Astley Grange Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-08-04
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed here, with flexible visiting arrangements that let them come and go as needed. The staff seem to understand that when time is limited, every moment matters, and they work to make sure families can be together without unnecessary restrictions.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership73
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-08-04
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2026 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary does not include specific detail about how care plans are written, how often they are reviewed, what dementia training staff have completed, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. Dementia is listed as a specialism.Is this home caring?
Astley Grange was rated Good for Caring at its January 2026 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff treat residents with warmth, dignity, and respect, and whether people's independence is supported. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or examples of practice were included in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2026 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, supports independence, and handles complaints well. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement, or complaint handling was published.Is the home well-led?
Astley Grange was rated Good for Well-led at its January 2026 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Sophie Jan Rice, is in post. The home is run by Astley Grange Homes Limited, with two nominated individuals, Mrs Bijal Rathour and Mrs Nehal Manish Patel. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests a period of active improvement work, though the published summary does not describe the culture, governance systems, or how staff are supported in specific terms.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Their experience with end-of-life care appears particularly strong, with practical support for families during difficult transitions. For those living with dementia, the team provides specialist support alongside their general care services. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings to both residents and their families. 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
Astley Grange received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2026 inspection, a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the broad positive finding rather than confirmed evidence of practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed here, with flexible visiting arrangements that let them come and go as needed. The staff seem to understand that when time is limited, every moment matters, and they work to make sure families can be together without unnecessary restrictions.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're facing difficult decisions about end-of-life care, visiting Astley Grange could help you understand whether their approach feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Astley Grange, at 288 Blackburn Road in Bolton, was assessed in January 2026 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating and suggests the home has made meaningful progress. A named registered manager is in post and the home is registered to care for people living with dementia, older and younger adults, and people with physical disabilities across 30 beds. The main limitation for any family considering this home is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating is encouraging, and the upward trend matters, but it is not a substitute for what you see with your own eyes on a visit. Focus your visit on the things this report cannot confirm: how staff speak to your parent when they think no one is watching, whether the environment feels calm and familiar for someone living with dementia, what happens on night shifts, and how the team communicates with families between formal reviews.
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In Their Own Words
How Astley Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A place where families can stay close during life's hardest moments
Compassionate Care in Bolton at Astley Grange
When someone you love needs end-of-life care, being there matters more than anything. Astley Grange in Bolton understands this deeply, opening their doors to families who want to remain close during those precious final days. They've created spaces where relatives can stay overnight, share meals together, and simply be present when it counts most.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Their experience with end-of-life care appears particularly strong, with practical support for families during difficult transitions.
For those living with dementia, the team provides specialist support alongside their general care services. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings to both residents and their families.
“If you're facing difficult decisions about end-of-life care, visiting Astley Grange could help you understand whether their approach feels right for your family.”
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
Astley Grange received a Good rating across all five domains at its January 2026 inspection, a meaningful improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the broad positive finding rather than confirmed evidence of practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed here, with flexible visiting arrangements that let them come and go as needed. The staff seem to understand that when time is limited, every moment matters, and they work to make sure families can be together without unnecessary restrictions.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're facing difficult decisions about end-of-life care, visiting Astley Grange could help you understand whether their approach feels right for your family.
Worth a visit
Astley Grange, at 288 Blackburn Road in Bolton, was assessed in January 2026 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating and suggests the home has made meaningful progress. A named registered manager is in post and the home is registered to care for people living with dementia, older and younger adults, and people with physical disabilities across 30 beds. The main limitation for any family considering this home is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. A Good rating is encouraging, and the upward trend matters, but it is not a substitute for what you see with your own eyes on a visit. Focus your visit on the things this report cannot confirm: how staff speak to your parent when they think no one is watching, whether the environment feels calm and familiar for someone living with dementia, what happens on night shifts, and how the team communicates with families between formal reviews.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Astley Grange Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Astley Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A place where families can stay close during life's hardest moments
Compassionate Care in Bolton at Astley Grange
When someone you love needs end-of-life care, being there matters more than anything. Astley Grange in Bolton understands this deeply, opening their doors to families who want to remain close during those precious final days. They've created spaces where relatives can stay overnight, share meals together, and simply be present when it counts most.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults both over and under 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Their experience with end-of-life care appears particularly strong, with practical support for families during difficult transitions.
For those living with dementia, the team provides specialist support alongside their general care services. They understand the unique challenges dementia brings to both residents and their families.
The home & environment
The home is consistently described as clean and well-maintained, which brings comfort when you're already dealing with so much. There's a memorial garden where families can remember loved ones who've passed — a thoughtful touch that shows they understand grief doesn't end when someone leaves.
“If you're facing difficult decisions about end-of-life care, visiting Astley Grange could help you understand whether their approach feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
