The Old Vicarage
Residential care home · Bolton
Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, BL1 7EQ
Run by Macdonald Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01204 594736
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 13 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Vicarage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-114131554
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Vicarage
A Victorian property, landscaped grounds and a choice of support pathways define The Old Vicarage in Bolton. The home supports older people with residential care across 35 bedrooms for up to 37 residents, most of them single and en-suite.
Residents can join visits to local places, musical entertainment, games and themed events, with family members invited to take part. The home also offers day care, respite care and close care intermediate accommodation, which provides a step between independent living and residential care. Day or respite care gives families a temporary support route when full-time residential care is not yet required.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bolton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde LeaBolton | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Strathmore Nursing HomeBolton | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Astley GrangeBolton | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ropers BarnBolton | 1.2 miles | |||
| Spennymoor Care Home LimitedBolton | 1.3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Victorian property with grounds
- Close care intermediate accommodation
- Family-inclusive activities
Suits: Older people seeking residential or respite support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, BL1 7EQ
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Questions families ask
Does The Old Vicarage offer day or respite care?
Yes. They offer both day care and respite care, giving carers a break and providing residents with a safe change of surroundings.
What is Close Care Intermediate Accommodation at The Old Vicarage?
It provides a supportive step between independent living and residential care within the grounds of the care home.
How many residents and bedrooms does The Old Vicarage have?
They accommodate 37 residents across 35 bedrooms, most of which are single rooms with en-suite facilities.
Can residents bring their own furniture to The Old Vicarage?
Yes. Residents are invited to bring familiar pieces of furniture to make their new rooms feel like home.
How much does The Old Vicarage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old Vicarage 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.