The Bungalows

7 Highfield, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BL

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Wigan Council

Beds

8 beds

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.

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.

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 Bungalows

The Bungalows is a small residential care home in Wigan, North West England, with eight beds. Located on Billinge Road, it is run by Wigan Council and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities. The home's small size means it can offer personalised care within a domestic setting.

As a council-run facility, it operates within the local authority's care framework. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. It accepts residents across multiple age groups and care needs, making it suitable for families seeking integrated care options within the Wigan area.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Bungalows, 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 The Bungalows, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 The Bungalows'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