Abbey Healthcare
Farnworth Care Home
Nursing home in Bolton
Operated by Abbey Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Farnworth Care Home is a modern residential and nursing facility in Farnworth, Bolton, operated by Abbey Healthcare. It provides care for up to 120 residents, including specialist dementia support, and accepts both permanent and respite placements. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home is situated in a central location within the Farnworth community, with convenient access to local amenities and transport links serving Bolton and the surrounding area.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £999 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Bolton usually pays £827 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £172 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bolton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £775 |
| 2025 | — | £827 |
| 2026 | £999 | — |
What Bolton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Farnworth Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Bolton Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is FIG TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bolton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Bolton
Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential…
Bolton Deaf Society
Information, advocacy and training support for D/deaf people, family members and carers, and professional working with people with hearing loss. Provide building and facilities for D/deaf social…
Bolton Dementia Support
To provide education and training, information and advice, support, social events and outings, weekly activity sessions and have a resource of therapeutic activities to support the person with…
Senior Solutions
Senior Solutions has been helping older people in Westhoughton and the surrounding districts, since 1997. Through our dedicated team of volunteers and staff, we work to prevent the damaging…
Age UK Bury
Age UK Bury runs services and projects to help older people live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.
Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
Information & advice on issues relevant to the older person. Alternative therapies, exercise & relaxation, coffee clubs, computer usage & training, outreach work. Deliver library books to elderly,…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Farnworth cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01204 589964.
Part of Abbey Healthcare
Farnworth Care Home is one of 17 homes run by Abbey Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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