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Residential care homes in Tyldesley

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There are 7 residential care homes in and around Tyldesley on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,150 a week, while Wigan usually pays £779. The largest is Bedford Care Home, with 180 beds.

care homes
7
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
86%
typical residential fee
£1,150/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Wigan council pays
£779/wk

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Care homes in Tyldesley

Care homes in Tyldesley (7)

★ With family reviews

1 in Tyldesley, 6 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Alderwood Care HomeGood · Mar 2026On request393.6 mi—2.3 mi
Bedford Care HomeGood · Nov 2024On request1805.0 mi—1.7 mi
Hillcrest Residential HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2026On request173.3 mi—0.1 mi
Hourigan House Residential Care HomeGood · Feb 2026On request404.9 mi—2.1 mi
Kenyon Lodge Care HomeGood£1,150601.5 mi—2.1 mi
LakeviewGood · Oct 2025On request305.1 mi—2.8 mi
Orchid Woodlands Healthcare LtdGood · Dec 2025On request382.3 mi—1.4 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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Tyldesley in numbers

86% of Tyldesley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Tyldesley costs about £1,150/week, while Wigan’s published usual rate is around £779/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £371/week (about £19,292/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 listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding6 of 7 (86%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,150
Wigan usual weekly rate (2025)£779
LargestBedford Care Home (180 beds)
Most recently inspectedOrchid Woodlands Healthcare Ltd (January 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 7 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 5 · Respite 3
Average house price, Wigan (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£195,557
Good6
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Tyldesley£1,150/wk
  • Nursing, Tyldesley£1,150/wk
  • Dementia, Tyldesley£1,150/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 Tyldesley

  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Based on Wigan data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Tyldesley

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

Charity

Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link Limited

Information & advice on issues relevant to the older person. Alternative therapies, exercise & relaxation, coffee clubs, computer usage & training, outreach work. Deliver library books to elderly,…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1003175)
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…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177601)
Charity

Age UK Bolton

Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (223240)
Charity

Crossroads Carers Support Group

65 thousand hours of respite in the form of weekends away and day trips for adult carers and under sixteen's plus, monthly coffee mornings with booked activities, identified new carers, increased…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1123043)
Charity

Bolton Dementia Support

To provide education and training, information and advice, support, social events and outings, weekly activity sessions and have a resource of therapeutic activities to support the person with…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1123776)
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…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1103022)

Tyldesley: 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
4
Nearest: Davina Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
13
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 25 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Tyldesley

  • Moya Cole Hospice Little Hulton · 2.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2022). CQC page
  • Bolton Hospice · 4.8 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Wigan and Leigh Hospice · 4.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page

Hospitals near Tyldesley

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 Tyldesley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Tyldesley

Tyldesley suits someone seeking a smaller-town retirement with strong local community roots and reasonable everyday facilities. It's less sprawling than a city and quieter than a suburb, but the care-home market here is modest; you'll need to check what's actually available before deciding. Good for those with family nearby in the North West and who value parks and a walkable high street over a wide choice of retirement schemes.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll have GPs and pharmacies within the town; Manchester's major hospitals lie within reasonable distance for emergencies and specialist care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was very low in the latest data, though the incidents recorded included violent crime—worth checking the most recent figures with local police if this concerns you.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether your family lives nearby enough to visit regularly; Tyldesley's appeal depends partly on existing local ties.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in the North West are generally more affordable than the national average; Tyldesley's modest market likely reflects this, though you should obtain current quotes from local providers.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town; rail links connect to Manchester and surrounding areas. Day-to-day errands are manageable on foot or by local bus.
  • Housing options: Care-home choice in Tyldesley is limited compared to larger conurbations; you may need to look at nearby towns if options don't suit.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Sixteen parks and seven allotments offer good outdoor space. Forty-three restaurants and cafés plus 46 pubs and bars provide social and eating venues.
  • Community: A traditional town with established social groups; worth exploring local clubs and memory cafés before moving.
  • Climate: North West England winters are mild but wet; summers cool. Standard UK weather for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Tyldesley's modest provision means fewer homes to compare; you may need flexibility or willingness to look at neighbouring towns.
  • Violent crime recorded: Though overall crime is very low, the offences recorded included violent crime; check the latest figures and ask local providers about safety measures.

Questions about care homes in Tyldesley

How many residential care homes are there in Tyldesley?

AskBart lists 7 residential care homes in and around Tyldesley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Tyldesley rated?

Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Tyldesley cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,150 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 Tyldesley?

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 Tyldesley

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.