Dementia care homes in Bolton

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Bolton has 30 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 12 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 23 Good and 6 Requires improvement. Bolton council paid on average £895 a week for a residential care place and £891 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Bolton (57)

Bolton at a glance

30on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good23
  • Requires improvement6
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care93% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Bolton are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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30 dementia care homes in Bolton

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Bakewells Care Home

Run by Morgan Care Limited

102 Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, BL3 4NE
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Bakewells Care Home supports older people through residential care, with a separate specialist dementia unit, The Deane, on the ground floor. The home offers 21 single rooms, 18 with en-suite facilities, plus a twin room, nurse call systems and individually decorated accommodation.

Residents also have access to three communal lounges, including a quieter space for reading and relaxation.

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Astley Grange

Run by Astley Grange Homes Limited

288 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Bolton, run by Astley Grange Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Beechville

Run by Methodist Homes

653 Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AG
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Beechville provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Bolton. Its service supports people who need a safe, secure care home environment, including residents living with dementia or requiring a temporary stay.

Beechville is part of MHA, a not-for-profit provider that offers care homes, retirement living and community support.

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Blackrod House

Run by Blackrod House Limited

Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JS
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Bolton, run by Blackrod House Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Egerton Manor Care Home

Run by New Care Egerton (OPCO) Limited

Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9PL
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 64 residents in Bolton, run by New Care Egerton (OPCO) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Farnworth Care Home

Run by Abbey Healthcare (Farnworth) Limited

Church Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AG
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 120 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Farnworth Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in a modern home near Bolton. Its care teams work with GPs, pharmacies and NHS services, supporting residents whose needs may change while encouraging independence and daily living skills.

The home places particular emphasis on food and dining. Residents can choose seating arrangements, eat with companions or use private dining areas, while meal…

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Glenbank Care Home

Run by Glenbank Care Home Ltd

803 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SL
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Grange Lea Residential Home Limited

Run by Grange Lea Residential Home Limited

Grange Road, Bolton, BL3 5QQ
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 26 residents in Bolton, run by Grange Lea Residential Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Hollands Care Home

Run by The Hollands Care Homes Limited

2 Church Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AL
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hollands Care Home supports older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities or complex needs. Tailored care plans can be altered as needs change. Nurses and carers are on site at all times, supported by a registered manager and deputy manager.

Residents can take part in daily activities, day trips and outdoor events, with activities tailored to individual interests.

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Knightswood Care Home

Run by Knightswood Residential Home for the Elderly Limited

Off Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5LS
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Knightswood Care Home provides residential care in Bolton for older people and those living with dementia. The home’s care planning is reviewed regularly, with adjustments made when a resident’s needs change, and families and friends are encouraged to remain involved.

Daily life is arranged around individual choice within a warm, homely setting. Residents can take part in activities and use shared lounges, while visitors are welcomed as part of…

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Laburnum Lodge

Run by Bolton Council

Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia

Laburnum Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing for people living with dementia. It provides a residential setting with nursing provision for residents who need ongoing support with daily living and care needs.

The home’s registered scope is focused on dementia, while the nursing-home category distinguishes it from residential care without nursing.

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Max Potential

Run by Max Potential UK Ltd

6 Meltham Place, Back Willows Lane, Bolton, BL3 4AD
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 4 residents in Bolton, run by Max Potential UK Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Max Potential UK Ltd

Run by Max Potential UK Ltd

125 Mayor Street, Bolton, BL1 4SJ
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Max Potential UK Ltd runs a bespoke day care centre in Bolton for adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. The service combines on-site activities with daily community outings, including library sessions, bowling and cycling.

The centre provides a sensory room, rebound therapy trampoline, games equipment and cook-and-eat sessions.

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Meadow Bank House

Run by HC-One No.5 Limited

Green Lane, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2EF
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Meadow Bank House supports up to 45 residents with residential, nursing, respite and palliative care in Bolton. Support is planned around each resident’s needs, interests, routines and personality, with staff available around the clock for clinical care and personal assistance.

Residents can choose communal activities, local outings on an accessible minibus, private bedroom time, landscaped gardens and an on-site hair salon.

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Rivington View Nursing Home

Run by Rivington View Limited

Rivington View, Albert Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AW
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Short- and long-term nursing care is available at Rivington View Nursing Home for older people, disabled individuals, people convalescing after illness and those needing terminal care. Physiotherapy can be arranged within the home, while podiatry and occupational therapy are regularly available.

The home has 33 beds, including 31 single rooms and one twin room for couples or people who prefer to share.

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Shannon Court Care Centre

Run by Shannon Court Care Home Limited

112-114 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NY
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 78 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Shannon Court Care Centre offers different levels of care for residents whose needs vary, including general nursing care and support around advanced care planning. The home is intended for people seeking a care setting where nursing provision and longer-term support can be discussed with the team.

The service encourages families to arrange a visit and provides information about care options, newsletters and planning for future wishes.

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Southlands Residential Home Limited

Run by Southlands Residential Home Limited

Withins Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5DZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 27 residents in Bolton, run by Southlands Residential Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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St Catherine’s

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

5 Queen Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5QU
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, nursing and dementia care are available at St Catherine’s for older people and adults with physical disabilities. The registered care home also includes younger adults within its stated scope, supporting residents whose needs require continuing residential assistance or nursing provision.

St Catherine’s belongs to Harbour Healthcare, whose care services include residential, nursing and dementia care.

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Swallowfield Garden Care Home

Run by Cuerden Developments Ltd

653 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6LH
GoodCQC · Nov 2022
  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Swallowfield Garden Care Home supports people with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment through nursing and residential care. The family-run group assesses each person’s needs before deciding what support, equipment and activities can be accommodated.

The home has an activities coordinator who arranges daily activities and regular trips out, alongside a monthly dementia café and links with local schools,…

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Take A Break With Choices

Run by Freda Varley

9 Chadwick Street, The Hough, Bolton, BL2 1JN
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bolton, run by Freda Varley. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Bolton?

30 dementia care homes in Bolton are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Bolton are rated Outstanding?

Bakewells Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Bolton?

Bolton council paid on average £895 a week for residential care and £891 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,962 and £1,957. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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