The Bungalow

54-56, Mossfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AB

01204794172

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 March 2021

Provider

SH Care Ltd

Beds

19 beds

About The Bungalow

The Bungalow is a residential care home in Bolton, providing single-storey accommodation for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Bungalow provides single-storey accommodation for up to 19 older people in the Farnworth area of Bolton. At the time of inspection, all 19 places were occupied. The service had implemented measures to manage visits safely, including contacting relatives to discuss arrangements and establishing a booking system with cleaning between visits.

A dedicated visiting area with a separate entrance meant visitors did not need to access other parts of the home, and hand sanitizing facilities were available on entry and exit.

Staff practices supported infection control, with all employees working exclusively at this location and none from clinically extremely vulnerable groups. Staff wore appropriate personal protective equipment throughout the home and had arrangements in place to maintain social distancing during breaks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 March 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BL4 0AB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 10 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 March 2021.

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

Read The Bungalow'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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow, 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 The Bungalow'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