Agricola House

17 Kirklees Street, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 3NE

01204880023

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 August 2022

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodJun 2018
GoodAug 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Agricola House

Agricola House is a residential care home in Bury, providing personal care in an adapted building. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Agricola House is a residential care home providing personal care to six people in an adapted building that accommodates up to eight residents. Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding processes and maintain robust risk assessments that are kept current and relevant. The home implements safe recruitment practices, manages medicines safely, and has effective systems in place to prevent infection spread.

All accidents and incidents are reported and analysed promptly.

The service is well organised under leadership with a clear vision for improving care. Management takes an open and honest approach to supporting residents, with clearly defined roles that ensure accountability and consistent service delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 August 2022

Specialist Care

Mental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms have level-access en-suite facilities, and the first floor is reached by lift or stairs.
Shared spaces include two kitchens, one usable for therapy, a living room and an assisted bathroom.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL8 3NE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 13 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 August 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 2 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 2 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 2 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Agricola House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Agricola House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Agricola House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Agricola House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees