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The Old Vicarage

Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 7EQ
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The Old Vicarage is a family-run residential care home in Bolton, offering personalised support for older people in a welcoming Victorian setting with attractive grounds. The home focuses on comfort, dignity, companionship and helping residents maintain independence where possible.

Residents benefit from tailored care planning, freshly prepared meals, varied activities and comfortable shared spaces that encourage a friendly daily routine.

The Old Vicarage also offers a small number of Close Care Intermediate...  

Care Provided by The Old Vicarage

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,135 - £1,405£1,135 - £1,405
Residential Dementia Care£1,395 - £1,405£1,395 - £1,405

Contact The Old Vicarage 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

Person in charge

  • Gabrielle Macdonald (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome any time of the day, however they are asked to avoid meal times if possible as this tends to be a busy period whilst assisting residents.

Parking

  • Ample onsite parking is available.

The Old Vicarage Reviews (51)

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9.5

The Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.517) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Vicarage has 51 reviews.

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Review from Carolyn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since arriving here, Mum has settled in well and we have been very impressed with all the staff and service. We couldn't be more pleased.

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Review from Wendy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent care home with very caring staff.

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Review from Margaret C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is very well looked after at The Old Vicarage. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. The last eighteen months have been so difficult for everyone and we really appreciate the dedication and professionalism of everyone at the Old Vicarage, throughout this period.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Owner at The Old Vicarage

Dear Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is really appreciated by all our staff and I know it will be useful to other people when looking for a suitable Care home for their own loved ones. Kind regards, Mark.

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Review from Nora P (Wife of Resident) published on 11 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone was very caring and professional. No complaints at all. Everything was absolutely great.

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Review from Stephen P (Son of Resident) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly and welcoming staff. Always a clean and tidy room etc. Great food in nice surroundings.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Director at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. These are not only important to ourselves to get your feedback, but they help other potential residents and their families make important decisions when looking for care. Kind regards.

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Review from L T (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been a resident for two years and the care she has received has been fantastic. The staff are extremely caring and it is great to know she is so well looked after.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Director at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for your review. Our staff always appreciate it when their hard work is acknowledged. Kind regards.

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Review from J K (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good and caring staff are making Mum's stay comfortable.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Director at The Old Vicarage

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. It is much appreciated. Kind regards.

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Review from John N (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Old Vicarage is expertly managed. The home provides a high level of comfort with good quality furnishings and decor. The meals are served in two lovely rooms and provide a balanced and good quality diet. Mum can have items of her own to make her room personalised. Her room has an ensuite toilet and basin and is very modern and bright. Mum is very happy. There are, when possible, lots of activities and external visits too. Covid has altered this, of course. The staff are all lovely and provide a family-like atmosphere.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Director at The Old Vicarage

Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I know our staff always appreciate any positive recognition for the hard work they do. Kind regards.

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Review from Jonathan B (Son of Resident) published on 8 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our experience has been very positive. The home has continued to give excellent care under very difficult covid restrictions and circumstances.

Reply from Mark Macdonald, Director at The Old Vicarage
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for submitting your review, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Kind regards.

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Review from Sonia R (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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On first arrival I noticed how clean, friendly and warm the building was.
The bedrooms, lounge, dining room etc so clean and well furnished.

The staff are wonderful and the residents happy and content, to me that means everything.

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Review from Mark C (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always found the staff at the The Old Vicarage very friendly and helpful and would have no problem recommending the home. At the time of writing, a number of staff are off sick, resulting in extra workload for their colleagues. Although obviously under pressure, they still demonstrate the same level of care and commitment as always, with their usual cheery smiles, resulting in a very calm and relaxed atmosphere.

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Review from Patricia G (Niece of Resident) published on 26 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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The care my aunt received from the staff and management at The Old Vicarage was at times exceptional. Attention to individual and personalized care was reviewed on daily bases. I found the staff very responsive to requests made by the family. There was good communication between carers and family members.

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Review from Elspeth R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is bright, clean and well maintained without even a hint of any unpleasant odours associated with care homes for the elderly. All staff address my mother personally and ensure that her personal, medical and social needs care are met. At particular times of the year eg Halloween and Christmas, the home has been pleasantly decorated; there are visitors to the home to provide beauty and creative activities. My mother has a bungalow on the grounds but goes to the home for her meals and social care. Staff ensure her safety at all times. The management is sensitive to the need to balance staff numbers to demand services they provide whilst ensuring the payments for care are affordable even though this can sometimes stretch staff levels, it doesn't detract from the care provided.

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Review from Irene C (Resident / Service User) published on 12 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care.
Excellent food.
Excellent staff.

Excellent facilities.

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Review from Anthony W (Grandson of Resident) published on 24 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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My Grandmother has been in the Home for just over 2 years. It has enhanced her life as she is now in a place where she is cared for constantly by friendly and dedicated staff. She has made new friends and the loneliness that was setting in when she was in her own home is a long distance memory. It is a beautiful home which is decorated and furnished to a very high standard and extremely clean. I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone.

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Review from Ian F (Son of Resident) published on 9 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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The Old Vicarage is more like home with superb standards of decor and fitments.

The staff are always friendly and helpful and the team leader is central to the delivery of excellent service. The home is undergoing some extension work to the building and is scheduled for completion by May 17. Yet already you can see The Old Vicarage vision through the high standard of design and fittings, once complete this will truly further enhance what is already a high standard care home. I know my mother is in safe hands and a caring environment.

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Review from Philip G (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very warm environment where staff are always willing to help. My mother is well looked after and very happy.

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Review from B B (Wife of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home and support given to both my husband and I has been exceptional.
Nothing is too much trouble.

The facilities are good and the staff have been extremely supporting of us both. I am always made to feel welcome when I visit him at any time.

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Review from Philip D (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been in The Old Vicarage for 9 months. I couldn't have found a better care home.
She is very well cared for by the excellent team of staff. She enjoys the meals and joins in the activities.

The home is very clean and well appointed. Mum's room is lovely.

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Review from Michelle S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home my mum is in is a lovely friendly environment. The staff are always polite and also ready to help if you have any concerns.
My mum is very happy there, she does arts and crafts, armchair exercises and a singing group.

I am more than happy with how my mum is being looked after.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 01 October 2025
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 12 July 2026

We have one beautiful single en-suite bedroom available. For the more independent resident, we also have a Close Care bungalow/bedsit available to rent within the grounds. This is an ideal option for the more independent minded resident who requires support close to hand. (cleaning, catering, with day care & activities provided within the home). Available for permanent basis.

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