Astley Grange

288 Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton BL1 8DU
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The home is a small, independent run private nursing home with 28 beds. The home has variety of rooms from large ensuites to smaller standard rooms.
Each room is tastefully decorated, and residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms to their own tastes.

The home is nursing registered therefore has a nurse on site at all times. The staff work closely with the local hospice to make sure they are all upskilled in end-of-life care. The homework closely with the local community including the local Age UK and local schools to enrich the resident's experience.

The home prides itself on its diversity and welcomes all. The home manager has worked within the company for the last 3 years and the business owners have been running the home for the last 10 years plus. The staff here are passionate about their residents and their jobs making sure their residents are at the heart of all they do.

All are welcome to view the home when ever their wish.
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Care Provided by Astley Grange

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1485
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1485
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1485
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1485
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1350 – £1485
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1485
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1485
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1485

according to individual needs

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Astley Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Astley 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Astley Grange to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Owner

  • Astley Grange Homes Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sophie Rice (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (7)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time, the home ask if you are bringing a dog to visit your loved one, you ring ahead of time so the team can make sure their lovely Freddie is out the way (the cat). Meal times are approx 12 and 4 pm, however, this can vary depending on the needs of the residents that day

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available

Astley Grange Reviews (45)

9.3

Astley Grange has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.254) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Astley Grange has 45 reviews.

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Review from Janet B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was resident at Astley Grange fromthe end of November 2025 until she passed away in March 2026.


The care given to Mum during her time there by all the staff was outstanding. They helped her have as much independance as possible but quickly stepped in when needed.


