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Care homes in Leigh
There are 9 care homes in Leigh on the CQC register, 478 beds in all; 7 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is HC-One No.5 Limited (2). CQC has rated 8 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 93% across Wigan and 83% across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees in Leigh at about £1,380 a week for residential care and £1,580 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Hourigan House Residential Care Home: Good, on 11 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Wigan daily: see the latest changes.
- For dementia support, 9 have it on their CQC registration; 5 provide nursing care.
- 8 of the 8 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding. 1 is not rated yet.
- You can ask Wigan council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care homes in Leigh", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 9registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 5are registered for nursing
- 3inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Leigh | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,380 | £1,210 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,580 | £1,520 | £1,640 |
Care homes in Leigh
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 9
- Dementia care · 9
- Elderly care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Nursing care · 5
- Residential care · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
Bedford Care Home
What inspectors found: At the time of assessment 154 people were living at the home.
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Hourigan House Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: People received safe care from staff who knew them well.
Est. £1.36k–£1.66k/wk
Lakeview
What inspectors found: The staff at the service care for adults with complex needs arising from brain injuries, dementia, mental health conditions and neuro-disabilities. The provider…
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People felt safe living at High Peak Lodge and spoke highly about the care and support they received.
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Lyndhurst Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: Lyndhurst is residential care home close to the centre of Leigh, providing care for up to 40 people.
Est. £1.36k–£1.66k/wk
Richmond House
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Westleigh Lodge
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Heathside Residential Home
What inspectors found: Heathside Residential Home is based in Leigh and is owned by Wigan Council.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Josephs Care Home
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
What care homes cost in Leigh
| Residential care home | £1,205 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
Wigan Council's own rates: £22.96 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £779 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £852 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
Help from the council
Wigan
Savings under £23,250? Wigan council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Wigan
Dementia care homes in Leigh
9 of the 9 care homes in Leigh are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 8 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 9 registered for dementia.
Leigh in figures
Atherton has the highest share of listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding nearby (100%); Leigh, at 89%, is 4th of the 7 towns compared. 33% of care homes in Leigh have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Wigan. Oldest rating on the list: Westleigh Lodge, September 2018. Homes in Leigh average 53 beds, against a typical 40 across Wigan. Compare Leigh's 100% Good or Outstanding with 92% for the rated care homes among the 57 we list in Wigan. Looking at specialisms, 3 of 9 list physical disabilities and 2 of 9 list mental health conditions. Outstanding ratings: 1 in Leigh, 4 across Wigan. Most recent to register: Richmond House (September 2026). 5 of the 9 homes (56%) provide nursing care, against 44% across Wigan.
Owners and groups: care homes in Leigh
- Minster Care Group 2 listed here
- Welltower 2 listed here
- Advinia Healthcare 1 listed here
- Exemplar Health Care Limited 1 listed here
- Qualia Care Limited 1 listed here
- Wigan Council 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Leigh
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh | – | 9 | 8 |
| Atherton | 2.3 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Golborne | 2.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Culcheth | 3.0 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Hindley | 3.1 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 4.7 mi | 4 | 4 |
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Questions families ask about care homes in Leigh
How many care homes are there in Leigh?
Leigh has 9 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 5 provide nursing care and 9 support people living with dementia. Among the highest rated are Bedford Care Home, Hourigan House Residential Care Home and Lakeview.
Are care homes in Leigh well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 8 (100%) of the 8 rated (1 Outstanding). Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does a care home cost in Leigh?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Wigan council with the cost of a care home?
It may. Wigan council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Wigan council.
How should I compare care homes in Leigh?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 9 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 5 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Leigh for care homes?
Counting care homes: Leigh 9 (8 Good or Outstanding); Atherton (2.3 miles): 6, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Golborne (2.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Culcheth (3.0 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Leigh
- Care homes in Atherton 2.3 mi
- Care homes in Golborne 2.8 mi
- Care homes in Culcheth 3.0 mi
- Care homes in Hindley 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Ince-in-Makerfield 4.7 mi
- Care homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield 5.1 mi
- Care homes in Newton-le-Willows 5.5 mi
- Care homes in Farnworth 6.0 mi
Also in Leigh, and guides
- Help paying for care in Wigan
- Best rated care homes in Wigan
- Nursing homes in Wigan
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in Wigan, 2026
- Home care in Leigh (121)
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.