
The staff are fabulous and so caring and hardworking.Cheryl M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn't ask for better care. Well done everyone!L L(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)


The staff are fabulous and so caring and hardworking.Cheryl M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We couldn't ask for better care. Well done everyone!L L(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)


St. Catherine's Care Home is located in the middle of Horwich near Bolton and is close to shops, amenities, public transport and the M62 motorway link. Middlebrook Shopping Centre is just one mile away.
This purpose built care home provides nursing and social care for the frail elderly and the mentally infirm elderly.
Accommodation at St Catherine's is provided in single occupancy rooms, some of which are spacious enough for sharing.
St. Catherine's...
Care Provided by St Catherine's Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available. Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact St Catherine's Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Catherine's Care Home 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Stewart (Registered Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (58)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
St Catherine's Care Home Reviews (137)
St Catherine's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.705) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Catherine's Care Home has 137 reviews.
Not waited long to enter to see my friend. Very lovely, caring staff, helpful, very nice to speak to. Rate them all very highly, smiling, pleasant and excellent carers. Care home the best I have visited out of 5 homes by far. The rooms and lounge is faultless.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. All the team at St Catherine's appreciate it & hope your friend continues to enjoy living with us.
St Catherines is home from home to me and my mum. She is always well cared for by the loving caring staff in the dementia unit. No matter what time of day we visit she is always clean, neat and tidy, has her hair cut regularly. St Catherines dementia unit gives us peace of mind knowing mum is living the best life she can. Staff also ring me if the doctor is coming, jabs and any medical issues, thank you St Catherines.
Thank you Julie! We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at St Catherine's Care Home was so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
My dad went into St Catherin's Care Home in March 2024. From the start he felt very settled & comfortable. The staff are extremely caring & attentive. The professionalism is second to none. As a family we are very happy that our Dad was cared for at St Catherine's. I would definitely recommend this home to any family.
Thank you Jacky for letting us know how we are doing at St Catherine's Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. Take care & have a wonderful day!
My friend Peter came to St Catherine's Care Home in March 2025 from hospital and whilst only there for 7 or 8 months, I could not have wished for better care and treatment for what was a particularly challenging period in his life. The staff at all levels were absolutely wonderful. The communication with myself was impeccable, I was never in doubt that he was receiving the best possible care.
Thank you Philip for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience at St Catherine's Care Home. We are so sorry to hear about your friend but pleased you felt your friend received great care and hope that their time at St Catherine's did see some friendships flourish, especially with the care team. Take care.
Extremely satisfied with the care and support my mother received. The home is bright, cheerful and pleasant. The food standard is excellent and the staff are a credit to the home.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. Take care.
You have made my husband a new man. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! Feedback like this goes a long way into ensuring our staff are doing the best job possible, and we are so happy to hear that your husband is feeling better. Take care & have a wonderful day!
I am very happy.
Thank you for sharing how you feel about our wonderful home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
I visit a friend and am happy to know she is safe and well looked after. The staff are very welcoming and pleasant.
Thank you Jean for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience of our home. We are pleased to learn it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
Some of the staff are v caring and helpful but this isn't consistent across the board. At times the main lounge only has one or even no staff present. The grey rom where you can visit the residents is ideal when there's a few family members wanting to visit. I've noticed positive changes in numbers of staff, smartness of staff and cleanliness etc since harbour took over.
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your views. All of the team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and we are disappointed to hear that you feel this has not happened in your case. We appreciate all of your...
Mum has only been here about 3 weeks + seems settled + looked after. The staff are all lovely with all the residents there seems to be plenty of activities.
Thank you Bev for your positive feedback towards St Catherine's Care Home. We are pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the care and activities provided by the home. We are committed to delivering fun and entertainment into the home for all of the residents to enjoy. Take care & have a great day!
My mother's time at St Catherine's was sadly limited but during the time before she passed was excellent mainly driven by the professionalism, empathy and genuine care shown by staff. I have to spotlight Janet who demonstrated the attributes of an angel when my mother passed. Her honesty, sensitivity and genuine empathy made the worst moments possible. All staff made us feel welcomed, and provided assurance that my mother was being cared for in her final days with dignity and respect. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are very sorry to hear of your loss, so offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are pleased to hear that you felt your mother was treated with great care and dignity, and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Take care.
Since my mum was admitted at the beginning of June 2025, the staff has been compassionate and caring, friendly but still professional. They provide exceptional care under very challenging conditions and do manage my mum well. I am happy that mum is being looked after and well cared for and more importantly that she is safe.
Thank you Elisabeth for your comments about your recent experience at St Catherine's Care Home. Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you are so pleased with the quality of our care. Take care & have a lovely day!
We as a family not had any issues with the home or carers. They look after him very well and he has settled very well. We would really like to see him going out at some stage in the mini bus.
Thank you Sharon for your comments about St Catherine's Care Home. We appreciate you taking the time to give feedback and letting us know how we are doing. We have acknowledged the concerns you have, and improvements you have suggested to better the home. Hopefully when the nicer weather returns, residents, including your Dad, will be able to enjoy trips out. Take care & have a lovely day.
St Catherines is a lovely facility for mum to live. Staff have got to know her personality and needs, meaning a bespoke service to meet her requirements. Nothing is too much trouble for the nurses/care staff. SC is very hospitable to visitors which is important to her family and friends. The communal day room is a nice space to visit and see other residents/visitors.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at St Catherine's Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. We are glad that you love our homely communal room. Take care & have a great day.
My uncle is very fortunate that you have such an excellent, caring staff.
Thank you for your feedback about your recent experience at St Catherine's Care Home. Our residents' wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. Have a wonderful day!
My mum has been resident here for nearly a year. I can honestly say that I could not wish for her to be in any other care home. She is treated with respect and dignity and I feel that the staff genuinely feel affection for her. They understand and anticipate her needs when she cannot express them. A homely and caring environment.
Thank you, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at St Catherine's was so positive. We are so happy to hear that your Mum is enjoying her stay and is settled & comfortable. All of our team are committed to...
St Catherine's Care Home provided excellent care for my mum since she moved in. Earlier in the year, they looked after her and her family up to the end with professionalism, dignity and understanding. We would recommend to others. Thank you very much.
Staff amazing and make the home fantastic.
The staff are fabulous and so caring and hardworking. They are very welcoming to visitors and extremely helpful. I would recommend St Catherine's to anyone looking for a care home setting for their loved one. The staff liaise well with the family, keeping us informed and we have lots of input into how best to help Mum and feel listened to and considered in her care.
My sister and I have been happy with the care my father has been given and the interaction from staff with my father has been wonderful. We can see my father is comfortable and seems content.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, my name is Joanne, and I am the Home Manager here at St Catherine's Care Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Catherine's Care Home
What types of Care is St Catherine's Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does St Catherine's Care Home have?
There are 58 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at St Catherine's Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is St Catherine's Care Home to the centre of Bolton?
5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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