Learning disability care homes in Bolton

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Bolton has 12 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 home is not rated yet. 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

12on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good9
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.2 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer mental health
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Bolton on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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12 learning disability care homes in Bolton

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Church Road

Run by Cade Care Limited

144 Church Road, Bolton, BL1 6HJ
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Bolton, run by Cade Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Lang Riggs House

Run by Nestlings Care Ltd

Breeze Hill Road, Manchester, M46 9HJ
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2026
  • Nursing
  • 4 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Lang Riggs House offers intensive specialist residential placements for young people with complex mental health needs. Its spacious family home has four placements, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three lounges and a therapy or multipurpose room.

An in-house mental health team addresses developmental, social care and mental health needs. Support includes pre-admission assessment, transition planning and individual care and treatment plans, with…

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Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street

Run by Royal Mencap Society

Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7HY
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Royal Mencap Society supports people with learning disabilities and their families through a broad charitable service that includes social care, housing, health information, education and advice. Its work is focused on helping people with a learning disability live their lives to the full, with the organisation also campaigning for a fairer society.

The service offers practical resources for families and healthcare professionals, including…

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Ashurst

Run by Care In Mind Limited

74 Albert Road West, Bolton, BL1 5HW
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Children
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bolton, run by Care In Mind Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults, children and eating disorders.

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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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Inspire

Run by Bolton Cares (A) Limited

7 Crawford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JG
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Inspire works with people across Bolton, Salford and Wigan to deliver person-centred adult social care and support. Its services include older people, including those with dementia, and adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. The focus is on helping people pursue goals, build confidence and become more independent.

The Jubilee Community Centre and Pool adds a dedicated leisure and support space for people with autism and…

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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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New Lane

Run by Bolton Cares (A) Limited

2-4 New Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5BN
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bolton, run by Bolton Cares (A) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Shrewsbury Road - Max Potential

Run by Max Potential UK Ltd

19 Shrewsbury Road, Bolton, BL1 4NW
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

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

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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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Chorley House

Run by Rainbow Living Care Limited

1C Easedale Road, Bolton, BL1 5LL
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Bolton, run by Rainbow Living Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Bolton?

12 learning disability care homes in Bolton are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Bolton are rated Outstanding?

Church Road and Lang Riggs House.

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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