The Acorns

Parkside, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3LJ

01942256183

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

20 October 2021

Provider

Franklin Care Group Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 54 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 43 are the same and 6 are lower.

31 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

GoodOct 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Franklin Care Group Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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 The Acorns

The Acorns is a 39-bed nursing home located in Hindley, Wigan, providing care across a broad range of needs. The home is registered to care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by Franklin Care Group Limited and received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in October 2021.

The home's location in Parkside positions it within the Wigan area of Greater Manchester. As a nursing facility, The Acorns provides medical support alongside personal care, making it suitable for those requiring more intensive health oversight. The range of specialisms suggests the home supports residents with varied and sometimes complex care requirements, including those with cognitive decline or sensory support needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Acorns, 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 The Acorns, 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 The Acorns'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