Hourigan House Residential Care Home

About Us

Hourigan House is a residential care home in Leigh, in the borough of Wigan. We look after older people who can no longer manage at home on their own, and a good proportion of the people living here have dementia. We also support some younger adults, and we offer respite as well as permanent places. We are not a nursing home. What we do is the daily, unglamorous and genuinely important work of helping somebody wash, dress, take their tablets, eat a decent meal and stay part of the world. Done properly that is a skilled job, and it rests almost entirely on whether the staff know the person. So we put our effort into keeping staff rather than into brochures. The people who work here tend to be from Leigh and the villages round about, and many have been with us a long while. For residents with dementia we have learned that structure helps more than stimulation. The same faces, meals at the same times, a familiar chair, nothing moved without reason. Within that, plenty happens. There is singing, there is a garden, there are children and dogs through the door regularly, and there is a lot of tea. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are weighing up care for your mother or father, come and sit in the lounge for half an hour. You will learn more that way than from anything we could write.

Common questions about Hourigan House Residential Care Home

Where is Hourigan House Residential Care Home located?

Hourigan House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Leigh, Wigan, WN7 5QU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hourigan House Residential Care Home provide?

Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hourigan House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Hourigan House Residential Care Home

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Hourigan House Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Hourigan House Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 11 February 2026
• Report published: 11 February 2026

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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