Garswood House Residential Care Home
Nursing home · Wigan
Garswood House, Wentworth Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TZ
Run by Croftwood Care UK Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds53
- Type of careNursing
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 December 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Garswood House Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4344463401
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Garswood House Residential Care Home
Garswood House Residential Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people and younger adults. It is a 53-bed home near the centre of Ashton, Wigan, with 24-hour care and person-centred plans designed around residents’ needs.
Residents can personalise their rooms with belongings from home, while the provider describes comfortable bedrooms, shared living areas and enclosed gardens across its homes. The combination of registered nursing provision and short-term respite makes Garswood House relevant both to people needing ongoing care and to families arranging temporary support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wigan
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton View Nursing HomeWigan | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashwood Residential Care HomeWigan | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashton CrossWigan | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shawcross Care HomeWigan | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abbeyrose CourtSt. Helens | 1.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Croftwood Care UK Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancliffe Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Golborne House Residential Care HomeWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lakelands Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thorley House Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodlands Court Care HomeWigan | Good | 7.4 | |
| Hourigan House Residential Care HomeLeigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lyndhurst Residential Care HomeLeigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenacres Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| CroftwoodRuncorn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loxley HallFrodsham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Gleavewood Residential Care HomeNorthwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Laurels Residential Care HomeWinsford | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 53-bed care home
- Residential, nursing and palliative care
- 24-hour person-centred care
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Garswood House, Wentworth Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TZ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Garswood House provide?
They provide residential, dementia, nursing, respite, intermediate and palliative care, with care adapted to varying needs.
Can residents keep their own GP at Garswood House?
Yes. Residents can continue seeing their own GP if the doctor is within the home's catchment area. The home can recommend suitable local GPs where needed.
Can residents personalise their bedroom at Garswood House?
Yes. Residents can bring soft furnishings, photographs and other personal items, provided the items pass a fire safety assessment by the home staff.
How many residents can Garswood House accommodate?
Garswood House has 53 beds for residents.
How much does Garswood House Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Garswood House Residential Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wigan council paid on average £1,034 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.