Dementia Care Homes in Bolton 17 dementia care homes · 14 rated Good by CQC

• 1 Outstanding
• 13 Good
• 3 Requires improvement

Of the 43 CQC registered care homes in Bolton, 17 are registered for dementia care. Of those, 13 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 10 of the 17 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

All 17 dementia care homes in Bolton

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   Max Potential UK Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   125 Mayor Street, Bolton, Bolton BL1 4SJ

   0.6 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Jun 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Max Potential UK Ltd

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Max Potential UK runs a residential care home in Bolton supporting a wide range of adults. We provide care for older people and for people living with dementia, and we also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability, people with visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Supporting such a mixed group means there is no single way of running the home, and we do not pretend otherwise. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents need a very structured day. Others need the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere stable to come back to. Where someone has a physical disability or reduced sight or hearing, we pay attention to the practical details. Equipment that suits the person, a layout that stays predictable, and staff who adapt how they communicate. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, the environment itself is part of the support, and we learn how each person communicates, including those who use little or no speech. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit us in Bolton.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Learning Disability / Autism
   • Mental Health
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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   Take A Break With Choices Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   9 Chadwick Street, Bolton, Bolton BL2 1JN

   0.6 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Apr 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Freda Varley

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Take A Break With Choices provides short stays in Bolton for adults who need support, and a proper rest for the families who usually provide it. A short break should be something the person looks forward to rather than something endured, so we plan each stay around what somebody actually enjoys. We support older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people living with a physical disability, and people who have sight or hearing loss. Because stays are short, getting the detail right from the first hour matters enormously. We ask families how somebody communicates, what settles them, what unsettles them, what they eat and how they like their day to run, and then we follow it. For autistic guests in particular, we keep surprises to a minimum, explain what will happen and when, and keep a quiet space available for anyone who needs to step away. Families often say the hardest part is handing over, so we would much rather people visited beforehand and met the team. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are considering a short break for somebody, please get in touch.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Learning Disability / Autism
   • Mental Health
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care

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3. Max Potential Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   6 Meltham Place, Bolton, Bolton BL3 4AD

   1.1 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Dec 2023

   Run by

   Max Potential UK Ltd

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   We are a residential care home in Bolton supporting adults with a wide range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing and people living with eating disorders. Supporting that range means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories. Some of the people here need a good deal of help with personal care, medication and moving about. Others need much less of that and a great deal more support with everything else: keeping to arrangements, managing anxiety, getting out of the house and having staff who know when to step in and when to leave well alone. So we start from what somebody wants their life to look like. People keep their own rooms and belongings, have a real say in how the house runs and choose how much they join in. Where somebody is living with dementia we spend time learning their history and habits. Where consistency and routine matter, as they often do for autistic people, we keep staffing as settled as we can. Respite stays are available as well as longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and visit and ask us whatever you need to.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Learning Disability / Autism
   • Mental Health
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Younger Adults
   • Respite Care
   • Eating Disorders

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   BH Residential Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   Adelaide Street, Bolton, Bolton BL3 3NY

   1.2 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Mar 2025

   Run by

   BH Residential Care Home Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   BH Residential Care Home is a care home in Bolton. We support older people who need help with daily living, including residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period. We aim to run the place as a house rather than an institution. Residents get up when they are ready, eat what they actually like, keep their own furniture and photographs around them, and decide how much of the day they want to spend in company. Support is agreed with each resident and their family, written down, and changed as needs change. We should be open about our most recent inspection. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to write around that. We have an improvement plan in place and we are working through the points that were raised, and anyone considering the home for a relative is welcome to ask exactly what was found and what we have done since. We would rather have that conversation now than leave someone to discover it later. What we are working towards is straightforward: staff who know the residents well, familiar routines for people living with dementia, families told things early, and complaints that lead to change rather than to reassurance. Our staff are expected to raise concerns, and we would sooner hear a difficult observation than a polite one. If you would like to visit us in Bolton, please get in touch.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Respite Care

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5. Grange Lea Residential Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   Grange Road, Bolton, Bolton BL3 5QQ

