Laburnum Lodge

Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6PP

01204335455

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 November 2020

Provider

Bolton Council

Beds

32 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodApr 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Laburnum Lodge

Laburnum Lodge is a care home in the Breightmet area of Bolton, offering both residential and nursing care. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations.

Laburnum Lodge is situated in the Breightmet area of Bolton and provides short-stay intermediate care and support for 32 people, aiming to help them return to their own home or move into other care settings. The service, owned by Bolton Council, is close to local amenities and accessible by public transport.

The service demonstrated strong infection prevention and control procedures, with clear communication at reception to professional visitors. Staff maintained regular contact with family members, keeping them informed of current guidance and requirements. The service successfully contained outbreaks and learned lessons to improve future responses, with staff responding calmly to potential issues and developing better understanding of infection prevention practices.

Joint working with clinicians was effective, with evident mutual respect and acknowledgement of each team's strengths and skills.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 November 2020

Specialist Care

Dementia

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL2 6PP

Registered care categories

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 7 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 November 2020.

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

Read Laburnum Lodge'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 Laburnum Lodge, 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 Laburnum Lodge, 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 Laburnum Lodge'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