Carrington Court Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds48
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-04-30
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them at the door. Staff seem to know what matters — they're approachable when you need them, responsive to requests, and create an environment where both residents and visitors feel comfortable.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-04-30
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access including GP and specialist referrals, nutrition, and hydration. No specific examples of care plan content, training programmes, or healthcare arrangements are described in the published summary. The rating has not been reassessed on site since that date.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent is supported to remain as independent as possible. No inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative feedback are reproduced in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they saw, but the detail behind that judgement is not publicly available.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, how the home responds to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. No specific activity programmes, examples of individual engagement, or complaint outcomes are described in the published summary. The rating has not been revisited on site since February 2021.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Rebecca Sara Asprey, is in post, and a nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, is also recorded. This indicates a formal leadership structure is in place. The Well-led domain covers governance, staff culture, accountability, and how the home uses feedback to improve. No specific governance examples or staff culture observations are reproduced in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or early-onset conditions. They have experience supporting people with dementia alongside those with physical care needs. For those living with dementia, the team shows patience with difficult moments and works to understand each person's individual needs. The open visiting policy means families can stay closely involved throughout the journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Carrington Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than outstanding observed practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them at the door. Staff seem to know what matters — they're approachable when you need them, responsive to requests, and create an environment where both residents and visitors feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff adapt their approach to each person's needs. Families mention that even when caring for someone with challenging behaviours, the team finds ways to connect and provide thoughtful support.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff genuinely want to help, and families feel that here.
Worth a visit
Carrington Court, on Darby Lane in Wigan, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. The home is registered for 48 beds and specialises in dementia, nursing care, physical disabilities, and adults both over and under 65. A named registered manager is in post, which is an encouraging sign of leadership continuity. The overall Good rating was confirmed as still standing following a desk-based review in July 2023. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published evidence. The last on-site inspection was in February 2021, now more than four years ago, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard at that point in time, but it cannot tell you what day-to-day life is like now. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask to see actual activity records from the past month, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Carrington Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets capability for complex care needs
Carrington Court – Expert Care in Wigan
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Carrington Court in Wigan understands this, offering skilled care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and younger adults who need support. Families describe a place where staff genuinely care, where cleanliness matters, and where visiting feels natural and easy.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or early-onset conditions. They have experience supporting people with dementia alongside those with physical care needs.
For those living with dementia, the team shows patience with difficult moments and works to understand each person's individual needs. The open visiting policy means families can stay closely involved throughout the journey.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff genuinely want to help, and families feel that here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Carrington Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than outstanding observed practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere that greets them at the door. Staff seem to know what matters — they're approachable when you need them, responsive to requests, and create an environment where both residents and visitors feel comfortable.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff adapt their approach to each person's needs. Families mention that even when caring for someone with challenging behaviours, the team finds ways to connect and provide thoughtful support.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff genuinely want to help, and families feel that here.
Worth a visit
Carrington Court, on Darby Lane in Wigan, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. The home is registered for 48 beds and specialises in dementia, nursing care, physical disabilities, and adults both over and under 65. A named registered manager is in post, which is an encouraging sign of leadership continuity. The overall Good rating was confirmed as still standing following a desk-based review in July 2023. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published evidence. The last on-site inspection was in February 2021, now more than four years ago, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard at that point in time, but it cannot tell you what day-to-day life is like now. When you visit, ask to see the staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask to see actual activity records from the past month, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Carrington Court Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Carrington Court Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets capability for complex care needs
Carrington Court – Expert Care in Wigan
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Carrington Court in Wigan understands this, offering skilled care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and younger adults who need support. Families describe a place where staff genuinely care, where cleanliness matters, and where visiting feels natural and easy.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults of all ages, including those under 65 with physical disabilities or early-onset conditions. They have experience supporting people with dementia alongside those with physical care needs.
For those living with dementia, the team shows patience with difficult moments and works to understand each person's individual needs. The open visiting policy means families can stay closely involved throughout the journey.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how staff adapt their approach to each person's needs. Families mention that even when caring for someone with challenging behaviours, the team finds ways to connect and provide thoughtful support.
The home & environment
The home keeps everything notably clean and well-maintained, which families really appreciate. Throughout the year, they organise social events like gala days and summer fayres that bring everyone together and give structure to the calendar.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where staff genuinely want to help, and families feel that here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
