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Trained caring staff treat residents with dignity and respect while providing high quality care.
There are a wide variety of social activities for residents to enjoy that suit their interests.
Nutritious meals are provided that cater to special dietary requirements.
Care Provided by The Acorns Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Acorns Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Acorns Care Centre 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Franklin Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Theresa Okondunjokanma (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
Visiting
- Anytime
Parking
- Car parking is limited at the front of the home however there is a car park close by
The Acorns Care Centre Reviews (17)
The Acorns Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.036) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Acorns Care Centre has 17 reviews.
The manager & staff were impeccable.
She was looked after & cared for all the time she was here.
I would recommend this home to everyone.
She is relatively happy with the experience here, the only problem is a lady nearby always shouting for assistance instead of using buzzer and sometimes there is nothing that the staff can do for her.
Overall, we have had a great experience with Acorns care home, my nan was treated really well even with her challenging behaviour. Staff always tried their best with her and was always really welcoming to her family.
I had my right hip, replaced in hospital 18th May, I was discharged on 19th May to my home. Next day 20th May I was admitted to hospital with an infection, I was discharged on 14th July 2020 to another home, during my stay at the hospital I had made myself known to social services at Wigan council. Eventually I was admitted by the council to The Acorns Care Centre immediately when I needed. Since my hip operation my health had declined very much, I have severe difficulty in walking. I have been cared for by all the staff, food has been good and my room has been daily.
My father has been very well looked after at The Acorns. The staff have been very accomodating given the difficult nature of his condition.
My sister Agnes is quite content here and well looked after by friendly happy staff. She has settled in well and over time is no longer agitated or worried she just lives each day as it is and is content. In fact she has lovely skin, lovely haircut and presents at her best.
My experience of the home is, its a well run home. Very clean, staff that go out of their way to help. I had a family member in there for a few many years (until sadly lost them). I wouldn't have had the relative anywhere else. A lot of home have a smell to them but The Acorns always smelt clean. Would defo recomend.
My father, Gordon, was looked after by Acorns carers and nurses during a short but dignified period of palliative end-of-life care. We, as a small family, have the most respect for how well he was treated until he passed away with dignity in their care. Yes, there were flaws. But these were addressed immediately. That is surely normal when a patient needs intensive care. With regular visits and focus on his nursing needs, we were very happy with his care and ultimately, dignified death. Staff here are devoted and caring when families are committed to the proper care of their loved ones. We would like to pass on particular thanks to Theresa (manager), Sylvia, who is an absolutely amazing carer/nurse, Ceejay (for her emotional support) and Sue, a fantastic nurse whose knowledge was apparent at the end. I would also like to thank the nurse who called me in the hours before my dad passed. She was amazing. She was on the night shift, but knew the signs. Thank you everyone at Acorns.
Absolutely disgusting my dad has been on respite for one week, at first the manager was rude and stating they cannot care for his needs even though it is for advanced Alzheimer's, social worker got involved and highlighted the care plan that they accepted they then changed their attitude. Gone to pick him up today as planned, staff on shift didn't know, he has been left in bed all day, one staff stated due to being short on staff. He has lost a lot of weight. Will be reporting to the CQC.
I have been to see Evelyn. Very pleased with the care, Staff very pleasant.
Only negative is getting in or out to
Can sometimes be 15 mins
I'm happy with how my mother is being treated at the Acorns Home. She seems to have settled in here good.
My grandma is in this home, the staff are brilliant and welcoming. The food is good and my grandma is always happy.
Very good staff are brilliant staffing levels could do with uping overall very good.
The staff and the new manager are very helpful. My brother Joseph is well cared for. The manager provides all information needed. I am happy with the service.
Theresa + staff are very professional, pleasant. The home is clean + very organised. Theresa is the light in what would be a dark time.
It is so dirty Limited staff 2 for my brothers floor.
Room was filthy my brother was admitted there on Friday long story short they have sent him back to A+E and said they can't have him back. That being said wasn't the right place for my brother anyway he needs round the clock care. Not their fault but when I was there residents roaming around 1 with her pants round her ankles, vomit in hallway uncleaned for over 2 hours no bedding on bed, no soap in toilets, medicine cabinet left open and unattended. So much more seemed had been taken over by new management and staff were really struggling, we ended getting involved in a staffing war. Doors left open so patients could get out. Please avoid i have contacted the CQC I'm worried about the residents who are left their Seems all the management are interested in is getting the funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Acorns Care Centre
What types of Care is The Acorns Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Acorns Care Centre have?
There are 39 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Acorns Care Centre?
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 The Acorns Care Centre to the centre of Wigan?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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