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The Acorns is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It is operated by Franklin Care Group Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Acorns provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Acorns in October 2021 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Acorns is located in Wigan, within the Wigan local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Parkside, Hindley, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3LJ |
| Phone | 01942 256183 |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 20 October 2021 |
| Provider | Franklin Care Group Limited |
Is The Acorns registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Acorns is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-22162189427
What type of care does The Acorns provide?
The Acorns provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact The Acorns?
You can contact The Acorns by phone on 01942 256183, or visit them at Parkside, Hindley, Hindley, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 3LJ.
What is The Acorns's CQC rating?
The Acorns has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-22162189427
What are The Acorns's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Acorns's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Wigan?
There are 52 CQC-registered care homes in Wigan. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/wigan.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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