The Acorns

The Acorns is a nursing home in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 39 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Franklin Care Group, which operates 9 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2025.

At its latest inspection, published October 2021, the CQC rated The Acorns Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Acorns has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Wigan with a fee on record typically charge about £1,574 a week for residential care and £1,528 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 59 registered care homes in Wigan. The nearest to The Acorns include Ash Tree House, Carrington Court and Rosebridge Court, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.