MHA Epworth Grange – Residential & Dementia Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds41
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2024-01-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe finding staff engaged with residents throughout the home, not just during scheduled activities. There's a sense that people here are seen as individuals with their own preferences and personalities, which families find reassuring.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food and nutrition. No specific detail about dementia training content, GP visit frequency, care plan review processes, or meal quality is included in the published report text. The Good rating indicates that inspectors found practice to meet the required standard at the time of the visit.Is this home caring?
Epworth Grange received a Good rating in the Caring domain at its December 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home promotes independence. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or descriptions of specific caring practices observed during the visit. The Good rating indicates that inspectors were satisfied with caring practice at the time of the inspection.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the December 2023 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home responds to each person's preferences and background. The published report does not describe specific activities observed, name any activity coordinators, or provide detail about how the home supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group sessions. The Good rating suggests inspectors were satisfied with responsiveness at the time of the visit.Is the home well-led?
Epworth Grange received a Good rating in the Well-led domain at its December 2023 inspection. The home is operated by Methodist Homes, a large not-for-profit provider, and has a named registered manager (Mrs Susan Theresa Hopkinson) and a named nominated individual (Mrs Amanda Weir). The published report does not describe the manager's tenure, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home acts on feedback from residents and families. The Good rating indicates that inspectors found leadership and management practice to meet the required standard at the time of the visit.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Epworth Grange provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. While the home accepts residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the dementia care approach. You might want to ask about memory support activities and staff training when you visit. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Epworth Grange received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in December 2023, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect a general Good rating rather than strong, observable evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe finding staff engaged with residents throughout the home, not just during scheduled activities. There's a sense that people here are seen as individuals with their own preferences and personalities, which families find reassuring.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff approach at Epworth Grange appears consistently attentive, with multiple families noting how team members respond to residents' needs and take time for personal interactions. This hands-on presence seems to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Bury where staff seem genuinely engaged with residents, Epworth Grange could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Epworth Grange, on Chirmside Street in Bury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit in December 2023, with the report published in January 2024. The home is run by Methodist Homes, a well-established not-for-profit organisation, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The consistent Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains is a positive sign, and the stable trend with no deterioration from the previous inspection adds to that picture. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specifics on staffing ratios, activity programmes, or food. This does not mean those things are absent; it means you will need to gather that evidence yourself on a visit. Before you go, ask the home for last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask to see the current activity schedule, and spend time in the communal areas watching how staff move around and speak to the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How MHA Epworth Grange – Residential & Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Staff who take time to chat and connect with residents
Compassionate Care in Bury at Epworth Grange
When families visit Epworth Grange in Bury, they often notice staff sitting with residents, sharing conversations rather than rushing through tasks. This care home focuses on treating each person as an individual, with regular activities that seem to bring genuine enjoyment to those living there.
Who they care for
Epworth Grange provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the dementia care approach. You might want to ask about memory support activities and staff training when you visit.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Bury where staff seem genuinely engaged with residents, Epworth Grange could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Epworth Grange received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in December 2023, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect a general Good rating rather than strong, observable evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe finding staff engaged with residents throughout the home, not just during scheduled activities. There's a sense that people here are seen as individuals with their own preferences and personalities, which families find reassuring.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff approach at Epworth Grange appears consistently attentive, with multiple families noting how team members respond to residents' needs and take time for personal interactions. This hands-on presence seems to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere in Bury where staff seem genuinely engaged with residents, Epworth Grange could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Epworth Grange, on Chirmside Street in Bury, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit in December 2023, with the report published in January 2024. The home is run by Methodist Homes, a well-established not-for-profit organisation, and has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The consistent Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led domains is a positive sign, and the stable trend with no deterioration from the previous inspection adds to that picture. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specifics on staffing ratios, activity programmes, or food. This does not mean those things are absent; it means you will need to gather that evidence yourself on a visit. Before you go, ask the home for last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask to see the current activity schedule, and spend time in the communal areas watching how staff move around and speak to the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how MHA Epworth Grange – Residential & Dementia Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How MHA Epworth Grange – Residential & Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Staff who take time to chat and connect with residents
Compassionate Care in Bury at Epworth Grange
When families visit Epworth Grange in Bury, they often notice staff sitting with residents, sharing conversations rather than rushing through tasks. This care home focuses on treating each person as an individual, with regular activities that seem to bring genuine enjoyment to those living there.
Who they care for
Epworth Grange provides care for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
While the home accepts residents with dementia, families haven't shared specific details about the dementia care approach. You might want to ask about memory support activities and staff training when you visit.
Management & ethos
The staff approach at Epworth Grange appears consistently attentive, with multiple families noting how team members respond to residents' needs and take time for personal interactions. This hands-on presence seems to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
“If you're looking for somewhere in Bury where staff seem genuinely engaged with residents, Epworth Grange could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