   1.4 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Oct 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Grange Lea Residential Home Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   We at Grange Lea Residential Home are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care setting in the heart of Bolton, where older people can feel truly at home. Our residential care home in the BL postcode area of Greater Manchester provides compassionate support tailored to each individual we look after, whilst remaining part of the vibrant local community. Set within Bolton in the North West, our home offers a comfortable and homely environment where residents can relax, socialise and enjoy the reassurance of round the clock support. The familiar surroundings of our locality, combined with the peaceful atmosphere inside our home, help residents feel settled from the moment they arrive. Families visiting loved ones will find easy access from across the Bolton local authority area. Our team specialises in a range of care needs, ensuring that whether a resident is joining us for long term residential care, a short respite stay, or dedicated dementia support, the approach is always centred around them as an individual. We provide older person care with dignity and warmth, understanding that later life brings unique needs and preferences. For those living with dementia, we take time to learn each person's history, routines and interests, so that daily life feels reassuring and meaningful. We also support residents living with a physical disability, adapting our care to promote independence wherever possible whilst offering assistance where it is needed. For individuals with visual or hearing impairments, our team is attentive to the small adjustments that make a significant difference, from clear communication to a thoughtfully arranged environment. Our respite care option offers valuable peace of mind to family carers who need a short break, knowing their loved one is in safe, capable hands. Families researching care often ask about quality and safety, and we understand how important independent reassurance can be. Grange Lea Residential Home has been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. This consistent recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering care that treats every resident with kindness, respect and professionalism, and to running a home that is thoughtfully organised and responsive to the needs of those in our care. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we recognise the trust placed in us when a loved one moves in. Our doors are open to families in Bolton and the surrounding areas who would like to learn more about life at Grange Lea, meet our team and see for themselves the warm atmosphere we work hard to create every day. Please get in touch to arrange a visit or a conversation, and let us show you how we can support your family through this next chapter with compassion and care.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Respite Care

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   Heaton House Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   9 Greenmount Lane, Bolton, Bolton BL1 5JF

   1.6 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Feb 2026

   Run by

   Sevaline Care Homes Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Here at Heaton House Care Home in Bolton, we provide residential and dementia care for older people, as well as support for those living with a physical disability. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to recover after a hospital admission or to give a family carer some time to rest. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that responsibility lightly. Our team works hard to get to know each person who comes through our doors, understanding their routines, their preferences, and the things that matter most to them day to day. Good care, in our view, is built on those small but important details. For residents living with dementia, we aim to create an environment that feels calm, familiar and reassuring. We work closely with families to understand each person's history and personality, so that our team can offer support that feels genuinely personal rather than one size fits all. We want to be straightforward about where we are as a service. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection resulted in a "requires improvement" rating, and we are taking that seriously. We have been working through the feedback carefully and making changes across the home. We are committed to being open with families about our progress, and we welcome any questions people have when they come to visit us. If you are considering Heaton House for yourself or someone you love, we would encourage you to come and see us in person. Have a look around, meet the team, and ask us anything you would like to know. We would rather you made your decision with a full picture of who we are.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Respite Care

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7. Hyde Lea Care home in Bolton · Rated Requires improvement by CQC

   CQC: requires improvement

   Hyde Lea, Bolton, Bolton BL1 6PG

   1.6 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Apr 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Hyde Lea Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Hyde Lea is a residential care home in Bolton, providing a permanent home for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own. We try to run the place as a household, with the ordinary rhythms of meals, company, fresh air and rest. Our care is residential rather than nursing, which means help with washing and dressing, medication, eating well and moving about safely, alongside the things that are harder to measure but matter just as much: conversation, being listened to and somebody noticing when a person is not quite themselves. We support residents living with dementia, and our approach is to learn each person's history and habits properly so that reassurance can be given in terms that make sense to them. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather say that here ourselves than leave a family to find it later. The areas identified are where our effort is going at present, and we are not asking anyone to take our word for it. Please visit, speak to residents and their relatives, and judge us on what you actually find.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Respite Care

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   Southlands Residential Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

