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Views overlook beautiful grounds and rooms are well-furnished and attractively decorated. There is always something enjoyable for residents to do, with many activities and entertainments organised on their behalf.
There are multiple lounge areas to choose from, where residents can welcome visitors and enjoy menus that cater for...
Care Provided by The Clough
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees do not include;
Hairdressing
Newspapers/Magazines
None NHS Chiropody services
Dental costs
Some Optician charges (see manager for more information)
Transport costs ie; Taxi fares
Private telephone charges
The above list is not exhaustive please speak to the manager when enquiring.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Clough for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Clough to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Pearlcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Ashcroft (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- Visitors are respectfully asked to avoid visiting during mealtimes.
Parking
- Car parking on site
The Clough Reviews (41)
The Clough has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.497) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Clough has 41 reviews.
What a wonderful place! My Mother moved into The Clough at the end of Feb 2026 and she is very happy there. She has a lovely big room with fantastic views of the large garden. The building and facilities are very well maintained. The care staff are all welcoming, friendly, supportive and show a real interest in the residents wellbeing. My Mother is always complimenting the staff and how much she likes living there. The food looks great from my observations and Mum is enjoying it. There are constant special events and activities, in fact she has a better social life than me.
My mum is happy and that's all that matters. Just concern on cleaning of room and smell in bedroom. Laundry not returning her items and on numerous occasions we have seen other residents in mum's clothes. Personal items ( bed throws) gone missing. Great activities since the return of the events coordinator.
They always are approachable and friendly whilst ensuring the wellbeing of the individuals is maintained.
There is a 'family' atmosphere at The Clough which speaks volumes for the work that goes on to ensure everyone is looked after and appear to be in such a happy environment.
Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your kind words We truly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you feel the family atmosphere at The Clough. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of all our residents, and it's wonderful to know that their efforts are making a positive impact. We will continue to strive for excellence in our care. Thank you for your support.
Best residential care home in Bolton. Great staff and my mum is very happy there. Could not have picked a better place for my mum to be looked after. She says the food is very good and I believe her. Plus they have plenty of activities going on.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love to hear your feedback, especially so positive - I will be sure to pass this over to our wonderful staff!
All in all a five-star rating from me.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I will be sure to hand this over to our staff. Many thanks.
All in all the staff are brilliant and do a good job of looking after the residents there’s only one thing that lets the home down and that’s the lift it’s constantly breaking and means some residents get stuck up in their bedroom and it’s happening on a regular basis the owner of the building seriously needs to invest in a new reliable lift as it isn’t fair on the residents or the carers but other than that it’s a lovely home and I can’t fault the staff.
However as you have highlighted, there have been some minor problems and unfortunately with most...
My dad recently moved into The Clough Care Home, from the first day he was made to feel at home. The staff are caring, friendly and also always available to discuss Dad’s needs. Every visit to Dad also includes an update from the staff on how Dad is settling in.
Mum is treated with respect.
Many thanks, Lynne.
Very helpful, carers who are friendly and prioritise the well-being of people in their care.
Thank you for your kind words. I will feed this back to our team.
Our friend experienced end-of-life care that could not have been any better. Staff were kind, caring and compassionate.
We were also visiting another friend at a different home which couldn't be compared with The Clough.
Hence he was moved there. From needing a hoist in and out of a chair, The Clough staff worked to enable him to stand and walk aided by a Zimmer. That's dedication for you.
Hence, from our experience, we recommend The Clough. It is set in nice surroundings, with gardens, a patio and a conservatory. Judging by what we have experienced, residents are treated as people and not commodities.
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff do go above and beyond and it's always great to be able to show our staff the positive feedback and appreciation from family and friends.
My mum moved to The Clough on 20/10/2022. She has settled really well, never having experienced any care setting previously. Mum was at home prior to admission to the hospital on 05/09/20222. I visited The Clough, spoke with the manager and knew this was the right place for Mum. The staff are so caring, dedicated and motivate the residents to be the best they can be. It is 100% a great home.
