Nursing care evidence

Nursing homes in Bolton

Compare nursing-registered care homes in Bolton using public CQC ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators before you build a shortlist.

18

Nursing homes

15

CQC rated

18

Price or financial signal

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Why this nursing page is open

We only open nursing pages where the city has enough registered nursing inventory and enough public evidence to avoid a thin page. Bolton passes the current gate.

18 nursing homes

15 CQC-rated homes

18 price or provider-record signals

18 homes available for comparison

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RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in Bolton

Score 0–10 · updated monthly

CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.

CQC

CQC inspection rating

40%

The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.

Online reviews

30%

Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.

CQC trend

15%

Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.

Provider records

15%

Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.

Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.

The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.

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Full care home dataset for Bolton (18)

Use the full dataset when you want to browse every analysed home in Bolton. If you want the strongest starting point first, review the ranked homes and market analysis above.

Astley Grange, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing30 beds4.2(5)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL1 8DU

Farnworth Care Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
1 point worth clarifying
Strong review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Nursing120 beds£1,1501,585/wk4.4(43)View independent evidence

Provider public records

1 point worth clarifying

Useful before a visit

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

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BL4 8AG

Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing38 beds4.5(13)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL6 7AW

Hollands Care Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Dementia
Nursing39 beds2.5(2)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL4 8AL

Laburnum Lodge, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
1 point worth clarifying
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing32 beds4.2(22)View independent evidence

Provider public records

1 point worth clarifying

Useful before a visit

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Ask this: Can you explain this public-record point for this home?

+ 1 more public-record point in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL2 6PP

Meadow Bank House, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
1 point worth clarifying
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing47 beds£1,0441,380/wk4.6(10)View independent evidence

Provider public records

1 point worth clarifying

Useful before a visit

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Ask this: Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?

+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL3 2EF

Rivington View Nursing Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing33 beds4.1(10)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL6 7AW

Shannon Court Care Centre, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Nursing78 beds3.9(19)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL2 1NY

Swallowfield Garden Care Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Nursing30 beds4.7(15)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 2 more public-record points in Care Home Check

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BL6 6LH

Hartington House, Bolton

Small nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Mental Health
Nursing6 bedsView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL1 4DP

Morden Grange, Bolton

Small nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Mental Health
Nursing8 beds3.0(2)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL2 1JN

Somerset House, Bolton

Small nursing home

Good
Records reviewed
Mental Health
Nursing6 bedsView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL1 4NE

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Bright Meadows, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Requires improvement
Records reviewed
Dementia
Nursing121 beds£1,1281,407/wkView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

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BL2 6PP

Mill View Care Home, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

Requires improvement
Records reviewed
Dementia
Nursing180 beds£1,0221,400/wkView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL3 6SA

Strathmore Nursing Home, Bolton

Requires improvement
Records reviewed
Nursing32 bedsView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL1 8PT

Egerton Manor Care Centre, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

CQC rating unavailable
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing64 beds£1,5501,700/wk4.4(14)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL7 9PL

St Catherine’s, Bolton

Specialist dementia nursing home

CQC rating unavailable
Records reviewed
Early review insights
Dementia
Nursing60 beds3.3(4)View independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?

+ 2 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL6 5QU

Ropers Barn, Bolton

Small nursing home

CQC rating unavailable
Records reviewed
Mental Health
Nursing8 bedsView independent evidence

Provider public records

Records reviewed

Useful before a visit

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?

+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check

See evidence in Care Home Check

BL1 6DY

Nursing care questions in Bolton

How do I compare nursing homes in Bolton?

Start with homes registered for nursing care, then compare CQC ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review signals and financial indicators before arranging visits.

Are nursing homes different from residential care homes in Bolton?

Nursing homes can support residents who need registered nursing care. Residential care homes usually focus on personal care, accommodation and daily support without continuous nursing provision.

Does RightCareHome rank nursing homes in Bolton by sponsorship?

No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as CQC ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.

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