Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House

Berkeley House, Ellesmere Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9LA

01942737372

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

23 November 2018

Provider

Cuerden Developments Ltd

Beds

55 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 41 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 4 are lower.

35 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Cuerden Developments Ltd, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House

Berkeley House, in Wigan, is a purpose-built nursing home providing care for adults with acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities or mental health needs. It offers both respite and longer-term nursing care. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Berkeley House is a purpose-built nursing home for people with acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, or mental health needs. The home has 18 en-suite bedrooms across three floors with lift access and provides both short respite and long-term care for people aged 18-65. At the time of inspection, 17 people were living at the home.

People living at Berkeley House receive outstanding care that is responsive to their individual needs. Since moving to the home, residents have experienced increased confidence and independence, with staff actively encouraging them to develop their abilities and engage in meaningful activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 January 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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.

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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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 55 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WN5 9LA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment; Substance misuse problems.

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 1 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 November 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House'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 - Berkeley House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Cuerden Developments Limited - Berkeley House'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees