The 9 Best Care Homes In Bolton

Did you know that Bolton is home to some of the UK’s best care homes, with many rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)? To make finding the right option easier, we’ve rounded up the best care homes in Bolton, including residential care homes for daily support with tasks such as using the bathroom and getting dressed, and nursing homes where 24/7 care is given by registered nurses.

You can also request a free list of care homes from our care experts, who will then send you personalised selections matching your requirements, including care types and facilities.

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Explore the best care homes in Bolton:

1. Egerton Manor
2. Farnworth
3. Burrswood
4. Kenyon Lodge
5. Regency
6. Belong Atherton
7. St Catherine’s
8. Bedford
9. Bridgewater Manor

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Egerton Manor

First up on our list of the best care homes in Bolton is Egerton Manor Care Home. This home is situated in the peaceful village of Egerton, just north of Bolton’s town centre. You’ll experience the best of both worlds here, near a bustling town centre and green spaces like Queen’s Park and Leverhulme Park.

Having only opened in 2023, Egerton Manor is packed with state-of-the-art facilities where your loved one can relax or socialise with fellow residents, family members, and friends. These include a selection of cosy communal lounges, a patio area and outdoor terracing, idyllic gardens, and a dining space for enjoying delicious meals. Meanwhile, every bedroom is spacious and en-suite.

Several types of care are available at Egerton Manor, depending on your loved one’s needs. Before entering this home, they’ll have a tailored care plan created for them, ensuring they only receive the most accurate and beneficial care.

Residential care is offered if your loved one is still fairly independent but needs regular support with their personal care (things like using the bathroom and getting dressed), while nursing care is for those who need 24/7 support from registered nurses. This care is available permanently or in the short term, including for people living with dementia.

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Farnworth

Next up is Farnworth Care Home in the Bolton district. Thanks to the hardworking care team that will always go the extra mile, you or your loved one will immediately feel at home when living here. It’s no surprise, then, that Farnworth is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating available, including for the safe setting that the team has created.

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are all available at Farnworth. Depending on availability, respite care can range from just a few days to several weeks. This makes it ideal if you’re a carer for a family member and need to take a short break from these duties.

Several additional elderly care options are also available, including support for people living with a mental health condition or physical disability, and temporary convalescent care if you’re recovering from an illness, injury or operation.

We love the luxurious selection of facilities at Farnworth. Our favourites include the stylish yet comfortable lounges, the beauty salon, the manicured gardens and the bar area. There’s even a cinema room where movie lovers enjoy timeless classics and new flicks!

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 19/12/2020

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Burrswood

Burrswood Care Home is in Bury, just east of Bolton. Burrswood is divided into four sections, each tailored to different care needs. Your loved one will be placed into a part of the home best suited to their care needs, as determined by their care plan.

Residential and nursing care are both available at Burrswood on a permanent or short-term respite basis. Compassionate palliative care is also available if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition. The aim of palliative care is to minimise symptoms and make the recipient as comfortable and contented as possible.

Nearly all of the 120 bedrooms at Burrswood are en-suite, and many boast wonderful garden views. There’s also a communal dining space, an activity room, and an area dedicated to peace and quiet.

The activity coordinators at Burrswood ensure every resident enjoys a vibrant and diverse activities programme. Popular options include arts and crafts, movie nights and gardening.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 16/07/2024

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Kenyon Lodge

The hardworking and committed team at Kenyon Lodge provide a fantastic standard of residential and nursing care on a permanent or short-term basis. Their residential care is dignified and encourages residents to maintain their independence wherever possible, while their nursing care is available around the clock, including if you require intensive rehabilitation.

Purpose-built, Kenyon Lodge is easy for older adults to navigate, with accessible features such as a lift that operates throughout the home. Along with large, modern en-suite bedrooms, you’ll also find bright and airy dining spaces, manicured gardens, and cosy communal lounges.

The action-packed activity programme ensures there’s always something for residents to do. Residents love being taken on trips across Greater Manchester, including in Bolton, while coffee mornings, arts and crafts, beauty treatments and special celebrations are all popular as well.

Meanwhile, Kenyon Lodge’s in-house chef cooks nutritious, homemade meals every day. These meals are tailored to each resident's likes, dislikes, and dietary needs, so there really is something for everyone.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 11/05/2023

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Regency

Southeast of Bolton’s town centre, Regency Care Home opened in 1992 and has an experienced, highly-trained care team who deliver amazing care in line with every resident’s specific requirements, as laid out in their care plan.

