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Residential care homes in Standish

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There are 9 residential care homes in and around Standish on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,167 a week, while Wigan usually pays £779. The largest is Aarondale Care Home, with 48 beds.

care homes
9
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
78%
typical residential fee
£1,167/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Wigan council pays
£779/wk

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Standish

Care homes in Standish (9)

★ With family reviews

1 in Standish, 8 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Aarondale Care HomeRequires improvement · Nov 2022On request482.8 mi—2.9 mi
Barley BrookGood · Dec 2022On request280.9 mi—2.3 mi
Beeches Care HomeGood · Jul 2025On request403.1 mi—2.6 mi
Greenacres Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2018On request402.4 mi—0.7 mi
Haighfield Care HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2025On request451.0 mi—2.2 mi
Lakeside Care HomeGood£1,350452.5 mi—1.9 mi
Primrose Villa Care HomeGood · Apr 2022On request153.0 mi—0.5 mi
Windsor House Care HomeGood£750121.2 mi—1.9 mi
Worthington Lake Care HomeGood£1,400332.4 mi—1.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Standish in numbers

78% of Standish’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Standish costs about £1,167/week, while Wigan’s published usual rate is around £779/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £388/week (about £20,176/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Wigan council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed9
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 9 (78%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,167
Wigan usual weekly rate (2025)£779
LargestAarondale Care Home (48 beds)
Most recently inspectedBeeches Care Home (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 9 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 8 · Respite 4
Average house price, Wigan (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£195,557
Good7
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Standish£1,167/wk
  • Nursing, Standish£1,167/wk
  • Dementia, Standish£1,075/wk
  • Wigan average£988/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Wigan usual rate£779/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wigan. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Wigan's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wigan

The average house price in Wigan is £195,557, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£195,557
Detached
£319,223
Semi-detached
£204,176
Terraced
£158,418
Flats & maisonettes
£106,731

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Standish

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 94% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in March 2026, Police.uk.

  • Drugs1
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Mar 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Standish

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Wigan Borough

The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1103022)
Charity

Mawdesley and Neighbouring Villages University of the Third Age (U3a)

The Charitable purposes of The U3A is:The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1128556)
Charity

Chorley and District Local U3a

The advancement of education and in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1033065)
Charity

Genesis Care (Nw) Ltd

Genesis Care provides day time support for older people with dementia and other age related disabilities.

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1162661)
Charity

Regenerage

The charity operates across Lancashire providing support to people over 55 and their carers. Services include: Promoting Independent Living, Day and Community based Support for those with memory…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1130384)
Charity

Senior Solutions

Senior Solutions has been helping older people in Westhoughton and the surrounding districts, since 1997. Through our dedicated team of volunteers and staff, we work to prevent the damaging…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177601)

Standish: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+57.6%
Projected change in Wigan, 2025 to 2035 (7,492 to 11,809). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.3%
Projected change in Wigan, 2025 to 2035 (67,559 to 79,895). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Standish Pharmacy (0.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 15 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Standish

  • Wigan and Leigh Hospice · 5.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
  • Derian House Children's Hospice · 5.6 milesCQC Good (report published March 2026). CQC page
  • St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire) · 9.1 milesCQC Good (report published May 2019). CQC page

Hospitals near Standish

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Standish a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Standish

Standish suits those seeking a close-knit, walkable community in a rural-feeling corner of the North West, with good access to green space and social venues. It is a modest, peaceful place rather than a bustling retirement hub; families will need to verify care-home availability and whether medical or specialist facilities nearby meet their needs. The low crime rate and active local social calendar make it welcoming for those who value safety and engagement.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Confirm GP surgery locations and distance to nearest hospital directly with local NHS or care providers; proximity to larger towns will affect how quickly emergency care is reached.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is extremely low at 1 offence in the three months to March 2026, most commonly drugs-related—well below typical UK levels.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether close family live nearby or visit regularly; Standish's quiet character rewards those with strong local ties or those content with a smaller social circle.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Verify weekly care-home fees with local providers; North West care fees are broadly in line with or slightly below the national average, though individual homes vary considerably.
  • Transport: Check bus routes and distance to train stations serving larger centres; Standish's size means some car dependency for accessing services beyond the town.
  • Housing options: Contact local care providers directly to understand how many care homes operate in or near Standish and what types of accommodation suit your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 12 parks and 1 allotment, plus countryside walks nearby, offer plenty of outdoor activity; 13 restaurants and cafes and 11 pubs provide social gathering points.
  • Community: Explore what memory cafés, befriending groups and community activities are run locally; small towns often have strong informal networks.
  • Climate: North West England experiences mild, damp winters and cool summers; expect regular rainfall and cloudy days, with occasional frost but rarely heavy snow.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Standish is small, so the number of care homes available may be fewer than in larger towns; early and thorough searches with local providers are essential.
  • Distance to major medical centres: Larger hospitals and specialist services may be in nearby towns; confirm whether your health needs are met by local GP and community provision, or whether frequent travel is likely.

Questions about care homes in Standish

How many residential care homes are there in Standish?

AskBart lists 9 residential care homes in and around Standish, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Standish rated?

Of the 9 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Standish cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,167 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Standish?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Near Standish

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Wiganer555, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons