CQC: Good
The Old Vicarage
Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, BL1 7EQ
Residential care home · 38 beds · Macdonald Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,395
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2025
- Beds
- 38
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The Old Vicarage's reported fee
£1,395a week
About £72,540 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,790 a week
A 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.
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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 The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Bolton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 38 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Macdonald Care. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated The Old Vicarage 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.
The Old Vicarage has told us it charges £1,395 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £72,540 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Bolton.
There are 59 registered care homes in Bolton. The nearest to The Old Vicarage include Hyde Lea, Strathmore Nursing Home and Astley Grange. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Macdonald Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2025)
- Council area
- Bolton
- Town
- Bolton
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care, but some quality records and staff meeting arrangements were not clear.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,395 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “Our residential care fee is £1395.00 per week.” | Reported by the home “Our residential care fee is £1395.00 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week near Bolton, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Old Vicarage
How much does The Old Vicarage cost?
The Old Vicarage charges £1,395 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Old Vicarage?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Vicarage Good in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Old Vicarage provide nursing care?
No. The Old Vicarage is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Old Vicarage offer dementia care?
The Old Vicarage is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Bolton listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Old Vicarage have?
The Old Vicarage is registered for up to 38 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.
Florence U.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week
Based about 8 minutes from Bolton. Can care for a couple
Aminat T.
2 reviews
From £1,096 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Bolton. Can care for a couple
Sikiru Michael A.
2 reviews
From £1,113 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Bolton. Can care for a couple
Antiletha T.
2 reviews
From £1,190 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Bolton. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“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.”
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.
Other care homes near Bolton
Another optionStay 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
Strathmore Nursing Home
Bolton, BL1 · 0.9 km · 32 beds
CQC: Good
NursingStrathmore Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,395 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Astley Grange
Bolton, BL1 · 1.2 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,395 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week