Ince Green Lane

310 Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4QP

01942236823

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 February 2023

Provider

Wigan Council

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodMay 2018
GoodMar 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Wigan Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Ince Green Lane

Ince Green Lane is a residential care home in Wigan, offering short-term respite accommodation for people with learning disabilities. It is operated by Wigan Council. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Ince Green Lane is a respite service operated by Wigan Council, providing short-term accommodation for people with learning disabilities to give their friends and families a break from caring responsibilities. The service is registered to care for a maximum of 4 people and was at full capacity during the inspection. Staff support residents to make choices, maintain their dignity and independence, and access their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 March 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WN3 4QP

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 10 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2023.

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

Read Ince Green Lane'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 Ince Green Lane, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Ince Green Lane, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Ince Green Lane'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