Wigan borough care home rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

Hourigan House team make a great effort to make sure every resident feels safe, valued, respected and very much at home.placeholder image
Hourigan House team make a great effort to make sure every resident feels safe, valued, respected and very much at home.

Hourigan House in Leigh has received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Located in Westleigh, the purpose-built care home provides personalised support and compassionate care for up to 40 residents.

The team provides a wide range of daily indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet residents’ interests and needs.

Hourigan House specialises in accommodation for those who require nursing or personal care, including patients with dementia and is part of the family-owned Minster Care group.

Joanne Maureen Nelson, its registered manager, said:

“We are so delighted to have achieved a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission.

"With a high standard of compassion and professionalism, our team make a great effort to make sure every resident feels safe, valued, respected and very much at home.

"This rating is a testament to our skills, dedication, and the positive relationships we build with those we care and support.”

Paul Nicholls, operations director at Minster Care Group, said:

“Providing the highest quality of individual care that every resident deserves is our firm belief at Minster Care Group.

"This is an excellent result for Hourigan House and a real credit to the professionalism and commitment of everyone in the staff team.

"Hourigan House continues to embody our people-centred philosophy, and we are delighted to see its strengths recognised by the Care Quality Commission.”

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