
staff and care provided are way above any other care homesPhillip B(Son of Resident/Service User)

fabulous standards, extremely modern and homelySusan H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


staff and care provided are way above any other care homesPhillip B(Son of Resident/Service User)

fabulous standards, extremely modern and homelySusan H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Worthington Lake is a new purpose-built, accredited Dementia care home in Wigan. Set within the beautiful Lancashire countryside, the home is tailored to state-of-the-art dementia care, both in design and culture.
Worthington Lake Care home encourages residents to retain independence through involvement in day to day activities. So, whether it’s access to the secure outdoor sensory spaces or supervised involvement in the kitchen facilities, where residents can prepare food, the staff...
Care Provided by Worthington Lake Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Accreditations
- The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- 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
Contact Worthington Lake Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Millennium Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katy Grindley (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2018
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)
Visiting
- Contact the home to arrange a viewing
Parking
- Car park at building
Worthington Lake Care Home Reviews (63)
Worthington Lake Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.886) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Worthington Lake Care Home has 63 reviews.
My father has been a resident at Worthington Lake for almost a year now and I have nothing but praise for the home and staff. They are always so very kind, caring, attentive and cheerful and treat my father with dignity and respect. In addition, the facilities are exceptional, and the home is modern, spotlessly clean and above all homely. My father has a spacious ensuite bedroom which is always clean and tidy when I visit. The food is home-cooked and very appetising and my father especially likes the mid-morning and afternoon sweet and savoury treats. He also enjoys participating in activities such as trips out for lunch or listening to musical performances on the piano. I feel my father is being very well cared for at Worthington Lake and would have no hesitation recommending the home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment. All in all an exceptionally well-run home.
Thank you for your review, we love having your father as part of our Worthington Lake family, I will pass on your kind words to our staff team.
Family and friends are always welcomed by the staff and management when visiting. Any questions answered and concerns about health within a professional manner. The staff deal with residents with kindness, care and dignity. Meals and other daily treats are presented well and look very tempting. Activities are well arranged including outings at different times and places. Quiet piano performances produce relaxation or alternatively a good sing-along.
Thank you for taking the time to review Worthington Lake we are delighted with your kind words. I will pass these on to our team.
The quality of care provided at Worthington Lake is outstanding. The staff know the residents extremely well and there is a desire to ensure they feel at home, are well cared for and enjoy life. Residents are encouraged to take part in activities inside and outside the home, such as swimming, ice skating, and music groups. The home has excellent facilities and is set in beautiful surroundings, while my dad's room is very clean, spacious and homely. The food is excellent quality with a roast and buffet on Sunday dishes included on the menu for certain residents and a special cake made by one of the residents. We have noticed a considerable improvement in my dad's mental and physical health since he moved in, which is entirely down to the care and commitment of the wonderful staff who go above and beyond to ensure his needs are met. Heartfelt thanks to everyone for improving my dad's quality of life; although it was a difficult decision to move him out of his own home, it's the best one we could have made.
Thank you for leaving us a review! We're so pleased your dad has greatly improved since joining us here at Worthington Lake. He is an absolute pleasure to care for. Your feedback is so important to us here at Worthington Lake, and your kind words will be passed on to our dedicated team.
Thank you for everything that you do. You are an amazing group of people who make a real difference!
Thank you for leaving us a review! We're so pleased that you are happy with the standard of care here at Worthington Lake and the activities and trips out. Your positive feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team!
My mum has been in Worthington Lake Care Home for about eighteen months now but every time I visit I am still reminded of just what an excellent choice we made for her. Apart from being a beautiful care home in a beautiful location the main thing really is the excellent level of care provided to my mum by the most dedicated, professional and caring people I could ever have hoped for. Thank you all so much.
Thank you for leaving a review. We're so pleased you are happy with Worthington Lake Care Home and the standard of care we provide here. Your positive feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team!
