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Farnworth Care Home

Church Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 8AG

Nursing home · 120 beds · Abbey Healthcare

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,395
CQC rating
Good
December 2020
Beds
120
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Bolton
£1,395a week

About £72,540 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,790 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near Bolton, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £315 a week less, £16,380 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,435 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Bolton
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bolton

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Farnworth Care Home

Farnworth Care Home is a nursing home in Bolton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 120 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Abbey Healthcare, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2020, the CQC rated Farnworth Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Farnworth Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bolton with a fee on record typically charge about £1,395 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 59 registered care homes in Bolton. The nearest to Farnworth Care Home include Hollands Care Home, The Bungalow and DIL House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Abbey Healthcare
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2020)
Council area
Bolton
Town
Bolton
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Farnworth Care Home was rated Good; inspectors found safe, well-managed care and improvements since the previous inspection.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Farnworth Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bolton typically charge about £1,395 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Farnworth Care Home

How much does Farnworth Care Home cost?

Farnworth Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Bolton typically charge about £1,395 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Farnworth Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Farnworth Care Home Good in December 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Farnworth Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Farnworth Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Farnworth Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Farnworth Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Farnworth Care Home have?

Farnworth Care Home is registered for up to 120 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Bolton

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
John P., about Rodrigo Javier B.
See live-in carers near BoltonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Hollands Care Home, Bolton

Hollands Care Home

Bolton, BL4 · 0.2 km · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSage Care Homes Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,395 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bolton

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bolton
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Bungalow, Bolton

The Bungalow

Bolton, BL4 · 1.2 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSH Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,395 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
DIL House, Bolton

DIL House

Bolton, BL3 · 2.1 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDignity In Life
Fee not published
Area typical £1,395 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 12 care homes run by Abbey Healthcare