct inspections and publish reports to help care-seekers make the right choice.
How many Ashton-in-Makerfield care homes offer residential care?
1 Ashton-in-Makerfield homes offer residential care. These provide respectful, day-to-day support with tasks like washing, dressing, mobility, and managing certain medications.
Residential care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield offer a safe setting for those who find it challenging to live independently, but don't have complex health needs.
How many nursing homes are there in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
We have 1 nursing homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield that provide specialist, 24/7 nursing care. Each home offers personalised support for those living with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other conditions that require regular monitoring and clinical care. Many also provide rehabilitation services after hospital stays or surgery.
This care is delivered by registered nurses and trained care staff in home-from-home settings.
What care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield offer dementia care?
1 care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield provide round-the-clock support for residents living with dementia.
These homes offer safe, supportive settings with staff trained to understand the needs of people experiencing memory loss or other dementia-related symptoms. Care is tailored to each resident, ensuring they're treated with the dignity and individuality they deserve. As dementia is a progressive condition, dementia care homes are equipped to adapt as needs change over time.
What Ashton-in-Makerfield care homes offer respite care?
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 1 respite care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield that offer short-term stays.
Respite care is ideal when a regular carer needs a break, is on holiday, or is temporarily unable to provide care. Stays usually last a few weeks at a time and include the same level of support that permanent residents receive. You can find more information about respite care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Ashton-in-Makerfield's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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