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Rated:GoodResidential

The Chanters Care Home

Tyldesley Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 9AF

01942884500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 October 2023

Provider

Imperial Care Consortium Ltd

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 47 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 33 are the same and 9 are lower.

17 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

GoodJun 2016
GoodAug 2018
GoodNov 2023

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 Imperial Care Consortium Ltd, which runs 5 care homes in England: 4 rated Good and 1 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.

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 Chanters Care Home

The Chanters Care Home is a residential care home in Wigan, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

The Chanters Care Home provides personal care for up to 40 older people, including those living with dementia, across two units. At inspection, 38 people were using the service. Staff are trained to recognise abuse and safety risks, which are regularly assessed and reviewed by the registered manager.

Staffing levels are adequate, and medicines are managed safely with appropriate use of personal protective equipment during care delivery.

Staff possess the skills and knowledge needed to deliver effective care. People's needs are assessed and reviewed regularly to ensure their health and wellbeing are supported through promotion of healthy lifestyles and management of health conditions. The building is designed to accommodate the needs of residents, with systems in place to ensure people receive appropriate care and support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 November 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M46 9AF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 7 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2023.

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

Read The Chanters Care Home'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 The Chanters Care Home, 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 Chanters Care Home, 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 Chanters Care Home'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