Care Homes in Wigan

Care Homes in Wigan

An up to date list of quality Care Homes in Wigan. Wigan Care Homes that are all members of the Lancashire Care Association.

Please note that with such a large membership it is taking a while to get all our members listed on our new site for your benefit. We hope to have this situation resolved within a few weeks, in the meantime please check back regularly for updated lists.


ALEXANDRA COURT NURSING HOME

Howard Street

Pemberton

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 8BD

Owner(s):        Mr Keith Lowe

Manageress:     Judith Melling

Tel:                01942 215555


ALEXANDRA GRANGE

Howard Street

Pemberton

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 8BD

Owner(s):        Mr Keith Lowe

Manageress:     Judith Melling

Tel:                01942 215222


Ambleside Bank Care Home

AMBLESIDE BANK CARE HOME

Purpose built in 1996, Ambleside Bank Care Home is located in Lower Ince and easily accessible from Wigan and Leigh. Clean, modern facilities include assisted bathrooms, physiotherapy suite, occupational therapy suite and a day care centre.

Accommodating up to 30 residents, all rooms are en-suite and there are two double rooms available. Well appointed living rooms include a TV lounge, ‘quiet’ lounge and a library. There are also separate rooms available for private or confidential matters.

Our dedicated staff are headed by a registered manager, who has many years of experience in caring for the elderly. Our managers provide hands-on supervision to maintain our tradition of excellence. All Staff are CRB checked and trained to an appropriate level, many with NVQ qualifications. Training is sponsored by the company as part of an on-going commitment to training and retaining high quality staff. As in all our establishments, there is full disabled access, lifts to all floors and specialised equipment is available, e.g. for assisted bathing. Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Dentists and Opticians are all available on request. Also, local clergy of all denominations are encouraged to visit on a regular basis and can be arranged on request.

A full programme of activities is available to our residents, tailored to their needs and abilities. The company also has a mini bus service that can be used to take residents on day trips and visits. Although there is a non-smoking policy in most areas, special smoking zones are designated and both smokers and non-smokers are accommodated in all our care homes.

The home is visited by hairdressers and a range of complimentary therapies can be arranged on request at your own cost. Accommodation is fully inclusive of laundry.

The home welcomes guests funded by Social Services and those who are privately paying clients.

This home is inspected and accredited by CSCI, in accordance with statutory government regulation. Ambleside Bank also currently holds a five star RDB rating, which is an independent quality assurance mark.

AMBLESIDE BANK CARE HOME

High Street

Lower Ince

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN3 4RL

Owner(s):             Century Healthcare Ltd

Manager:              Mrs Susan Jackson

Tel:                     01942 321112


APPLEBY COURT

Ellesmere Road

Pemberton

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 9LA

Owner(s):        Mr Keith Lowe

Manageress:     Mrs Sheena Thompson

Tel:                01942 215000


Barley Brook Care Home

BARLEY BROOK CARE HOME

Providing dementia care.

A tastefully converted Victorian house, in a highly sought after area on Wigan Lane. Barley Brook provides high quality, sensitive dementia care that is tailored to each individual's particular needs.There are spaceous lounges, in which residents can relax, interact, watch television or find peace and quiet. There are a number of rooms with en-suite facilities and double rooms are available for couples or companion sharing.

Our dedicated staff are headed by a registered manager, who has many years of experience in caring for the elderly. Our managers provide hands-on supervision to maintain our tradition of excellence. All Staff are CRB checked and trained to an appropriate level, many with NVQ qualifications. Training is sponsored by the company as part of an on-going commitment to training and retaining high quality staff. As in all our establishments, there is full disabled access, lifts to all floors and specialised equipment is available, e.g. for assisted bathing. Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Dentists and Opticians are all available on request. Also, local clergy of all denominations are encouraged to visit on a regular basis and can be arranged on request.

Our trained chefs prepare a wide range of home cooked food using fresh local produce. The choice is based on traditional recipes and daily alternatives are provided at every meal time. Special diets are also catered for.

A full programme of activities is available to our residents, tailored to their needs and abilities. The company also has a mini bus service that can be used to take residents on day trips and visits. Although there is a non-smoking policy in most areas, special smoking zones are designated and both smokers and non-smokers are accommodated in all our care homes. The home is visited by hairdressers and a range of complimentary therapies can be arranged on request at your own cost. Accommodation is fully inclusive of laundry.

The home welcomes guests funded by Social Services and those who are privately paying clients.This home is inspected and accredited by CSCI, in accordance with statutory government regulation. Barley Brook also currently holds a four star RDB rating, which is an independent quality assurance mark.

BARLEY BROOK CARE HOME

Elmfield Road

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN1 2RG

Owner(s):                 Century Healthcare Ltd

Manager:                  Mrs Edith McGovern

Tel:                         01942 497114


Birchley Hall

BIRCHLEY HALL - SUE RYDER CARE CENTRE

Birchley Road

Billinge

Wigan

Lancashire

WN5 7QJ

Owner:              Sue Ryder Care

Manageress:       Margaret Scarff

Tel:                  01744 894893

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