Mum moved into Worthington Lake Care Home in October 2021 along with my Dad, they were not coping at home with Mum's dementia and Dad's deteriorating health - sadly Mum is now there on her own, but the care she received through the difficult time of losing Dad and ongoing care she receives is amazing. Worthington Lakes is a beautiful care home, well designed with a modern, clean and spacious layout, the rooms are large and provide everything Mum needs. The staff are so helpful, knowledgeable and caring, it is very reassuring knowing that Mum is so well looked after. Mum has not looked so well for years, she loves the position of her room as she can see everyone coming and going, and most importantly feels safe and secure - thank you everyone at Worthington Lake Care Home.
Thank you for leaving us a review! We are so pleased you are happy with the standard of care provided for your lovely mum. It's fantastic to hear that your mum has flourished at Worthington Lake and is enjoying her time and company in the home. Your positive feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team!
My mum recently went into Worthington Lake Care Home unwell with dementia and not eating and drinking as she should. Staff at Worthington have now got her eating and drinking and with all the activities they are making/bringing out in her the best she can be. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and quality of life they have given to her.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased your mum has settled in well and has improved since joining us here at Worthington Lake. Your positive feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team!
My partner's mum came to stay at Worthington Lake Care Home at the end of May. Mum has suffered from Dementia for a few years and her husband died suddenly in July 2021, - since then the 3 siblings were taking turns to stay with her and look after her. With much angst and emotion after 12 months we accepted that this was not sustainable and started to look for a Care Home. After viewing several, there simply was no second choice other than Worthington Lake Care Home. Amazing staff, smart welcoming hotel style living. Open plan kitchen areas, balcony and gardens etc. However, the thing that has continued to amaze us and make us feel so happy that there was a place for mum is the amount of daily interactions and trips out etc that are arranged by Worthington Lake Care Home. I particularly love the “make my day” and the fact that activities are tailored to each individual. Mum has had her hair cut and it suits her! The change in her has been amazing, she is bright and confident and has settled into her new home well.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased that you're happy with the standard of care provided and we're so happy that your mum is enjoying it here at Worthington Lake and gets involved in many activities! Your feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team.
Since becoming a resident at Worthington Lake Care Home my father’s health and general demeanour have improved dramatically. This is purely down to the care and attention he receives there, from the quality staff members across all of the disciplines. He compares it to a 5-star hotel and I couldn’t agree more.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We really appreciate your kind words and are pleased your father is enjoying his stay and his health has improved since coming to Worthington Lake. I will pass your positive words on to our dedicated team!
Good all round care, with good facilities, caring staff and dignity for residents. Extra activities and special days eg Jubilee are well thought out. Day trips that take place are in line with residents interests and are communicated via Facebook.
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so pleased you are happy with Worthington Lake. Your positive feedback has been passed on to our dedicated team!
Worthington Lake Care Home is immaculately clean and in a beautiful setting.
On a personal note, our dad is doing much better since he arrived here, he has put on weight, his speech has improved and it is very reassuring he is in such a safe, well cared for and stimulating environment. It is the best decision we have made for him.
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the home and care provided, and we are so happy your dad is doing much better since he arrived at the home. Your positive feedback has been passed on to the dedicated team at Worthington Lake Care Home.
The home is in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake and surrounded by trees.
The home is spotlessly clean and very modern, it is more like a hotel than a care home.
The staff are all so nice and caring and treat the residents like their own family. I always feel very welcome when I visit.
My mum has settled in very well and enjoys doing all the activities with the other residents.
The food always looks very good when I see it being served at lunchtime.
I would definitely recommend Worthington Lake Care Home to family and friends.
Thank you for the positive comments, it is a pleasure to look after your mum and we enjoy seeing you on your visits.
