Hyde Lea

Hyde Lea, 49 Sharples Park, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 6PG

01204419883

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 February 2024

Provider

Hyde Lea Limited

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 40 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 32 are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and none are lower.

14 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

GoodApr 2016
GoodApr 2018
Requires ImprovementFeb 2024

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2024.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hyde Lea Limited runs in England.

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 Hyde Lea

Hyde Lea is a 19-bed residential care home located in Bolton, Lancashire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. Situated on Sharples Park, it operates as a smaller-scale facility within the North West region.

The home was last inspected by the CQC on 22 February 2024, when it received a "Requires Improvement" rating. This designation indicates that while the home delivers some adequate care, there are areas identified for development to meet all regulatory standards.

Hyde Lea is operated by Hyde Lea Limited. The home's focus on dementia care alongside support for older people reflects its specialist approach to residents with these care needs. As a residential service, it provides accommodation alongside personal care support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hyde Lea, 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 Hyde Lea, 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 Hyde Lea'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