   CQC: good

   Withins Lane, Bolton, Bolton BL2 5DZ

   1.7 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Feb 2026

   Run by

   Southlands Residential Home Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Southlands Residential Home is in Bolton. We are a permanent home to older people, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. Most of our residents need help with washing and dressing, moving about safely, medication given properly and on time, and meals worth looking forward to, with somebody nearby through the night. A good number are living with dementia, and we let that shape the whole house rather than treating it as a separate wing. The day follows a recognisable pattern, familiar staff are around, people keep their own belongings and habits, and somebody who is anxious gets company and time rather than correction. We also support people with physical disabilities, where equipment, seating and access decide how much independence somebody has, and people living with sight or hearing loss. Food is cooked on the premises and people are asked what they would like. There is somewhere sociable to sit and somewhere quiet, the garden gets used when the weather allows, and visitors do not need an appointment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please arrange to come and see us and talk to whoever is on duty.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Physical Disability
   • Visual / Hearing Impairment
   • Respite Care

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9. Bakewells Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Outstanding by CQC

   CQC: outstanding

   102 Junction Road, Bolton, Bolton BL3 4NE

   1.8 miles away

   Weekly fees

   £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

   Nursing on site

   No, residential

   Short stays

   Yes, respite

   CQC rated

   Sep 2019 over 7 years ago, ask what has changed

   Run by

   Morgan Care Limited

   Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

   • Care Home

   Bakewells is a residential care home in Bolton, providing a permanent home for older people who need help with the everyday practicalities of life. We are a household first, and everything about how we run the place follows from that. Our care is residential rather than nursing. We help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, bringing in community health professionals when something more clinical is needed. Many residents live with dementia, and we put our effort into the quiet things that genuinely help: familiar staff who know a person's history, a routine that does not shift about, food that is recognisable, and reassurance offered as many times as it is wanted. We keep a close eye on the small signals, whether someone is eating, sleeping or seeming unlike themselves, because those are usually the first indications that something needs attention. Respite care is available too, giving family carers a real break and letting a prospective resident spend time here before making any permanent decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of that, though it describes how we were found rather than entitling us to anything, and it has to be earned again every day. Please come and see the home for yourself and ask us whatever you like.

   • Older Person Care
   • Dementia Care
   • Respite Care

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10. Laburnum Lodge Nursing home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Bolton BL2 6PP

    2.0 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    Yes

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Bolton Council

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Nursing Home
    • Care Home

    Laburnum Lodge is in Bolton and we are registered for both residential and nursing care. That matters more than it sounds, because it means somebody whose health declines does not automatically have to move again. The nursing comes to the person rather than the person being sent to find the nursing. A great many of the people living with us are living with dementia, and respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours. The clinical work is detailed and unhurried, covering medicines, wounds, pain, pressure care and making sure people eat and drink enough. What no procedure can cover is noticing early when somebody is not themselves, and that rests entirely on the same staff knowing the same residents over months, which is why keeping our team is where most of our effort goes. For residents with dementia we keep the day predictable and the surroundings calm, we learn individual histories properly, and we accept that some days are harder than others without treating that as a failure. Families are welcome often and at awkward hours. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Come and see the place on a normal afternoon.

    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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11. Glenbank Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    803 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Bolton BL1 5SL

