St Georges 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 beds50
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2021-12-01
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-12-01
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. The home lists dementia as a specialism and cares for both younger adults and older people, as well as those with physical disabilities. The published summary does not include specific detail on training completion rates, care plan content, GP access arrangements, or food quality observations. No concerns were flagged by inspectors in this domain.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. The published inspection summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, nor specific observations of staff interactions such as use of preferred names, pace of care, or response to distress. No concerns were identified in this domain.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's preferences and needs. The published summary does not describe specific activity programmes, name any activity coordinators, or provide examples of how individual residents' interests or routines are accommodated. No concerns were identified in this domain.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, and both a registered manager (Mrs Debra Ann Banks) and a nominated individual (Mrs Sheena Gudhka) are named and confirmed to be in post. The inspection took place in November 2021 and the rating was reviewed in July 2023 with no change required. The published summary does not describe the management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, incident learning systems, or quality monitoring in specific terms.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential support. St George's includes dementia care as part of their specialist services. They support residents at different stages of dementia alongside their other care needs. 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
St George's (Wigan) Limited was rated Good across all five inspection domains, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, but the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to support scores above the mid-range on most themes.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's (Wigan) Limited, on Windsor Street in Wigan, was rated Good at its inspection in November 2021, across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a named registered manager was confirmed to be in post. The home supports up to 50 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both under-65 and over-65 age groups. The main limitation here is the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no named observations of care in practice, and no staffing ratios or activity descriptions. A Good rating is reassuring, but you should not rely on it alone. Before committing to this home for your parent, visit in person and ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week, including nights. Ask specifically what dementia training staff have completed, how often care plans are reviewed, and whether families are invited to those reviews.
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In Their Own Words
How St Georges Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for older adults and those with complex needs in Wigan
St George's (Wigan) Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
St George's in Wigan provides residential care for adults across different age groups, including those under 65. The home offers specialist support for people living with dementia and physical disabilities. Located in the North West, they work with residents who need focused care and support.
Who they care for
The team supports adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential support.
St George's includes dementia care as part of their specialist services. They support residents at different stages of dementia alongside their other care needs.
“If you're exploring care options in Wigan, the team can discuss how they might support your loved one's specific needs.”
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
St George's (Wigan) Limited was rated Good across all five inspection domains, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, but the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to support scores above the mid-range on most themes.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's (Wigan) Limited, on Windsor Street in Wigan, was rated Good at its inspection in November 2021, across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a named registered manager was confirmed to be in post. The home supports up to 50 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, across both under-65 and over-65 age groups. The main limitation here is the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no named observations of care in practice, and no staffing ratios or activity descriptions. A Good rating is reassuring, but you should not rely on it alone. Before committing to this home for your parent, visit in person and ask to see the staffing rota for a typical week, including nights. Ask specifically what dementia training staff have completed, how often care plans are reviewed, and whether families are invited to those reviews.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Georges Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Georges Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for older adults and those with complex needs in Wigan
St George's (Wigan) Limited – Your Trusted nursing home
St George's in Wigan provides residential care for adults across different age groups, including those under 65. The home offers specialist support for people living with dementia and physical disabilities. Located in the North West, they work with residents who need focused care and support.
Who they care for
The team supports adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They provide specialist dementia care alongside general residential support.
St George's includes dementia care as part of their specialist services. They support residents at different stages of dementia alongside their other care needs.
“If you're exploring care options in Wigan, the team can discuss how they might support your loved one's specific needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
