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)

9.9

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 Rukhsana L (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has really thrived since coming to Shawcross. She's made friends and tells us she is never lonely. The staff are exceptional. They always have time for the residents and will pick up on when Mum might be feeling a little low, giving her a little pep-talk and comforting her when she needs it. We
are confident that she is well cared for, safe and happy... what more could we ask for?
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 24 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with the care and support Mum has received since being admitted in late 2020, especially considering the ongoing Covid situation and being unable to visit at times during winter when the home had to close its doors to visitors. The staff have coped well in difficult circumstances.
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Review from Tracey H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum receives good care and has a good relationship with carers. I regularly receive updates and am informed of changes in Mum's condition as appropriate.
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Review from Christine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very good and helpful.
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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident of Shawcroos for nine years, and in that time, the care she has received has been wonderful. She has always been treated with kindness and dignity. The home is quick to inform me of any changes.
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Review from Marie R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mym came into the home in September 20201. Here, she was nursed back to health. She had lots of happy times here, every day was good. The team of people who cared for her are amazing and vibrant. She was treated with kindness and respect. I cannot say thank you enough, also to the chef who kept her
sweet tooth happy. Thank you, everyone, and as Mum would say, God bless you all.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you, Marie, for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority, and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents, and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.

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Review from G Y (Brother of Resident) published on 6 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother felt very comfortable and well looked after.
The staff always made me welcome, and nothing was too much trouble.
Access is very good.
I felt he was in very good hands.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your comments about your recent experience at Shawcross Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority, and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.

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Review from J W (Niece of Resident) published on 30 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care is given by care staff. Cannot fault the care. The only issue was a lack of preparation from a staff member for a CHC meeting, also in the past lack of communication, but this has improved. The care staff are amazing and clearly care and go above and beyond. I feel confident my aunt is
well cared for and treated with dignity!
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you for your comments about Shawcross Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. If you would like to discuss any concerns directly, please reach out to us at the home. Thanks again

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Review from Joan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Shawcross have a caring staff working under difficult Covid conditions who are always respectful and kind with my elderly mum, who has vascular dementia. The staff display patience and readily listen to any concerns or problems that occur. They try hard to resolve them. Mum praises the staff and enjoys
the meals and the weekly visit to the cafe at the Methodist Church. On the whole, she has settled in well, especially now that the residents are able to mix more and join in activities. I would like to thank them all and appreciate their hard work and concerted efforts.
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Review from Carole A (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum-in-law has been a resident in Shawcross Care Home for approx seven years now, and the care she has always received has been absolutely fantastic. She has always been treated with dignity and care. The kindness she is always shown is wonderful. The staff are all a credit to the home, and we can't
thank them enough.
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Review from Abbi S (Respite Resident) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I contacted the care home regarding respite for my husband whilst we were having a garage conversion to accommodate his needs and the Manager was amazing with the arrangements enabling me to transfer him to Shawcross without delay. The manager and staff were welcoming and informative at all times.
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made my husband very comfortable and in his own words, he was looked after very well indeed taking into consideration his needs at all times.
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Review from Sheila H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Because of Covid, we cant get involved enough to see the activities. I only know Mum isn't through the day as bad as the women around her. She still wants to converse, she was someone who went to Church meetings, women's guild, so I hope she is taken down to mix with people who don't have Alzheimer's
in the day, but she is in the right place from tea time.
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Review from S B (Son of Resident) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mother been with the home for five years. Staff always pleasant and helpful. Do a wonderful job looking after mother.
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Review from Lorraine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mother was at Shawcross for 2 weeks following a hospital discharge. She was (inappropriately - due to a Social Care error) admitted to the Nursing side of the Unit. Staff were kind and friendly, though there seemed to be little time for staff to do more than attend to the physical care needs of the
residents. From my observations at daily window visits and conversations with staff, it was clear that the unit was not well placed - despite the willingness of staff - to meet residents social and emotional needs. This meant that my mother spent the majority of her time alone in her room, with staff only being able to spend time with her for 5-10 minutes every couple of hours. This, and the general practice on the Nursing side of the Unit, to give residents a bib and baby beakers at mealtimes (rather than a more individualised approach which would have required staff to be more available), impacted negatively on her mood, sense of dignity and independence skills.
Reply from Olivia Shields, Marketing Assistant at Shawcross Care Home

Thank you, Lorraine, for taking the time to leave us feedback on your recent experience with us. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that you feel this is not the case in some areas. As your mother was originally placed in the Nursing Unit by Social Care Services, this would have affected the care she received. However, our team assess residents’ care needs every day and try to promote independence at all times. If their needs do change, then the care we provide will be adjusted.
At the time of your mother’s admission, any new residents had to isolate in their rooms to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 and ensure the safety of our team and other residents.
We take all comments seriously and see them as an opportunity to improve the services we provide. Would you be willing to discuss your comments further? Please contact the Home Manager directly to arrange a visit. Thank you.

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Review from Dot H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot think of any time when visiting the home that I haven’t been met by friendly faces. All the staff are so caring and patient with the residents, and at times it must be really hard. During these difficult times, I haven’t seen some of the regular carers for my father but the staff who arrange
the visits go out of their way to make sure the visits go to plan.
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Review from Catherine K (Wife of Resident) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are kept clean and tidy, and the food has improved tremendously. Would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Joan H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I only came once because of the virus. But every day when I rang about her, all the nurses and staff were really good. I would recommend it to everyone.
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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always very good care for my mother here at Shawcross. Standard continues to be very high. Home coping very well with Covid with everything very well organised.
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Review from Betty E (Friend of Resident) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, due to Covid problems, I could not come from Leeds to visit my friend of many years, but the staff never made me feel a nuisance once when I rang and allowed me to speak to her if she was awake. She always referred to the staff as very good and kind - a real compliment and sincerely meant.
I consider her care was excellent, and the only thing upsetting was that no one came to see her - sadly, no one could at the time.
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Review from Ian H (Father of Resident) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Firstly, in these very trying times, the care staff in Shawcross have stepped up to a whole new level of care. Having both my parents in Shawcross, I assure you, I can speak with confidence on their amazing devotion to the residents. My Mum has been on the EMI unit for approximately 8-years; the love
and care she has had, and still gets daily, is remarkable. Every member of the staff on EMI deserve a gold medal; they are brilliant with my mum; it's like she is looked after by her own family. We can't praise the place enough. Also, on the nursing side where my dad been for a couple of years is exactly the same, I echo my words above. Unbelievable and remarkable staff throughout. Now that we can visit again, the two young ladies doing the testing and booking are brilliant and dedicated beyond belief. Thank you so much both of you. Also, the improvement on hygiene and general tidiness of the place has improved, the activity's team, cleaners, maintenance staff, laundry also deserves big praise.
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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.”

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