Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Hourigan House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 5QU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Hourigan House is a residential care home in Leigh, in the borough of Wigan. We look after older people who can no longer manage at home on their own, and a good proportion of the people living here have dementia. We also support some younger adults, and we offer respite as well as permanent places. We are not a nursing home. What we do is the daily, unglamorous and genuinely important work of helping somebody wash, dress, take their tablets, eat a decent meal and stay part of the world. Done properly that is a skilled job, and it rests almost entirely on whether the staff know the person. So we put our effort into keeping staff rather than into brochures. The people who work here tend to be from Leigh and the villages round about, and many have been with us a long while. For residents with dementia we have learned that structure helps more than stimulation. The same faces, meals at the same times, a familiar chair, nothing moved without reason. Within that, plenty happens. There is singing, there is a garden, there are children and dogs through the door regularly, and there is a lot of tea. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are weighing up care for your mother or father, come and sit in the lounge for half an hour. You will learn more that way than from anything we could write.
Care provided at Hourigan House Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Where is Hourigan House Residential Care Home located?
Hourigan House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5QU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hourigan House Residential Care Home provide?
Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hourigan House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care 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. Hourigan House Residential Care 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. Hourigan House Residential Care 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. Hourigan House Residential Care 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
Hourigan House Residential Care 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 Hourigan House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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