The days leading up to Mums passing

were obviously very hard for the family but nothing was too much trouble, any questions however silly we felt they were were answered honestly and the care given to ourselves as well as Mum was 2nd to none.
Reply from Nehal Patel, Director at Astley GrangeThank you very much for your feedback. We truly appreciate it, as maintaining high standards is very important to us.
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Review from Brenda P (Niece of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Staff all very caring and professional. Astley Grange is kept very clean and tidy at all times.
Reply from Nehal Patel, Director at Astley GrangeThank you very much for your feedback. We believe that feedback is very important for us to maintain high standards.
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Review from Diane W (Regular Volunteer) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really caring and friendly staff who assist with eating and encourage appetite by
providing blended and soft foods, and beakers with lids so that clients can drink safely. The staff know the client's requirements and assist her cheerfully and using her name.
The room is kept clean & tidy, and temperature
controlled as much as possible. The bed-bound client has a comfortable adjustable bed with matting to ensure she doesn't fall out or try to get out.
Staff very understanding of the client's physical and mental state and closely monitor any changes or deterioration.
Reply from Nehal Patel, Director at Astley GrangeThank you very much for your feedback. We believe that feedback is very important for us to maintain high standards.
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Review from Alan M (Relative of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy with my son's care at Astley Grange. I never worry when I leave him.
Reply from Nehal Patel, Director at Astley GrangeThank you very much for your feedback. We believe that feedback is very important for us to maintain high standards.
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Review from S C (Son of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is so very happy and settled at Astley Grange, she's been there over 5 years and never once has she asked to leave .
The staff are busy but caring , the home strives to make improvements and offer a relevant and dignified service .
Reply from Nehal Patel, Director at Astley GrangeThank you very much for your feedback. We believe that feedback is very important for us to maintain high standards.
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Review from E A (Cousin of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks to all the staff who helped my relative settle in quickly and always saw to her needs with a smile and a joke. She could make her room feel like home, which helped her a great deal. We could visit when it was convenient for us and we were also made very welcome by the staff. Health needs were
always discussed fully with the nursing staff giving us peace of mind, for which we were very grateful.
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Review from T G (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was relieved when I knew my dad could come to live at Astley Grange because I knew he would be looked after properly. All the staff were friendly to him and made my family welcome.
Thank you everyone we can't express our gratitude enough to you all.
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Review from Martin W (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was well looked after by all the staff they did a great job as she settled in. Can't thank them enough.
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Review from Carly L (Friend of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thanks to all the staff at Astley Grange, it’s clear to see how much they care about their residents! The care they give is second to none and I’ll be forever grateful for how they looked after my friend in her last days. Thanks again.
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Review from Lesley W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was only at Astley Grange for just over two weeks for end-of-life care. The staff are a wonderful caring bunch and everywhere is spotlessly clean. I was dreading him having to go into a home but I really couldn't have wished for him to be in a nicer place. I would very much like to thank everyone
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Review from Gail F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum-in-law went into Astley Grange for respite care while we went on holiday. We had chosen carefully but still were anxious on leaving her. Our anxieties were totally unnecessary. We kept in contact with the home while we were away and the staff were more than happy to tell us how she was doing
(sadly she didn't win at Bingo!). It was a pleasure to observe how happy and settled she was when I went to collect her. She had a 'wonderful time' and was 'very happy'. All the staff were 'excellent' and she enjoyed the meals and the entertainment. She has given us permission to go on holiday again, providing she can return to Astley Grange! We all can highly recommend Astley Grange.
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Review from Susan H (Husband of Resident) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was only in Astley Grange for a short while, but he got the best of help from all the nurses and staff you could ever want. Everyone was so nice and helpful to me and my family in our sad time. It is a wonderful home, and all are looked after very well.
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Review from John A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding home of the four I'd experienced my mother-in-law being in. The staff were caring and attentive and the place seemed quite "homely". Sadly it was only a short stay as she passed away but I'm pretty certain she'd have enjoyed being here given different circumstances.
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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff were understanding and handed my mum with care and dignity. I felt so safe leaving my mum in their company.
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Review from I A (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, my mum's stay was short due to being very poorly when arriving. However, during her time there my family found all the staff very good and helpful. They helped my mum with dignity and care and always kept me fully informed. I shall always be grateful for what they did for my mum.
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Review from P H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband sadly was only in this nursing home for just over 2 weeks. The staff were exceptional and couldn't have done more. I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Patricia A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What makes this nursing home excellent is the staff. They are professional, genuinely caring, well managed, reliable, very few agency staff required and they all get on and work well together. It is a happy place for residents and staff and consequently, the atmosphere in the home is positive and secure.
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Review from Adrian R (Son of Resident) published on 22 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not have wished for better treatment and care for my mother.
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Review from Angela W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In all the 10 months that my father stayed at Astley Grange, it was the perfect home from home. With friendly, helpful, professional staff and lovely residents. My father was happy and settled. Before my father passed away with advanced dementia he needed consistent support and assistance which he received
from the dedicated staff. It is a wonderful home that cares for all residents and their families.
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Review from P C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has recently died aged 97 she has been residing at Astley Grange for nearly 6 years. During that time she had been shown by all members of staff kindness, assistance and dedication to all of her needs. She was so grateful to all members of staff. They enabled her to keep her dignity to the
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.254)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.254) out of 10 for Astley Grange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.654 for Astley Grange is calculated as follows: ( (57 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 81 Ratings = 4.654
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Astley Grange is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jan 2026

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (2)

Nehal

Nehal Patel

Job Title: Business owner Joined: 2014

Nehal has co-owned Astley Grange for over 10 years and has an active role with the day-to-day running of the home. Nehal supports the residents and staff through the difficult journey of coming into a nursing home and helps to make sure that the nursing home is a welcoming environment.

Sophie

Sophie Rice

Job Title: Registered Home Manager Joined: 2023

Sophie has worked within the home for 3 years and has 13 plus years of experience as a mental health nurse. Sophie came to us as a part-time nurse and quickly worked her way up to deputy manager. After our previous manager retired, Sophie took the opportunity to take the next step into management. Sophie has a background in nursing homes and has qualifications in advanced dementia and end-of-life care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Astley Grange

What types of Care is Astley Grange registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Astley Grange have?

There are 28 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Astley Grange?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other 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 Astley Grange to the centre of Bolton?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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