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Just minutes from Bury’s town centre, the home offers easy access to shops, parks, the open-air market and heritage railway. The building is arranged over two floors and divided into five small households, creating a cosy and familiar environment. All bedrooms are single occupancy and en-suite.
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Care Provided by Epworth Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 41 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Epworth Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Epworth Grange 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
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Hopkins (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
Epworth Grange Reviews (62)
Epworth Grange has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.520) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Epworth Grange has 62 reviews.
Everyone at Epworth Grange have gone above and beyond to welcome my mum and help her to feel settled and safe. The kindness she is shown is constant and obviously comes from genuine care and compassion- qualities that you hope for when you are choosing a suitable care home for your very vulnerable loved one. The place is beautiful and clean and the facilities are amazing. I could not wish for better care for my mum.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your mum. I will make sure I pass on your kind words to all the staff.
My uncle settled in almost immediately. The staff are absolutely brilliant, nothing is too much trouble. They have managed to sort things out for my uncle in a very short time which I have been trying to organise for years. I really could not have placed him anywhere better. He is 95 years old. I have recommended the home to many people. I would have no objections going in there myself if and when due.
Thank you for the wonderful review. It is a pleasure helping to look after your Uncle. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team.
I was very upset at having to put my father into care as he had always been able to look after himself up until the last three years. The staff at Epworth Grange are absolutely wonderful and nothing is too much trouble for them to do. As a very private man, my dad is never asked to do anything he feels uncomfortable with. He compares Epworth with being a 5-star hotel and I couldn't agree more! Keep up the good work!
I have been visiting my friend since before covid and I am so pleased to be back to regular visiting. The staff have done an amazing job through this difficult time and have continued to care for residents in a highly individualised way - nothing is too much trouble and an air of friendly efficiency and kindly respect permeates the home. Thank you for being so consistent and focused on doing the very best for residents.
My mum came to Epworth Grange in late March and we were both very apprehensive about this huge change. After Mum being so independent for so long it is taking time for her to adapt but staff have worked hard to ease the transition. Both my mum and myself have been shown nothing but kindness by all staff and I am happy in the knowledge that she is safe and well cared for 24 hours a day. Nothing is too much and staff are there to care for the residents and support relatives. Epworth Grange is a happy, clean, modern, and well-planned home that gives residents the opportunity to be independent or socialise as the mood takes. I feel sure that the care that my mum now receives will give her a new lease of life and want to take this opportunity to thank all staff for their kindness and for giving my mum such a high quality of care.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the team here at Epworth Grange.
I have made friends.
Meals are lovely.
Thank you for your lovely review; we are so happy that you feel well cared for here at Epworth Grange. I will make sure that your kind review is shared with the staff.
Staff are lovely.
Thank you for your lovely review; we are so happy that you feel well cared for here at Epworth Grange. I will make sure that your kind review is shared with the staff.
My father-in-law has been a resident at Epworth Grange for over six months now. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, I have found all the staff at Epworth excellent in their care of him and their communications with us. I am very glad that we chose Epworth to care for him.
I have very good care.
Thank you for your lovely review; we are so happy that you feel well cared for here at Epworth Grange. I will make sure that your kind review is shared with the staff.
I have found the staff to be caring and considerate, showing great compassion and awareness of my mums needs. There is a positive attitude within the home with laughter high on the list to keep spirits up. End of life care is dignified and supportive.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is reassuring to know that families feel supported, especially as their loved one is nearing the end of their life. I will ensure your kind review is passed on to the staff, who always strive to give the best care possible.
My mum, who has Alzheimer's disease, joined the Epworth Grange family at the end of February 2021. Due to the timing of her admission, I was not able to view the facilities beforehand and Mum had to go into quarantine. I was most impressed with the seamless way Mum, who can be very difficult, was taken under the wing of the carers and made to feel comfortable and welcome. I was fortunate that nominated visitors were soon allowed and have seen for myself how Mum has settled.
It was so unfortunate that we were unable to show you our lovely home prior to your mum coming to stay with us, thank you for putting your trust in us. It is always lovely to receive positive reviews, which I will share with the staff as they work really hard to make sure the residents are well cared for.
Exceptional levels of care delivered. Residents treated with respect and dignity. Where possible, residents are involved in all aspects of care and daily living. Despite not being able to visit as much as we would like due to Covid restrictions, we continue to feel well informed. Fewer activities than usual due to a staff vacancy but every effort is being made to provide meaning and routine to life, with other staff members picking up the baton wherever possible.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind comments to the staff team.
We are extremely grateful for the sincere and caring attitude demonstrated by all the staff we have had contact with. This has been a very difficult time for my relative to move to a new home but the helpfulness and dedication of the staff have contributed to her settling in so well.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I will pass on your kind words to the staff.
