Complex care in Leigh, Wigan
Welcome to Lakeview, where we provide nursing care for adults living with complex needs arising from brain injuries, dementia, mental health conditions, and neuro-disabilities.
Located on Ena Crescent in Leigh, Lakeview has 30 bedrooms across three small, purpose-built units, creating a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
We’re dedicated to making every day better for the people we support, helping them lead meaningful lives and achieve their personal goals.
Our trained team provides high acuity, nurse-led care services, particularly for individuals with secondary diagnoses, co-morbidities, or those who’ve experienced previous failed placements.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking a complex care placement, or you’re exploring care options for a loved one, view our services below or contact us to find out more.
Our care
The people we support at Lakeview would often be in a hospital or higher acuity setting if not placed with us.
Our care enables them to stay in the community, closer to their loved ones.
Registered with CQC for:
Caring for complex conditions:
Look around Lakeview
Lakeview has 30 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, across three units.
With this small group living, we’re able to provide a homely and supportive environment that’s more responsive to individual needs.
The home has communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, and large accessible garden.
Lakeview is near local amenities and transport links, helping people stay connected to the community.
Profile of need
Has complex physical and/or cognitive needs, with multiple long‑term conditions, complex mental and physical health needs, and reduced mobility
Requires a higher level of care, monitoring, and clinical oversight than standard residential provision
Typically has a primary neurological diagnosis such as brain injury, Huntington’s disease, or advanced dementia
May have a forensic background where risks are low, historic, and well‑managed - and where behaviour is predictable and stable
May require continuing care through to end of life
Requires a calm and structured environment, supportive and reassuring atmosphere, and strong focus on consistency, routine, and therapeutic engagement
Requires a placement which provides stability and continuity, rather than short‑term rehabilitation or a crisis placement
May be moving from acute hospital settings following medical stabilisation, community or intermediate care services, other care settings or their own homes where care needs have become too complex
Firetree Unit (female-only)
As above, plus:
Is typically older working-age/older-age
Requires a female-only environment
Bridgewater Unit (male-only)
As above, plus:
Is typically older-age
Requires a male-only environment
Pennington Unit (male-only)
As above, plus:
Is typically older working-age/older-age
Requires a male-only environment
Join our team and make a difference at Lakeview
No matter who you are or what experience you have, there are many ways you can make a difference at Lakeview.
The people who live in our home need care from a variety of colleagues.
Our roles range from Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants to Housekeepers and Cooks, and every member of our team has a vital part to play.
We’re proud to be a National Living Wage employer, offering stable employment in an inclusive, values-led environment.
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Getting to Lakeview
Directions to Lakeview
Lakeview is a short drive from the M62 via the M61 and M60.
If you're travelling on the M61, follow signs for Preston and take the A58 exit to Wigan/Bolton.
If you're travelling on the M60, take the East Lancashire Road exit.
Lakeview is just off Edna Road, which you can access from A578 Wigan Road.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Edna Road and Ena Crescent.
Public transport to Lakeview
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Edna Road bus stop (stop ID: MANTDAJW), which is accessed by buses 8, 990, and 991.
Edna Road bus stop (stop ID: MANTDAMA), which is accessed by buses 8, 990, and 991.
There's also a train station in the area.
Atherton - 4.3 miles away (12 minute drive).
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