Glenbank Care Home
Residential care home · Bolton
803 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SL
Run by Glenbank Care Home Ltd
- GoodCQC · Apr 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01204 841349
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 April 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Glenbank Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125358445
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Glenbank Care Home
Glenbank Care Home supports up to 25 elderly residents with 24-hour residential care, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities. The small, family-run home overlooks the Doffcocker nature reserve and uses individualised care plans to manage day-to-day needs.
Residents can keep seeing their own doctor where possible, while district nurses and visiting health professionals can support ongoing care. Glenbank also organises activities and outings, with meals prepared by its cooks and separate housekeeping and maintenance support on site. The small scale allows care assistants and other staff to work around residents’ individual routines. A small, family-run home overlooking a nature reserve defines the setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bolton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley HouseBolton | 0.5 miles | |||
| AshurstBolton | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Clough Care HomeBolton | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Church RoadBolton | 0.7 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Heaton House Care HomeBolton | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small home for 25 residents
- Overlooks a nature reserve
- Visiting health professionals
Suits: Older people needing small-home residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
803 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SL
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Questions families ask
Does Glenbank provide 24-hour care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour care and support for up to 25 elderly residents.
Who does Glenbank Care Home support?
They provide residential care for elderly people and people with physical disabilities.
Can Glenbank arrange chiropody and other specialist care?
Yes. NHS and private chiropodists visit on request, while physiotherapists and nutritionists can also be arranged.
Can residents keep their own GP at Glenbank?
Yes. Wherever possible, residents can continue seeing their own doctor, and district nurses can visit the home every day.
Does Glenbank create individual care plans?
Yes. Their experienced care team helps residents create an individualised care plan to manage day-to-day care needs.
How much does Glenbank Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Glenbank Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bolton council paid on average £895 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.