The Acorns
Nursing home · Wigan
Parkside, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LJ
Run by Franklin Care Group Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds39
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01942 256183
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 October 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Acorns
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-22162189427
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Acorns
The Acorns is a care home with nursing in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 39 residents. It is run by Franklin Care Group Limited. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wigan
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Tree HouseWigan | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Carrington CourtWigan | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosebridge CourtWigan | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Thorley House Residential Care HomeWigan | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Oaks Care HomeWigan | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Franklin Care Group Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcclesholmeManchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hulton Care HomeManchester | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Ashbourne Nursing HomeRochdale | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DellManchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fieldhouse Care HomeRochdale | Good | 8.0 | |
| TithebarnLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Franklin House LimitedOldham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lakeside Residential Care HomeLittleborough | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Substance misuse
- Younger adults
Also works on: nursing
Location
Parkside, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LJ
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Questions families ask
How much does The Acorns cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Acorns 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Acorns whether it takes residents funded by Wigan council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.