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Worthington Lake Care HomeWigan

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Rated:GoodResidential

Worthington Lake Care Home

Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2XN

01257424927

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 February 2022

Provider

Millennium Care (U.K.) Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 36 are the same and 10 are lower.

33 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

GoodApr 2020

First inspected by CQC in 2020, 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 Millennium Care (U.K.) Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Worthington Lake Care Home

Worthington Lake Care Home is a residential care home in Wigan, offering personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Worthington Lake is a purpose-built residential home providing personal care and support for up to 34 people aged 65 and over. The home was specifically designed alongside leading academics to create optimal surroundings and facilities for people living with dementia. Accommodation spans two floors with en-suite bedrooms and spacious communal areas including a kitchen, social spaces, dining room, and gardens.

At the time of inspection, 31 people were living at the home.

The home has implemented robust infection control measures, including visitor screening with lateral flow device tests, temperature checks, and provision of personal protective equipment. Vaccination status records are maintained on file for professionals. Throughout the pandemic, the home has prioritised maintaining contact between residents and their relatives through multiple channels, including a dedicated visiting lodge within the grounds, balcony and garden visits, phone calls, and video calls.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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.

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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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WN1 2XN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 16 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2022.

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

Read Worthington Lake 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 Worthington Lake 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 Worthington Lake 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 Worthington Lake 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