Sensory impairment care homes in Bolton

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Bolton has 14 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 14 Good. 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

14on this list

Official rating
  • Good14
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care86% offer physical disabilities
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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14 sensory impairment care homes in Bolton

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44 Glen Avenue

Run by Max Potential UK Ltd

44 Glen Avenue, Bolton, BL3 5QY
GoodCQC · May 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Bolton, run by Max Potential UK Ltd. Supports mental health, sensory impairment 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Woodlands Care Home

Run by Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd

4 Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3RJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Woodlands Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, mental health needs or learning disabilities. The home’s care offer is designed for residents who need ongoing support in a residential setting, with Harbour Healthcare also providing nursing care and resident enrichment across its wider service.

The home supports people living with dementia and offers activities…

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Orchid Woodlands Healthcare Ltd

Run by Orchid Woodlands Healthcare Ltd

22 Woodlands Drive, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9HH
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Orchid Woodlands provides 24-hour residential care, respite stays and specialist dementia support for older people. Its service is designed for people needing help with daily tasks, personal care and changing memory-related needs, with short and longer stays available.

Each resident receives a personal care plan covering health and wellbeing, while staff support washing, cleaning and dressing and encourage retained abilities.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Bolton?

14 sensory impairment care homes in Bolton are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

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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