St Catherine's Care Home

Queen Street, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5QU
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  • St Catherine's Care Home, Bolton
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 provides TV lounges, quiet sitting rooms and a bright conservatory with access to extensive gardens for residents enjoyment. Meals can be served in one of the separate dining rooms, where residents can enjoy the company of others when dining. Meals are based on traditional home cooking using fresh produce, with daily choices being available. Special diets can be catered for.

Visits are made to the home on a regular basis by an experienced hair stylist and a qualified chiropodist. Complementary therapies can be arranged.

Residents benefit from a varied programme of activities that are available.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1372 – £1585
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1372 – £1585
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1520 – £1643
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1510 – £1743
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1510 – £1743
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1672 – £1808

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Catherine's Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Gillian Johnson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (58)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

St Catherine's Care Home Reviews (125)

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St Catherine's Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from D E (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jack Pollard, Administrative Sales & Marketing Support at St Catherine's Care Home

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.

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Review from Evelyn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A positive experience. Caring staff who provide a brilliant service to the residents (activities, outings, celebrating key events e.g., Easter, st Georges Day, Fathers Day etc) The home is bright and provides a very pleasant atmosphere. Food is varied and of a good standard.
Reply from Jack Pollard, Administrative Sales & Marketing Support at St Catherine's Care Home

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 really good.We are pleased to hear that you have appreciated the development of our activities and entertainment programme in the home. Our staff have received extensive training and it is great to see this paying off. Have a great day!

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Review from N M (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My uncle is very fortunate that you have such an excellent, caring staff.
Reply from Jack Pollard, Administrative Sales & Marketing Support at St Catherine's Care Home

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!

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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Jack Pollard, Administrative Sales & Marketing Support at St Catherine's Care Home

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 providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised. On behalf of all the staff at St Catherine's, have a wonderful day!

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Review from Michelle B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kathleen N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff amazing and make the home fantastic.
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Review from Cheryl M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Lynne F (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from L L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has been a resident for 14 months. The family are extremely pleased with the care she is receiving. The activities they do with the residents are second to none. We couldn't ask for better care. Well done everyone!
Reply from Maisie Lawrence, Marketing Assistant at St Catherine's Care Home

Thank you for your positive feedback towards St Catherine's Care Home. We're delighted to hear how pleased you and your family are with the care your mother-in-law is receiving and it's wonderful to know that our activities programme is being enjoyed! Our team are committed to delivering fun and engaging experiences and ensuring every resident feels entertained and well cared for. We will continue to go above and beyond to make sure your mother-in-law receives the highest quality of care.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to St Catherine's for palliative care as we knew she didn't have a lot of time left. Nevertheless, the staff were very caring and welcoming from day one. Everyone showed such care and compassion for Mum and they were very supportive towards the family. It was so reassuring to know Mum
was safe and cared for and the staff would call us right away if Mum's condition changed. We were welcome to visit as much and whenever we wanted. When Mum passed the staff could not have been any kinder. So very grateful for everything.
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Review from P B (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with everything St Catherine's does for Mum.
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Review from Roy D (Husband of Resident) published on 22 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy, no complaints. Thank you St Catherine's Care Home.
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Review from P W (Resident) published on 16 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is very clean and I like my room. The activities are brilliant, I like the two staff members on activities, I have a fun time and I'm always laughing with them. I enjoy helping them to.
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Review from Linda B (Sister of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to say all the staff are very friendly and the home is very clean. I have noticed the care my sister has got and am so happy she's here in safe hands. Thank you.
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Review from A D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law has settled in well. She tells me the staff are excellent and caring.
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Review from Emma S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister and I are very pleased with the care and support my mum receives. Overall it's a wonderful place and the staff are brilliant. Would highly recommend.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, great service, extremely welcoming and attentive. Mum is very happy.
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Review from Leonard F (Husband of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has only been in the home two days, but as I see it everything is excellent.
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Review from Lesley D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came to live at St Catherine's last week. She is settling in well and all the staff are friendly and approachable. It's great that when Dad visits that he can join her for lunch if he wants. I'm hoping that Mum will enjoy taking part in the daily activities. We are so pleased it's open for visiting
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Review from Raymond L (Son of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Catherine's Nursing Home Horwich offers fantastic care and support for all residents. All staff are first-class and their organisation helps the residents. The activities are first-class and this is comforting for the residents.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for St Catherine's Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.833 for St Catherine's Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (190 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.833
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Catherine's Care Home is based on 19 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 19 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.

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Gill

Gill Johnson

Job Title: Home Manager at St Catherine's Care Home, Bolton Joined: 2010

Gill achieved her nursing qualifications a little later in life; however, this hasn’t stopped her from thriving. She began as a care assistant and, before progressing to Home Manager, she achieved her nursing qualifications. Gill is very proud of receiving a ‘Good’ rating from CQC for St Catherine’s. She loves working with the local community and creating a bond with them. Outside of work, Gill is a lover of arts and crafts. She is full of creativity and loves knitting and sewing. She is a proud grandmother and enjoys spending time with her family where she can too. Words of encouragement from Gill for someone looking for the right care home would be: “Good care needs to be observed. Make sure the home is clean. Look at the residents to see if they’re happy. Look at the website to see if there are activities going on and have a browse at the menus.”


“I enjoy seeing the residents happy and content. I also enjoy making sure and seeing everything runs smoothly.”

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 Couple/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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