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Dean Wood ManorWigan

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Rated:GoodNursing

Dean Wood Manor

Spring Road, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0JH

01942223982

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

1 July 2022

Provider

DHCH14 Limited

Beds

50 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 39 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 6 are lower.

20 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

InadequateFeb 2016
InadequateAug 2016
Requires ImprovementJan 2017
Requires ImprovementApr 2018
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
GoodOct 2019
Requires ImprovementJan 2021
GoodAug 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 8 times 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 DHCH14 Limited, which runs 23 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 16 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate and 3 not yet rated.

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.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Dean Wood Manor

Dean Wood Manor is a nursing home in Wigan, providing care for younger and older adults with dementia or physical disabilities. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Dean Wood Manor is a nursing home accommodating up to 50 people, including younger and older adults with dementia or physical disabilities. The Grade II listed building has been extensively refurbished to meet residents' needs. At the time of inspection, 49 people were living there.

People felt safe at the home, with relatives praising staff who knew their loved ones well. Adequate staffing levels ensured people's needs were met promptly and safety was maintained. Accidents, incidents and falls were documented and reviewed to identify patterns and prevent future occurrences.

The home was clean with effective cleaning procedures in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 50 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WN5 0JH

Registered care categories

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

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 5 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 July 2022.

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

Read Dean Wood Manor'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 Dean Wood Manor, 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 Dean Wood Manor, 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 Dean Wood Manor'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