Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street

Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7HY

01204694286

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 February 2018

Provider

Royal Mencap Society

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodMay 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 Royal Mencap Society, which runs 25 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 23 Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street

Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street is a residential care home in Bolton, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. The findings from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

This domestic property in Horwich provides accommodation and personal care for up to four people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. The home is part of The Royal Mencap Society and has good access to local shops and public transport. At the time of inspection, three people were living at the service, which is managed by a registered manager.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 May 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL6 7HY

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 3 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 February 2018.

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

Read Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street'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 Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street, 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 Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street, 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 Royal Mencap Society - 62 Wright Street'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