Shawcross Care Home

Bolton Road, Aston In Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8TU
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  • Shawcross Care Home, Wigan
This is Shawcross Care Home, a 50-bedroom home situated in the heart of the community, offering person-centred residential, dementia, nursing, respite, and day care services. Located just outside of Ashton-in-Makerfield, Shawcross provides easy access for loved ones visiting by public transport or car.

With a homely and welcoming environment, Shawcross prides itself on offering residents person-centred care, designed to encourage them to lead a positive quality of life filled with things they enjoy doing.

For the team at Shawcross, it's more than just a care home; it's a community where laughter abounds, independence is celebrated, and personalised care is at the centre of everything. This is what sets Shawcross apart.

Get in touch with the team at Shawcross today to find out more.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1238 – £1238
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1238 – £1238
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1336 – £1336
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1238 – £1238
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1238 – £1238
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1336 – £1336

Please note we do not offer Self Funded Nursing Dementia Care and Respite Self Funded Nursing Dementia Care services. Please note that these fees are base guides and could be subject to top ups and general reviews.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Shawcross Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Amanda Byrne (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1999
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (15)

Parking

  • On-site parking

Shawcross Care Home Reviews (152)

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Shawcross Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from C K (Sister of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice staff Very helpful Nothing too much trouble. Manager lovely person and supportive.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

thank you for your kind words, the team at Shawcross is working hard to ensure the residents are happy and healthy and enjoying life. Regards

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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never believed the time or need to choose a care home for my dad would ever come, sadly dementia began to win. I visited Shawcross and immediately felt I didn't have a dilemma, the ethos is palpable, the atmosphere is filled with empathy and genuine care. The staff know the people they are caring
for, it is evident from their interest and curiosity that they want to see the whole person, and they do. Shawcross staff have given my dad as much autonomy as possible in a secure environment, he is nourished physically, mentally and emotionally, he is thriving! They are providing an environment for dad to start living again, he is seen, heard and understood, he is included and appreciated. The greatest gift they have given me is to be able to be a daughter again, we are having fun and making memories and I thank them all.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your support. The team and I work hard to ensure everybody is included and able to take part. It is a pleasure to be able to support your dad and yourself.

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Review from J L (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister-in-law has lived in this home for several months. She has a lovely large room overlooking green land. She feels at home here and enjoys watching the horses in the field. Through visiting twice a week we have witnessed the excellent care given to her by kind, respectful, caring staff. Although
her condition fluctuates due to health issues, the staff have dealt with them efficiently. Our relative says she is happy here in her home. We feel at peace that she is being looked after well.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. my team and i work hard to ensure the best care for your loved one. Many thanks

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Review from M L (Brother of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister required 24hr care due to failing health & dementia. Although a very difficult decision to have to make. I feel this is the right home for her. I see the same staff regularly who show that they have got to know my sister & care for her well with love & dignity. The facilities are good & the
views at the back windows stunning. When she's well enough she has enjoyed us taking her to the social club next door & the church across the road which have established a good relationship with this homes staff & residents.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your review ,we appreciate your kind words . Thanks

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Review from Lisa R (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum receives excellent care. All of the staff are attentive and helpful. My mum is very settled in Shawcross Care Home and it is like home from home. I would recommend this home to anyone who is looked for place their relatives and loves ones into the care home.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Hi L R, Thank you for your review. Your mum is doing so well..

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Review from P D (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great care has been given with out relative in Shawcross he has had numerous medical issues. Staff were on hand to organise emergency help and assistance. They have a great relationship with patients in a very emotional and time consuming job. Respect and care is their priority from all the staff of
Shawcross.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. we are privileged, to have your loved one with us. many Thanks

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Review from J D (Brother of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shawcross home was the right choice for our family, the carehome is a credit to the staff and management who run it, nothing is too much trouble, our relative has been very ill recently they have shown care and compassion we as a family know that our relative receives the best care possible, the home
is clean, food really good above all the staff do a great job.
Reply from Amanda Byrne, Registered Manager at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Shawcross, it is our pleasure to support your loved one. Thanks

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Review from Sean F (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has just spent 5 weeks at the home. Can I just say everyone immediately made him welcome and looked after him like their own.
Sadly he passed but was looked after in a way I can only describe as passionate caring and beyond professional. The staff, from cleaners, cooks, office and nurses are
the most professional I can say. Not only cared for my dad but cared for each and every family member in attendance. Big big thank you especially in those last days, especially Sharon and Molly. X
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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After 7 weeks in hospital, Mum suffering from dementia, moved into nursing side of Shawcross.
After couple of week Mum showed signs of improvement started eating food. Staff, manager could not do enough, all very patient. Nothing too much trouble. Regular activities put on. Rooms are clean. Mum very
comfortable.
Reply from Rachel Johnson, Head of Communications at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such positive words about your Mum's experience at Shawcross. Our valued team are here to create meaningful experiences each day and it's a pleasure to care for her. It means the world for our team to receive this recognition and I'll be sure to pass this onto our team.

