Ashwood Court - Unit 1
Woodford Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RB
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 23 November 2018
Last inspected 25 October 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 23 Nov 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Warrington Hospital
48.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Braithwaite Surgery
0.3 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Cohens Chemist
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Wigan (2025–26)
£779
per week, residential
£852
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
17.2% of people in Wigan are aged 65 or over
39.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Making Space
68
locations
92%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.