Dean Wood Manor
Nursing home in Wigan
Operated by Dhch14
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
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About
Dean Wood Manor is a 50-bed care home in Wigan, Greater Manchester, providing nursing and dementia care. The home supports people living with dementia and those with mental health needs, offering specialist support within a residential setting.
The Care Quality Commission rated Dean Wood Manor Good overall in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 August 2022 · Last inspected 1 July 2022
Inspectors found that people at this 49-occupant nursing home felt safe, with enough staff to meet needs and prompt responses to call bells. Staff were described as kind, patient and knowledgeable, and people were involved in their care plans, enjoyed the food and had access to activities and a clear complaints process. The home was judged well run, with a registered manager that people spoke well of.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and competent, and people said they were treated with dignity and respect.
- The home was clean, with effective cleaning and infection control, and incidents and falls were reviewed to reduce repeat events.
- People and relatives were involved in care planning, and healthcare referrals were made in good time.
- Food choices were available at each mealtime with snacks between meals, and an activities programme supported social needs.
- Some medicines recording issues were found, although these were corrected promptly during the inspection.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wigan council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £732 |
| 2025 | £779 |
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Local health safety net
Dean Wood Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BRADSHAW MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wigan
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Crossroads Carers Support Group
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Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
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St Helens Carers Centre
Support for Carers in the borough of St Helens. Young Carers aged 6-18 and Adult Carers
Part of Dhch14
Dean Wood Manor is one of 23 homes run by Dhch14 on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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