Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange

Alexandra Grange, Howard Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8BH

01942215222

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 June 2023

Provider

Cuerden Developments Ltd

Beds

54 beds

About Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange

Alexandra Grange is a residential care home in Wigan, offering personal care for older people and for people living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Alexandra Grange provides personal care for older people and those living with dementia, accommodating up to 54 people in one adapted building. At inspection, 46 people were using the service. The provider managed medicines safely, though some administration processes could be strengthened to reduce reliance on 'as required' medicines.

Daily records were not always comprehensive, and the home has been recommended to improve recording of daily observations.

Staff were trained to recognise risks and signs of abuse, with managers assessing and reviewing safety concerns for residents. Staffing levels were adequate, and staff used personal protective equipment appropriately with infection prevention controls in place. Managers maintained systems to monitor the service's operations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 54 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WN5 8BH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 21 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 June 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 December 2019: Good
CaringPublished 12 December 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 December 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Cuerden Developments Limited - Alexandra Grange's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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