Sadly, my father passed away in July having lived at Epworth Grange for the last eight years and I am leaving this review on behalf of my sister and I. My father’s time at Epworth Grange was characterised by a very high standard of care and, as part of this, he was very much placed at the centre of the approach of the whole team. Importantly, all the staff made our father feel that he was not just in a home, rather he was at home; often going the extra mile to create that sense. So much so, that when he was hospitalised on a number of occasions he was visibly agitated to return, only settling when he got back to the comfort of his room and the welcome of familiar faces. We will always be grateful for the compassion of everyone at Epworth Grange over the last eight years and, to us, it was fitting that he left Epworth Grange on the day of his funeral. It was sad, but also comforting to our family to observe that the staff felt they had lost a member of their family as well. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was our privilege to help care for your father. We miss him, and all of his family. I will pass on your kind comments to the team.
Mum has issues with mobility and onset of Dementia. Looking after herself became a problem and, even with daily carers, following another fall 24-hour care was needed. Mum came to look at Epworth Grange and on the brief visit commented on how friendly and happy the staff and residents seemed and that she would be happy to live there. She loves her room to which we brought items from home and is very comfortable and happy. She really enjoys mealtimes and says the food is just how she would make it! She has joined in with some of the activities, Grand National and making Easter Cards, and I love seeing her pictures on Facebook. I know she is well cared for, but importantly she is more contented than she has been for many years, and that gives me confidence for the future.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback, and thank you so much for your compliments. I will pass on your kind comments to the staff team.
How lucky we were to find this placement for my mum when she could no longer live in her own home. All our worries were over in trying to look after our mum on the day she was admitted.
Thank you so much for your excellent review of Epworth Grange; I will pass this feedback to my team.
This is a small, welcoming home, with excellent, dedicated staff, who are always chatty and positive. The standard of care is very high; there is no hesitation in calling GP's etc if needed, my aunt's personal care is excellent, I have never had a reason to complain. She is happy and contented, enjoys the food and has been very well cared for. They always let me know if she needs anything in particular, eg a wheelchair and have a review of her situation every 6-months. The home is bright, clean and well maintained, there is a hairdresser and chiropodist, as well as communal organised events and close links to the church for those who want that. The high standards of care from the staff are reflected in the fact that they have had very few Covid cases; they have been rigorous in their hygiene and testing. They have maintained regular contact by e-mail with residents' families, followed up by personal calls if necessary. I can't fault their communication and dedication during this difficult time.
Thank you so much for your excellent review of Epworth Grange; I will pass this feedback to my team.
She is extremely well looked after by a very caring, attentive and understanding staff. Mother does have her moments of uncertainty, as we all do, but a little reassurance and the moment is passed.
Her sunny room meets all her needs. Her window looks out into the garden, a pleasing view, even in winter when the green grass is the main highlight. Most months have flowers somewhere to be seen, and she does enjoy going round the garden when we are able.
The menu is well thought out with plenty of variety, and mother certainly doesn't go hungry.
All the staff make an excellent team, from carers, cleaners, seniors, admin, laundry, kitchen staff and maintenance to entertainment and the chaplain (I hope I haven't missed anybody out!). One big happy family, thank you.
I will pass on your kind comments to the team.
Epworth is a lovely, welcoming and clean home with a fabulous garden. They provide a varied programme of daily activities as well as meeting her spiritual needs.
During Covid-19 staff have facilitated Skype calls which have maintained virtual face to face contact with Mum and our wider families, so beneficial for her wellbeing and our peace of mind. Staff have also sent regular updates, keeping family informed during these challenging and frightening times.
Mum says her care is very good, the staff look after you really well and nothing is too much trouble. A testament to Mum's happiness.
Thank you Epworth Grange.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback, and thank you so much for your compliments. I will pass on your kind comments to the staff team.
On March 21st I will have resided here for 2 years. I only have a nephew as blood relation who is unable to visit me, apart from twice a year, owing to disability. However, I have been welcomed and very well cared for here and attend all the social activities. My room is clean and comfortable and has some of my own furniture and photos etc. I have a very clean, well-equiped bathroom. My teacher friends visit me and comment on how well I look and a younger appearance. I benefit from the hairdressing and reflexology and now become mobile!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 January 2024Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Susan Hopkinson is the dedicated Home Manager at MHA Epworth Grange, where she has been proudly leading the home since 2014. A qualified RGN, Susan began her career as a student nurse in 1988 before working at Hope Hospital (now Salford Royal). It was during her early career in a local nursing home that her passion for care home nursing truly began.
Susan took on her first Home Manager role in 1999 and brings decades of leadership experience to Epworth Grange. She is passionate about ensuring residents are always at the heart of everything the team does, and is committed to creating a respectful, sensitive, and supportive environment where people feel truly at home.
Known for her compassionate and fair approach, Susan is especially proud of the dedicated team she works alongside—many of whom have been with the home for over a decade. Together, they strive to deliver consistently high standards of person-centred care in a warm and welcoming setting.
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