Worthington Lake has been absolutely amazing with my mum since she moved there in April this year. There is a lovely family atmosphere and everybody is included in all aspects of care home life. The activities are fab, fun and centred around the residents. They have recently been able to go out on day trips, which has been lovely to see. The staff work tirelessly to make sure Mum is safe and happy and this gives me great peace of mind.
We have only visited Auntie in her room, not experienced food or drink. We are always welcomed with a smile, the residents we have seen do seem relaxed and happy. Our care package shows us the staff do know and understand my auntie. We are very happy with her care.
The care provided in Worthington Lake is exceptional. The staff go out of their way to provide a home from home, in which I see my father is treated with respect and genuine affection. The management of the home communicates regularly with families, and even though we live too far away to visit regularly, we feel connected to and informed about the life my father now leads.
The care and professionalism of the management and staff have been really impressive. Dad has settled in far more easily than we could have hoped which has been a huge relief for the family. The benefits for him are clear.
Worthington Lakes Care Home is set in beautiful, peaceful surroundings with excellent, clean, modern and comfortable facilities, like that of a luxury hotel. The staff are very friendly, loving and caring to both residents and family members. Loved how we could just call in at any time, be made to feel at home and make a brew. Hopefully, this will recommence once the current restrictions allow. Have to say that Mum's quality of life has certainly improved since becoming a resident.
Such care, understanding and respect for the residents with Dementia. Always thinking of how they can help and assist the residents settle into their new home. My mum suffered the loss of my dad whilst he too was in the home and with the care and support she has received she is now back to dancing and joining in with the activities. She loves to help where she can and the staff encourage her with the tasks she wants to do. Having pets in the home is lovely as the residents get great pleasure seeing them. Interactions via the Facebook portal, being on Facebook is a comfort as you can see what is happening and what they've been up to on a very regular basis. The food is second to none with excellent chefs and cooks employed there. The home is beautiful, spotlessly clean, the surroundings of the gardens and Worthington lake itself are amazing and so peaceful and tranquil.
Thank you, Carole, for your kind review; it is an absolute pleasure to have your mum with us at Worthington Lake; she brings so much joy to the home.
My mum suffered a major downturn in her health earlier this year, and the support, care and compassion I witnessed from all of the staff and carers, not just to her, but to myself was outstanding and helped us all through a very difficult period. My mum's health is much improved.
Hi Geoff, thank you so much for your kind review; it means so much to all of us at Worthington Lake; it is a pleasure to have your mum as part of our Worthington Lake family.
Mum has now been in Worthington Lake Care Home for 11-months. Over those months, her dementia condition has worsened. I have nothing but appreciation for how the staff, all staff, have supported mum and their care and patience is truly outstanding. I really feel mum is cared for as an individual with her own idiosyncrasies. Mum loves singing and this has been well catered for. Mum is very independent and before it was necessary for 24-hour care. she resisted carers helping her in her own home and always knew they were carers by the uniforms. What is great at Worthington is that carers wear their own clothes no uniform. Just one thing the home do in responding to the issues of having dementia. It was one of the hardest decisions for me to make for mum needing a care home, but I have peace of mind in knowing she is happy and well cared for.
Hi Vivian, thank you so much for your kind review; it is a pleasure to have your mum as part of our family at Worthington Lake; we love singing in our home, it brings so much joy, and your mum is a pleasure to be around.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 01 Jun 2026
At Millennium Care, we believe that a dementia diagnosis should never define a person’s life. Our approach to dementia care is centred around helping people continue to live meaningful, fulfilling...
- 01 Jun 2026
One of our staff members shared the love by gifting a handful of wedding invitations to residents of Worthington Lake Care Home. Leanne Lyon, a House Assistant, celebrated her big...
- 06 May 2026
Last month, the Standish Care Village came together to visit one of Wigan’s newest attractions. The Cotton Works is a major regeneration project that is transforming a historic mill complex...
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Katy brings over 30 years of experience in the care sector, including 13 years as Deputy Manager. She has also received several regional and national awards for her work.
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