Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Leigh
Myrtle Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QU
Run by Croftwood Care UK Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01942 672922
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 February 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Hourigan House Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4340871637
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Hourigan House Residential Care Home provides residential and dementia care in a purpose-built home in Leigh. The service includes en-suite rooms, personalised care plans and communal areas, with the home accommodating 40 bedrooms across two floors and offering four lounge spaces.
Support is designed for older people and younger adults whose needs include dementia or everyday assistance. Activities coordinators provide meaningful activities tailored to residents, while people can bring personal belongings to make bedrooms feel familiar. The home also offers respite care and palliative care within the wider Minster service range. Its accommodation includes purpose-built en-suite rooms and shared spaces for daily life.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Leigh
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westleigh LodgeLeigh | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LakeviewLeigh | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lyndhurst Residential Care HomeLeigh | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing HomeLeigh | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Hamiltons Care HomeManchester | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Croftwood Care UK Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Residential Care HomeLeigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thorley House Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Golborne House Residential Care HomeWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lakelands Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodlands Court Care HomeWigan | Good | 7.4 | |
| Garswood House Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ancliffe Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenacres Residential Care HomeWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| CroftwoodRuncorn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Gleavewood Residential Care HomeNorthwich | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loxley HallFrodsham | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Laurels Residential Care HomeWinsford | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 40-bedroom purpose-built home
- Four communal lounge spaces
- Personalised care plans
Suits: People needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Myrtle Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QU
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Questions families ask
Can residents keep their own GP?
Yes, provided the GP is within the home’s catchment area. Otherwise, the home can recommend suitable GPs in the area.
Can residents personalise their bedroom?
Yes. Residents can bring soft furnishings, photographs and other personal items, provided they pass the home’s fire safety risk assessment.
What activities are available for residents?
Each home has at least one activities coordinator who tailors meaningful activities to stimulate residents mentally and physically and help everyone take part.
What types of care does the home provide?
Their homes offer residential, dementia, nursing, respite, intermediate and palliative care, with individual homes specialising in specific types.
How much does Hourigan House Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Hourigan House Residential Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wigan council paid on average £807 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.