Best Care Homes in Bolton (2026)
59 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewells Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 34 |
| Lang Riggs House | Outstanding | Nursing | 4 |
| Church Road | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Chorley House | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| Ashurst | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Orchid Woodlands Healthcare Ltd | Good | Residential | 38 |
| Rivington View Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 33 |
| Lyngate Care Home | Good | Residential | 41 |
| The Old Vicarage | Good | Residential | 38 |
| Strathmore Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 32 |
| Beechville | Good | Residential | 63 |
| Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Parkview Residential Home | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Hazelbrook Christian Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 38 |
| Somerset House | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Hartington House | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Glenbank Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Laburnum Lodge | Good | Nursing | 32 |
| Wilfred Geere House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Bright Meadows | Good | Nursing | 121 |
| Knightswood Care Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Lever Edge Care Home | Good | Residential | 81 |
| The Clough Care Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Spennymoor Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 19 |
| New Lane | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Next Steps - The Elms | Good | Residential | 7 |
| The Bungalow | Good | Residential | 19 |
| 44 Glen Avenue | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Shannon Court Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 78 |
| Greenlands Residential Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Meadow Bank House | Good | Nursing | 47 |
| Farnworth Care Home | Good | Nursing | 120 |
| Grange Lea Residential Home Limited | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Hollands Care Home | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Morden Grange | Good | Nursing | 8 |
| Blackrod House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Max Potential UK Ltd | Good | Residential | 8 |
| DIL Place | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Astley Grange | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| DIL House | Good | Residential | 6 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Bolton
With 59 care homes in Bolton, families have 49 well-rated options to choose from. 7 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 19 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 40 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Bolton care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Bolton?
Bolton has 59 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,903 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Bolton?
Bolton has 4 Outstanding-rated care homes and 45 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Bolton?
Bolton has 19 nursing care homes and 40 residential homes, including 29 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Bolton?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Bolton?
Bolton Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.