Regency was most recently awarded a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating, along with ‘Good’ ratings in each of the five main categories, including for the overall quality of care and how well-led the care team is by management.

Many people at Regency privately fund their care. In Bolton, you’ll pay for your own care if the total value of your savings, income and assets is worth £23,250 or more. If it’s less, you’ll qualify for full or partial funding from your local authority. If you’re classed as having complex medical healthcare needs, you could also qualify for NHS funding.

Residential, nursing, convalescent and palliative care are all available here, along with specialist mental health and physical disability support. You’ll receive this care in calming surroundings, with the River Irwell and River Roch both nearby. Inside the home and its grounds, you’ll find picturesque gardens, spacious communal lounges, and beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 15/07/2021

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Belong Atherton

Belong Atherton Care Home boasts an impressive ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating, the highest available. Only around 4% of care homes in England are awarded this rating, so you can rest assured that your loved one will be in safe and experienced hands here.

This home is also rated ‘Outstanding’ in four of the five individual categories, including for how effective the care given is and how quickly the care team responds to changing care needs.

Several types of care are available at Belong Atherton, including dignified residential and specialist nursing care, often for people living with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Adult day care services are also available if your loved one is still relatively independent but does need looking after during the day.

Belong Atherton is home to a vibrant community, partially thanks to premium facilities such as a bistro-style restaurant, a gym, a hair salon, and gardens specifically designed for people living with dementia. Residents are often taken on trips as well, including to the nearby Bolton Steam Museum and Smithills Farm.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Outstanding
• Responsive - Outstanding
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 24/05/2018

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St Catherine’s

St Catherine’s Care Home is a friendly home in the pleasant town of Horwich, Bolton. With both single and shared rooms, you can continue living with your loved one in care here.

Residents enjoy relaxing in the peaceful garden and catching up with each other in the on-site hairdressing salon and the sun-drenched conservatory. Moreover, this home is just a short drive from Bolton’s town centre, including local churches and schools, both of which regularly visit the home.

A range of care types are offered at St Catherine’s. The team specialises in nursing care and residential care, and this includes help with getting in and out of bed, taking certain medications and using the bathroom. Specialist support is also available if your loved one is living with a physical disability.

As of their most recent inspection, St Catherine’s has an overall ‘Good’ rating from the CQC and a ‘Good’ rating in all five of the main categories, based on the level of care and safety within the home.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 27/05/2022

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Bedford

One of the area’s best care homes, Bedford Care Home offers supportive residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Convalescent care is also available on a temporary basis while you recover after an operation or injury, and compassionate palliative care is given to residents who have been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition.

Bedford is divided into six individual houses. Each house caters to a different set of needs, so you can be sure that your loved one will receive care tailored to their specific requirements.

The stylish yet welcoming amenities in this home will help you or your loved one feel happy and at home, including the spacious bedrooms, a bright and airy conservatory (the perfect place to relax on a warm summer afternoon), communal lounges, a group dining room, and even a premium hair and beauty salon.

Every resident at Bedford is treated with the utmost respect and the individuality they deserve, with their emotional and physical wellbeing both supported. This extends to fun activities that are often designed to encourage independence, such as gardening, painting, coffee mornings, and gentle exercise.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Requires Improvement
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 14/09/2021

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Bridgewater Manor

We love the location of Bridgewater Manor Care Home, near green spaces that are perfect for older adults to explore such as RHS Garden Bridgewater, Wardley Wood and Middle Wood. The home is also near towns such as Worsley and Swinton, along with Bolton itself.

What’s more, this home is just one mile from Walkden Train Station, offering easy access to Manchester city centre and beyond.

Bridgewater Manor has a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC. Its dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. This includes residential, nursing, and dementia care on a permanent or short-term respite basis. If your loved one is living with dementia and needs 24/7 support, they can also be looked after here.

Inside the home, you’ll find 71 thoughtfully designed en-suite bedrooms, a hairdresser and nail bar, lovely lounge spaces, a communal fine-dining dining room and restaurant, and a large garden area. Residents can even kick back and relax on the indoor decking and admire the garden views.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 28/04/2023

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Lottie matches care seekers with the best care homes in Bolton for their needs. You can also request a free list of care homes from our care experts, who will share homes matching your budget, location and type of care needed.