Thank you for your positive review and kind words.
I have nothing but great words for the team at The Clough.
This is a care home where you walk in and feel a happy atmosphere. There are numerous rooms i.e. the busy room and the quiet room. This gives my granny the opportunity to choose where she is seated depending on how she is feeling that day.
Staff are always very busy but always have a smile (sometimes with their eyes if they are wearing face masks) for you. They will always offer us a cup of tea and a biscuit.
The manager is lovely and often comes and asks us how we are and if everything is ok.
We just know my granny is safe and looked after and we thank the whole team for this.
Also, the Christmas party was fantastic and we all enjoyed it. Thank you, you are all angels.
Thank you for your kind words and we are glad you enjoyed our Christmas party.
I will pass your positive comments over to our staff.
Always found the staff very helpful and caring.
Thank you for your review. As always, we appreciate your feedback, and I will be sure to pass your kind words over to our team at The Clough.
I visited my friend in The Clough today. The staff were lovely and friendly and the home was warm, clean and all the residents look happy. Staff were lovely to residents and I got a lovely feel to the place.
This means a lot to all of our team at The Clough. The team work very hard around the clock to look after our residents and it's always lovely to be able to hand over positive and kind words from our friends and family who visit.
My mother has only been here for a few days, however, so far it has been a very positive experience. All the staff have been welcoming and helpful. The room is very nice and clean. It seems like there are plenty of activities to keep the residents occupied.
Thank you for your feedback, its always nice for our team to receive such positive words. I will be sure to pass these over to our team at The Clough.
The staff have been great with Mum, in very trying circumstances. Still issues with hearing aids and glasses, but Mum not helping the situation at all. The social worker will be very helpful in being the bridge between family and staff.
Thank-you for your review. I will pass your kind comments on to our staff
My dad has been in this care home for about one month now and each time I visit, the staff are very friendly and always interactive with all of the residents. My dad is being well cared for at The Clough and has already managed to do a bit of walking on a frame. The meals are good and there's a good variety. So far, I'm very pleased with the care and attention that Dad is receiving.
Thank you for your kind words, this will be fed back to our staff.
My mum is very happy in The Clough. The staff are very friendly and my mum's needs are met. The food is very good and varied. The residents all seem settled and content.
Thank you for your kind words, our staff work extremely hard and it is always nice for them to see the positive feedback and appreciation from friends and families. I will be sure to pass your comments over to them.
My late wife's mother is cared for in an excellent environment by caring and attentive staff. In fact, I don't know how I would have managed without them!
Thank you for your review. I will pass these kind comments over to our staff.
My Dad stayed at the Clough this year for 3 months whilst he was having work done on his house. I found the Clough to be a lovely home and the staff were brilliant with him. Management was very approachable and often called to reassure me as I was worried. Turns out he loved it and he looked really good and well when we brought him back home. Thank you to The Clough.
You're very welcome and thank you for your kind words.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 May 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (2)

I started my career as a carer in a residential home and quickly progressed to a senior carer role. In 2012, I decided to focus my development on domiciliary care, where for the next 9 years I progressed through the company, from care co-ordinator, to head of client experience, and then deputy manager and here, I obtained my Level 5 Diploma in Adult Social Care.
I was appointed the registered manager of a home care company and enjoyed that experience and pressure, but in 2023, I had a career pivot into quality and compliance.
I enjoyed the different challenges presented in that role, but I really missed the interaction and the human touch I would regularly have in my previous roles, working day in, day out with the residents. With that, I decided to apply to be a manager at The Clough, and it’s one of the best decisions I have made in my career. I feel back at home.

Lynnette has worked her way up from Care Assistant to Deputy Manager in Pearlcare.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Clough
What types of Care is The Clough registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Clough have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Clough?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Clough to the centre of Bolton?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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