Heathside Residential Home
Heathside Residential Home is a residential care home in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 4QE). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Heathside Residential Home
We at Heathside Residential Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Leigh, where compassionate support meets a genuine sense of community. Nestled within the WN postcode area of Wigan in the North West, our home has become a trusted choice for families seeking dedicated residential and dementia care in a truly homely setting. Our environment has been thoughtfully shaped to feel less like an institution and more like a place you can genuinely call home. Set within the familiar surroundings of Leigh, residents benefit from being close to local amenities, community life, and the connections that matter, whilst enjoying the calm and comfort of a setting designed with their wellbeing in mind. Every corner of our home is created to encourage relaxation, conversation, and a sense of belonging, whether that is quiet moments in a favourite chair, shared laughter over meals, or spending time with visiting loved ones. Our care specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide dedicated older person care and residential care, alongside specialised dementia care for those living with memory related conditions. We also welcome younger adults and support individuals with physical disabilities and visual or hearing impairments, recognising that meaningful care is never one size fits all. For families needing short term support, our respite care option offers a trusted place for loved ones to stay, whether that be to recover from a hospital stay, to bridge a gap in home care, or simply to give family carers a well deserved rest. In practice, this breadth of expertise means our team takes the time to truly understand each resident as an individual. We build care around personal histories, preferences, routines, and the small details that make life meaningful. For someone living with dementia, that might mean familiar music, cherished photographs, and gentle reassurance during moments of confusion. For a resident with a sensory impairment, it means adapting how we communicate and orient them within their surroundings so they feel confident and included. For younger adults or those with physical disabilities, it means supporting independence and dignity in every interaction. Families can take comfort in knowing that their loved one is not just cared for, but genuinely known. We are proud to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, following our most recent inspection. This national recognition is something we do not take lightly. Within that rating, our Caring and Responsive domains were both rated Outstanding, whilst Safe, Effective, and Well led were each rated Good. For families, this offers meaningful reassurance. The Outstanding rating in Caring reflects the warmth, kindness, and respect our team brings to every interaction, and the Outstanding rating in Responsive shows that we listen, adapt, and shape our support around the changing needs of each resident. Together, these ratings speak to a home where people feel valued, heard, and treated with genuine compassion. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. It often comes at a time of worry, uncertainty, and emotional strain, and we want families to know that they are not alone in navigating it. At Heathside Residential Home, our aim is simple: to provide a place where your loved one feels safe, respected, valued, and truly at home. If you would like to learn more about life at our home, discuss the needs of a family member, or arrange a visit to see our environment for yourself, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be honoured to welcome you and to share how we can support your family through this next chapter with care, dignity, and heart.
Care provided at Heathside Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Heathside Residential Home
Where is Heathside Residential Home located?
Heathside Residential Home is a residential care home in Leigh, Wigan, WN7 4QE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Heathside Residential Home provide?
Heathside Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Heathside Residential Home's CQC rating?
Heathside Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 9 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Heathside Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Heathside Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Heathside Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Heathside Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Heathside Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Heathside Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Heathside Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Heathside Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Heathside Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Heathside Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Heathside Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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