How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Bolton?

Contact the adult social care team at Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council and ask for an assessment of care and support needs. The person themselves, a relative, a GP or a hospital team can all make that request, and the assessment is free. A practitioner will look at mobility, personal care, medication and the clinical input required, then record which needs are eligible for support. A financial assessment follows separately and decides contributions.

Can Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council fund a nursing home placement?

It can, once an assessment has confirmed that nursing care in a registered home is the right way to meet someone's needs. A financial assessment then looks at income and capital and sets the council contribution towards the weekly fee. The health service pays a separate contribution towards registered nursing care straight to the home. If a family chooses a home above the rate the council will pay, a third party may be asked to meet the difference.

Which providers in Bolton offer nursing care?

Nineteen providers registered for nursing care appear on this page, each with a profile of its own. They include Lang Riggs House, Somerset House, Bright Meadows and Egerton Manor Care Home, along with the rest of the list. Every profile shows the current Care Quality Commission position and links through to the published report. Comparing them together is the quickest way to see which homes suit the care required.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides a room, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and prompting medication. A nursing home offers the same and also has registered nurses on duty at all times, so wound care, injections and complex medication are managed on site. All the providers on this page hold nursing registration. Where needs are mainly social rather than clinical, a residential placement is often more suitable and usually costs less.

How far in advance should we start looking at nursing homes?

Start as soon as nursing care looks like the likely outcome, since well regarded homes often have waiting lists. A few weeks gives time to visit more than once, read the inspection reports and settle the funding position before committing. If a hospital discharge is being pressed, ask about an interim placement rather than agreeing to a permanent one under pressure. Notes from early visits are valuable even when the move happens later.

What should we ask when visiting a nursing home in Bolton?

Ask how many registered nurses and carers are on duty by day and overnight, and how often agency staff cover shifts. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, and how quickly families are told about a fall, an infection or a change in medication. Ask what training staff have in dementia care and in supporting someone at the end of life. Practical questions about visiting, belongings and laundry are worth asking everywhere.

Nursing Homes in Bolton

Bolton has 19 CQC registered nursing homes. 15 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 9 of the 19 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Bolton at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Bolton.

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £827 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
Care home beds filled across Bolton: 92%. The 12 month average is 90%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
People aged 75 and over: 26,400. Rising to 29,100 by 2035, up 10%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 85 beds.
Who pays, across Bolton (estimate): 54% council, 29% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,300. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 19%
People aged 85 and over: 6,400. Rising to 9,300 by 2035, up 45%

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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Bolton

Settling eligibility and funding before rooms are viewed saves considerable backtracking. The assessment establishes what care is needed, the financial assessment establishes who pays, and the nineteen nursing homes listed here become a practical choice once both are clear.

Requesting a care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team may request one on their behalf. There is no charge, whatever the household income. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows, the second of which decides how much of the fee the council meets and how much the resident pays. Families intending to fund privately still benefit from having eligible needs recorded.

Where the money comes from

A nursing placement rarely draws on one source alone. A contribution towards care delivered by a registered nurse is paid by the health service directly to the home. Where someone's main need is a health need rather than a social one, a separate assessment can result in the entire package being funded through the health service. Anything not covered by either route is divided between the council and the resident according to the financial assessment.

Understanding what the fee covers

Ask each home for a written fee schedule rather than a figure quoted on the telephone, and check what is charged separately, such as chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers or escorted appointments. Ask how often fees are reviewed and how much notice precedes an increase. Ask what happens to the room during a hospital admission and what the home does when private savings fall to the level at which council support begins.

Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Bolton and What to Look For

Reading the ratings

Lang Riggs House holds the single Outstanding rating on this list, sixteen homes are rated Good, one is rated Requires Improvement and one is not yet rated. A rating summarises one inspection on one date, so open the report, check when inspectors visited and see which of the five key questions were marked down. Where a home fell short, the manager should be able to describe exactly what has changed and when.

Matching the home to the clinical need

Nursing spans a wide range, from wound and pressure care to diabetes management, catheter care, complex medication and support at the end of life. Ask what each home is equipped and experienced to handle, how many registered nurses are on duty overnight and how much agency cover is used. Ask what would happen if a resident deteriorated and whether they could remain where they are.

