
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.
I came here to be near my daughter. I need nursing care and have found what I need here. The staff in all departments are really pleasant and always willing. I have settled in, and I expect to stay hear. I am looking forward to joining in activities and getting out when the weather is better.
Mum went to live at St Catherine's in May 2020. We have all been very happy with the care. The care assistants are friendly and very caring. The nurses are very approachable and helpful. They are also quick to identify any problems and let me know immediately. I have experienced some bad care in the past, but have had no issues or concerns as staff, even admin, are always available to advise or support. I feel I can relax knowing Mum is being cared for by the best.
Mum has had the best care from the home, and I am very happy with the staff, who are very caring.
The staff are very encouraging and attentive. The activity programme is amazing. Residents are encouraged to participate and are valued. Mum's clothes are kept clean and changed regularly. Trips are arranged to local cafes and garden centres. The resident's crafts are made into displays. Meals are well supported by staff, and the food is good. The nurses work hard and keep us updated if issues. The home is bright, clean and feels welcoming. The photobook in the reception shows the daily activities for relatives. The management always has time for me with any queries.
The improvement in my dad since he came to St Catherine's is fantastic. It was also great to see him on the Facebook page taking part in the baking activities. He seems to have settled in well, and the staff are great with him. It's lovely to see him smile again. Thank you.
Thank you, Darren, for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and are so happy you have been enjoying seeing the Facebook posts. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
Always find the staff very friendly and helpful. My mum is always clean and smart. She is well looked after, and her general well-being has improved since being at St Catherine's. Would definitely recommend St Catherine's.
Thank you, Catherine, 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.
My wife is well cared for. She is always clean and well brushed when I visit.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a fantastic day.
My husband was admitted to St Catherine's dementia unit on 28th March 2022. At first, he was very unsettled and disruptive, but the carers, nurses and management were patient, caring and efficient, and he is more settled now. I feel he is in a safe and happy environment. All the staff are caring and efficient, even at their busiest times. They keep me informed of any incidents concerning my husband, ie, infections or other medical issues. Thank you, St Catherine's.
Thank you, Audrey, for letting us know how we are doing. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority, and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
The staff are very willing to assist. They are also very able in looking after us. They run activities to keep us occupied.
Thank you for sharing your recent experience of our home. We are pleased that it has been so positive! Have a fantastic day.
We are very fortunate that during Covid 2020, a place was available as Mum was discharged from the hospital. The care and activities Mum receives are priceless. We are kept informed, staff are very caring and work hard to meet Mum's needs as she deteriorates. The activities are just so well thought up and give us, as a family, great pleasure seeing Mum smiling on the various posts. I don't have a bad word or any criticism of this home. Amazing, and thank you.
My wife has been in the home for just over two years. She is very happy there. The staff are kind and friendly, and she says the food is good. I have recommended the home to several people.
The level of care is good, and appropriate action is taken when challenges arise with behaviours/social interactions with maintaining a happy and safe environment for their residents.
Similarly, any health issues are quickly assessed by a medical professional and managed to deliver appropriate treatment.
The staff at St Catherine's are extremely helpful, always have time for the patients playing games, crayoning and painting. Nothing is too much trouble. Also very helpful to visitors.
I have always found them extremely professional and attentive to patient care. Very informative if they need to contact if they have been seen at the GP or taken into hospital. A good patient care, meals and snacks provided are good. Feel safe knowing my mother-in-law is safe and very well take care of. All staff polite - relaxing atmosphere.
Mum is always clean and looks well cared for.
Staff are always friendly.
Very attentive to my mother.
Environment very clean.
Staff are very friendly and caring. I think they are kept very busy with all the demands on them, but when I talk about my grandma, they always seem to know who she is and what the last situation is with her care. Having a relative in a nursing home, in the condition my grandma is in, is sad, but I never feel she is just an anonymous patient to the staff in the home.
Staff friendly and excellent, job under extreme circumstances/ Covid and Father is very poorly.
Very caring and attentive staff and always aware of the needs of the individual residents. Covid restrictions are strictly adhered to, and I have always been able to book window/room appointment as per Government guidelines. My mother is always relaxed and content when I visit, despite the fact that she has been in lockdown for most of 2020. She is always smart and well dressed when I visit, and her room is always clean and tidy.
Everybody is most polite. My wife is in good spirits, and well looked after. I would recommend St Catherine's to anybody.
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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
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Hi, my name is Joanne, and I am the Home Manager here at St Catherine's Care Home.
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