    2.1 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Glenbank Care Home Ltd

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We at Glenbank Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming residential care setting in the heart of Bolton, where older people receive the compassionate, professional support they deserve. Nestled within the BL postcode area of Bolton, our home has become a trusted choice for families across the local community and the wider North West. Our environment has been thoughtfully created to feel like a true home rather than an institution. Set within the familiar surroundings of Bolton, residents benefit from the comfort of remaining close to the town they know, whilst enjoying a peaceful and homely atmosphere within our walls. We understand how important a warm, safe, and dignified space is, particularly when someone is adjusting to a new chapter of life, and we work hard every day to ensure Glenbank feels welcoming from the moment you step through the door. Care at Glenbank is centred on the individual. We specialise in older person care and residential care, providing the daily support that helps our residents live comfortably and confidently. For those living with dementia, our approach is patient, personalised, and rooted in understanding, offering reassurance to family members who may be worried about a loved one's changing needs. We also support residents with a physical disability, ensuring that mobility challenges never stand in the way of a fulfilling daily life. In addition, our respite care option provides invaluable short term support, giving family carers a well earned rest whilst knowing their loved one is in safe, capable hands. In practice, this means our team takes the time to get to know each resident, learning about their history, preferences, routines, and the small things that bring them joy. Families can expect open communication, genuine warmth, and a shared commitment to ensuring their relative feels valued every single day. Whether someone joins us for a short respite stay or makes Glenbank their long term home, our aim is always the same: to promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing. We are pleased that the Care Quality Commission has rated Glenbank Care Home as Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key areas of Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This independent recognition reflects the standard of care our team strives to deliver each day and offers families the reassurance that our home meets the important benchmarks set by the national regulator. For anyone weighing up a care decision, this rating can provide peace of mind that the fundamentals of safety, leadership, and compassionate care are all in place. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the emotions that accompany that journey. If you are exploring options for a loved one in Bolton or the surrounding area, we would be delighted to welcome you to Glenbank Care Home. Please do get in touch to learn more about our home, meet our team, and discover whether we might be the right fit for your family. We are here to listen, to guide, and to help however we can.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Respite Care

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    Wilfred Geere House Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    310 Highfield Road, Bolton, Bolton BL4 0PG

    2.1 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Apr 2018 over 8 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Bolton Council

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Wilfred Geere House is a residential care home in Bolton. We are home to older people who need help with daily life, including many living with dementia, and we welcome people for respite stays, whether to recover after a spell in hospital or to give a family carer a break. Moving into a care home usually follows a hard few months, so we take the settling in gently. We ask about the routines of a lifetime, the food somebody actually likes, how they take their tea and whether they would rather be up early or have a lie in, and we build around that instead of expecting people to fit in with us. Rooms belong to the people in them, furnished with their own things, and we knock before entering. The days are not heavily organised. Company, conversation, music and a trip out for those who want it, the newspaper and peace for those who do not. For residents living with dementia, familiarity does most of the work, so we keep our team settled and learn each person's history rather than just their care needs. We work with local GPs and community nurses so health changes are dealt with early, and families are kept properly informed, including when the news is difficult. The Care Quality Commission rated us good overall at our most recent inspection. You are welcome to visit at any reasonable time.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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    Starmount Villa Residential Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Browns Road, Bolton, Bury BL2 6RG

    2.4 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Feb 2024

    Run by

    Starmount Villa Residential Care Limited

    Local authority: Bury Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Starmount Villa Residential Care Home is in Bury, on the north side of Bolton. We look after older people who need help through the day, including a good number living with dementia and people with a physical disability. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We are not large or elaborate and we do not pretend to be. What we offer is help with the ordinary day, given properly and without rush. Getting washed and dressed in a way that leaves somebody feeling like themselves. Medicines on time. Meals that are hot, recognisable and worth eating. Help to move about the building safely. Company for people who had been sitting alone most of the week before they came. For residents with dementia the work is mostly about consistency. The same staff, the same rhythms, a bedroom that looks like the person's own room, and a willingness to go at their pace rather than ours. Where a physical disability is involved the work is about equipment, patience and giving somebody the time to do a thing themselves rather than doing it for them. We want relatives in the building often, and we would rather be told when we have got something wrong. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ring us or simply call in.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Physical Disability
    • Respite Care

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14. Beechville Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    653 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Bolton BL6 4AG

    3.2 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Feb 2024

    Run by

    Methodist Homes

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Beechville is a residential care home in Bolton, offering older people a settled and friendly place to live with support close to hand. We aim to get the ordinary things right, which in our experience is what actually makes a home work: good food, warm rooms, unhurried mornings and staff who have the time to sit and talk. Many residents here are living with dementia, and we also support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. In both cases the approach is the same in spirit: learn who the person is, keep the day predictable, explain changes in advance, and give people the time they need rather than the time a schedule allows. Distress is treated as something to understand, not something to manage. Residents decide how their days run and how much company they want. Rooms are personalised, family and friends are welcome without appointment, and nobody is pushed into activities they have not chosen. We also offer respite stays for people needing care for a short period, which some families use as a first step towards a longer arrangement. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are looking at care homes in Bolton, please come and see us on an ordinary day and ask whatever you like.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Learning Disability / Autism
    • Respite Care