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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We as a family are extremely happy with the care given to our dad. We are so grateful to the carers and staff, dad is so happy and settled.
They made a fuss of him when he was 100 and did him a party. All the carers do their best also all staff and they work so hard.
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Review from N S (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clean and pleasant atmosphere. Does not seem like a care home, more like a well-run hotel. The staff are caring, and patient and always make me a cup of tea when visiting. My dad is always clean and happy when I visit.
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Review from J P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 12 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister-in-law has been well cared for in her seven years (maybe more) at this care home.
The staff have been very caring and jolly with her, treating her with dignity and respect.
Reply from Rachel Johnson, Head of Communications at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your kind words about your sister-in-law's care. It's always a pleasure to hear about how we're there for each other in our shared community. We'll pass this feedback on to our team at Shawcross.

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Review from Patricia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum has been in Shawcross Care Home for only two weeks, I cannot believe the difference in the home compared to her last home. The care she is receiving has been exceptional, even as far as how clean she looks and dressed in matching clothing, making her feel good. The activities have been really
good, and Mum has enjoyed them - she is still a little unsure, but with moving her from her previous home and being in the hospital for over four weeks, she's just unsettled. I'm sure she will settle and we as a family can relax she is getting the best of care.
Reply from Rachel Johnson, Head of Communications at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you to you and your family for your kind words - it's wonderful to hear about the quality care we're providing for your mum and we'll pass this valuable feedback to our team members. Please continue to reach out to the manager, the activities coordinator and the rest of the team to support your mum's transition - we're here for each other.

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Review from Jacqueline W (Widow Widower) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was a resident at Showcross for seven months and died there on the 9th of December 2023. We were just too late to be with him, but he was surrounded by loving care, as he had been throughout. We, too, experience the compassionate care of the wonderful staff. They dealt with all the necessary
details and, as always, went that extra mile for us.
I cannot thank Shawcross enough for making those last months as good as they could possibly be.
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Review from Julie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grateful for the kindness, professionalism and dignity shown to our treasured mum. Staff are caring and well trained and the home is managed extremely well we always feel listened to and supported by the staff.
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Review from Andrea W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
EMI unit - first impression of the care home was very good, felt homely as soon as we arrived, clean and had no offensive smell. My dad's room is pleasant, warm and well-equipped. The staff are pleasant, helpful and professional, nothing is too much trouble. Overall, very happy with my dad's week of
respite care.
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Review from Olive J (Wife of Resident) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were made very welcome on arrival. The home is very clean and warm. My husband enjoyed the food and the staff were very caring. The home seems to be well managed.
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Review from Karen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been living here for five weeks, and I'm happy, and she is too. We have been made very welcome by everyone, and I am so glad I chose Shawcross for my mum to live in.
Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you so much, Karen, for your kind words and positive review! We're thrilled to hear that your mother is enjoying her time at our care home. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for all our residents at Shawcross Care Home.

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Review from Julie W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the care they give to Grandad.
All the staff are excellent with residents.
We are able to relax and know Grandad is being taken care of.
Reply from Harriet Sharland, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

We truly appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted to know that your relative is happy in our care at Shawcross Care Home. Our dedicated team works hard to provide the best possible support to all residents.

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Review from Andy S (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team have been amazing with my mother. Her needs are continually met, and she is always happy.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Shawcross Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.890 for Shawcross Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 200 Ratings = 4.89
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Shawcross Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Anoj

Anoj Kochera

Job Title: Home Manager at Shawcross Care Home, Wigan

Anoj has worked in the Health and Social Care Sector for over 20 years. He loves being able to make positive changes in his residents’ lives. He has a Level 4 NVQ in General Nursing and Psychiatry, a Registered Manager’s Award and a qualification in Mentorship Training. He spent 10 years working in a Psychiatric Hospital before changing his career path to caring for the elderly. As Home Manager, Anoj loves utilising his leadership skills by being a supportive role model for his team, to build their confidence, self-worth and drive. When he isn’t working, Anoj likes playing football and going on hikes. He is also very family-minded and loves to spend time with them whenever he can. Words of encouragement from Anoj for someone looking for the right care home would be: “To get a better understanding of what a home is like, it’s useful to research the home through carehome.co.uk.”


“My role means I can ensure all our residents receive high-quality care and are treated with dignity and respect.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawcross Care Home

What types of Care is Shawcross Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care & Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Shawcross Care Home have?

There are 50 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Shawcross Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Shawcross Care Home to the centre of Wigan?

3.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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