Dove House

Bridgeman Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6SA

01204319890

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Bolton Council

Beds

20 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bolton Council, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Dove House

Dove House is a 20-bed residential care home located on Bridgeman Street in Bolton, Lancashire. Run by Bolton Council, it provides care for both older people and younger adults, offering accommodation for those requiring residential support.

The home is situated in Bolton town centre area, providing access to local amenities and services typical of the area. As a council-run facility, it operates within the local authority's care provision framework.

The home does not currently hold a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating, as it has not yet been inspected by the regulator. This means formal quality assessments and ratings are not yet available through the standard inspection process.

Potential residents and their families should contact Bolton Council directly for specific information about current availability, care provision, support offered, and any waiting lists or application processes.

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dove 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 Dove 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Dove 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