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    Woodlands Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    4 Wigan Road, Bolton, Bolton BL5 3RJ

    4.5 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jan 2026

    Run by

    Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We are a residential care home in Bolton supporting older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia, people with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Supporting that range means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories. Some of the people here need a good deal of help with personal care, medication and moving about. Others need much less of that and a great deal more support with everything else: keeping to arrangements, managing anxiety, getting out of the house and having staff who know when to step in and when to leave well alone. Residents keep their own rooms, belongings and routines as far as we can manage, and they decide how much they want to be part of whatever is happening. Meals are cooked here and we listen when somebody would rather have something different. Where somebody is living with dementia we spend time learning their history and habits, because knowing the person is what settles them when they are frightened. Family and friends are welcome whenever they wish to come. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and look round and ask us whatever you need to.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Mental Health
    • Physical Disability
    • Visual / Hearing Impairment
    • Younger Adults
    • Respite Care

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16. Knightswood Care Home Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Off Manchester Road, Bolton, Bolton BL6 5LS

    5.9 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Mar 2020 over 6 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Knightswood Residential Home for the Elderly Limited

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    We at Knightswood Care Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Bolton, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people across the local community and the wider North West region. Nestled within the BL postcode area, our home is thoughtfully positioned to offer residents the comfort of familiar surroundings whilst remaining easily accessible for family and friends visiting from across Bolton and beyond. The setting has been designed with the wellbeing of older people firmly in mind, creating a peaceful environment where residents can truly feel at home. Our specialisms lie in older person care, residential care, dementia care, and respite care, meaning we are able to support a broad range of needs with genuine understanding and expertise. For residents living with dementia, our approach centres on dignity, patience, and person centred support, helping each individual to feel safe, valued, and understood. Those requiring longer term residential care benefit from a consistent, homely atmosphere where daily routines are gently shaped around personal preferences. We also welcome respite guests, offering families reassurance and a well earned rest in the knowledge that their loved one is being cared for with the same warmth and attentiveness as our permanent residents. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, which is why our team works closely with relatives to ensure open communication, shared decision making, and a partnership rooted in trust. From the first conversation through to daily life at the home, families are encouraged to remain closely involved in the care journey. Knightswood Care Home holds an overall Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, following our inspection on 18 March 2020. We are rated Good across every domain, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This consistent recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our ongoing commitment to delivering care that families can rely upon. If you are exploring residential or dementia care options in Bolton, or considering a short respite stay for a loved one, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do get in touch to arrange a visit, meet our team, and discover for yourself the warmth and reassurance that Knightswood Care Home has to offer.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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    Blackrod House Care home in Bolton · Rated Good by CQC

    CQC: good

    Chorley Road, Bolton, Bolton BL6 5JS

    6.6 miles away

    Weekly fees

    £800 to £1,050 regional guide for the North West, ask the home

    Nursing on site

    No, residential

    Short stays

    Yes, respite

    CQC rated

    Jun 2023 over 3 years ago, ask what has changed

    Run by

    Blackrod House Limited

    Local authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council · Check what you would pay

    • Care Home

    Blackrod House is a residential care home in Bolton. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People usually come to us because managing at home had become hard work, and what they want back is some ease. Meals they do not have to plan or cook. Help when washing and dressing has become a struggle. Somebody who notices when they are not themselves. Company when they want it and quiet when they do not. Residents carry on running their own lives as far as they are able, choosing their routines, arranging their rooms and deciding how much of the day to spend downstairs. We ask people to bring their own furniture and pictures, because a room that looks like yours makes settling in far easier. Dementia care here is built on consistency rather than anything elaborate. Familiar staff, a steady rhythm to the day, and knowing something about a person's earlier life. Families usually supply the details that explain everything, and we ask for them early. When somebody is unsettled, we look for the reason rather than simply calming the moment. Family and friends are welcome at sensible hours and are part of the household rather than visitors to be managed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round Blackrod House.

    • Older Person Care
    • Dementia Care
    • Respite Care

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Provider information is sourced from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), last updated September 2026.