Astley Grange

Bolton · BL1 8DU

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,128/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Aug 2018
Capacity
30 beds
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What the evidence shows

Astley Grange is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2018).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: serious neglect concerns

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
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Registered provider
Astley Grange Homes Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Bolton
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Astley Grange Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2021
Registered Manager
Sophie Jan Rice
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Huntington's
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Brain Injury
Cancer
Palliative Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Sophie Jan Rice

Astley Grange: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,128/week

From ≈ £4,905 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Bolton, nursing with dementia care): £977/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Astley Grange, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Astley Grange is a care home with nursing in Bolton, North West, operated by Astley Grange Homes Limited since 2014. The home has 30 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

288 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DU

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
200m
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.2 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

289m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Emergency Lighting
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Astley Grange a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Astley Grange

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask about staff response times and night checks

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Check how pain relief and medication are managed, especially for end-of-life care

  4. Observe how residents are monitored in their rooms, especially upstairs

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Astley Grange

What does the inspection rating for Astley Grange show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 24 March 2021.

Is Astley Grange a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 24 March 2021. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Astley Grange cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Astley Grange: From £1,128/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Astley Grange accept NHS or local authority funding?

Astley Grange accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Astley Grange a nursing home or a residential care home?

Astley Grange is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Astley Grange provide dementia care?

Astley Grange specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Astley Grange have?

Astley Grange has 30 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Astley Grange?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5.

Are Astley Grange's reviews enough to make a decision?

Astley Grange's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Astley Grange safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Astley Grange is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Astley Grange?

Astley Grange is operated by ASTLEY GRANGE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 08616315). Ownership type: independent.

Has Astley Grange had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Astley Grange in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Astley Grange's provider?

Astley Grange's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Astley Grange?

Ask Astley Grange how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Astley Grange?

Before choosing Astley Grange, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bolton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Astley Grange's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Astley Grange's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 24 March 2021.

What is Astley Grange's food hygiene rating?

Astley Grange currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 6 March 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Astley Grange?

When visiting Astley Grange, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Astley Grange?

Our visit checklist for Astley Grange starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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