What a visit adds

Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not expecting a visitor, whether people are occupied and how quickly call bells are answered. Ask to see a room that is genuinely available and stay while a meal is served if the timing allows, since mealtimes show how staffing really works. A second visit at a different hour is worth more than one long tour.

19 nursing homes in Bolton

Astley Grange · 288 Blackburn Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 8DU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Astley Grange Homes Limited
Astley Grange is a nursing home in Bolton. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bright Meadows · Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 6PP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd
We at Bright Meadows are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of Bolton, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia across the wider BL postcode area and North...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Egerton Manor Care Home · Blackburn Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL7 9PL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by New Care Egerton (OPCO) Limited
Egerton Manor is a nursing home in Bolton. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are part of what we do. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Farnworth Care Home · Church Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 8AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Healthcare (Farnworth) Limited
Farnworth Care Home is a nursing home in Bolton. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss and people managing mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hartington House · 14 Hartington Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 4DP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Perpetual (Bolton) Limited
At Hartington House, we provide nursing care for people living in Bolton and the surrounding area. We are a nursing home that supports adults across a range of needs, including mental health conditions, care for younger adults, and short...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home · 1 Albert Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 7AW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Pindy Enterprises Limited
Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home is in Bolton. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hollands Care Home · 2 Church Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL4 8AL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Hollands Care Homes Limited
Hollands Care Home in Bolton is a nursing home, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Laburnum Lodge · Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 6PP
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bolton Council
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...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care
Meadow Bank House · Green Lane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 2EF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
Meadow Bank House is a nursing home in Bolton, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses here at every hour means changes in somebody's condition are picked...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mill View Care Home · Bridgeman Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 6SA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Advinia Care Homes Limited
Mill View Care Home is a nursing home in Bolton. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Morden Grange · 15 Chadwick Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 1JN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Perpetual (Bolton) Limited
Morden Grange is a nursing home in Bolton supporting adults with mental health needs who also need qualified nursing, including many younger adults. That focus shapes the whole place, and we plan around individuals rather than running one...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rivington View Nursing Home · Rivington View, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 7AW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rivington View Limited
Rivington View Nursing Home is in Bolton. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ropers Barn · Ropers Barn, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 6DY
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD
Ropers Barn is a nursing home in Bolton providing nursing care for adults living with mental ill health. We support younger adults and older people, and we can offer respite stays. Mental health care in a nursing setting asks for a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Shannon Court Care Centre · 112-114 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 1NY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Shannon Court Care Home Limited
Shannon Court Care Centre is a nursing home in Bolton. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for residents living with dementia, for people with mental health needs, for people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Somerset House · 17 Somerset Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 4NE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Perpetual (Bolton) Limited
Here at Somerset House, we are a nursing home based in Bolton, providing round the clock care and support to the people who live with us. We welcome adults who need nursing care, as well as those living with mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Catherine’s · 5 Queen Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 5QU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
St Catherine's is a nursing home in Bolton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Strathmore Nursing Home · 51 Seymour Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 8PT
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Strathmore Care Home Limited
Strathmore Nursing Home is in Bolton, offering both residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Having residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Swallowfield Garden Care Home · 653 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Bolton, BL6 6LH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cuerden Developments Ltd
Swallowfield Garden is a nursing home in Bolton caring for adults who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs can be met here rather than through...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Lang Riggs House · Breeze Hill Road, Manchester, Bolton, M46 9HJ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Nestlings Care Ltd
Lang Riggs House is a nursing home in Bolton caring for younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside support with everyday life, including people who have a learning disability and people living with mental health conditions....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Bolton, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care North West figure, because too few Bolton homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.	£827	£1,249 to £1,514
Nursing care England figure, because too few Bolton homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.	£872	£1,600 to £2,071
Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Bolton homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.	Not published separately	£1,372 to £1,648
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Bolton homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Lang Riggs House, 4 August 2026, Outstanding
Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home, 5 June 2026, Requires improvement
Somerset House, 6 May 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Laburnum Lodge, 7 April 2018, Good
Morden Grange, 20 April 2018, Good
Rivington View Nursing Home, 26 September 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Bolton

How many nursing homes are there in Bolton?

Bolton has 19 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 15 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Bolton?

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £827 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Bolton homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Bolton were inspected most recently?

Lang Riggs House (4 August 2026), Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home (5 June 2026) and Somerset House (6 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.