England

Rated:GoodResidential

Epworth Grange

1 Chirmside Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 2BX

01617617500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2023

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 51 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 41 are the same and 8 are lower.

15 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodOct 2017
GoodJan 2024

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 Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Epworth Grange

Epworth Grange is a residential care home in Bury, providing care for older people. It is operated by Methodist Homes. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Epworth Grange provides care for older people in Bury, accommodating a maximum of 41 residents. At the time of inspection, 38 people were using the service. The home is operated by Methodist Homes.

People living at the home and their relatives felt the service was safe. There were enough staff to care for people safely, with correct staff recruitment procedures in place. Risks were effectively managed, and accidents and incidents were properly monitored.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 January 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenParkingActivities ProgrammeChapelDining RoomCommunal Lounge

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists furnished single bedrooms with private en-suite facilities.
Shared facilities include lounges, a hair and beauty salon, gardens and patio areas, with parking in front of the home.

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: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL8 2BX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 11 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Epworth Grange'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 Epworth Grange, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Epworth Grange, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Epworth Grange'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