Dignity In Life

CQC goodDementia
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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Address102 St. Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3PJ
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About

Dignity In Life is a care home in Bolton, North West England, providing dementia care. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65. It also welcomes people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment and learning disabilities.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, achieving Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

Nearby amenities

GP surgery0.1 mi
Hospital11.5 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenPlentiful
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Area figures for Bolton.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

Local health safety net

Dignity In Life is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manchester Royal Infirmary, 11.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated β€˜Inadequate’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital Β· A&E
Manchester Royal Infirmary Β· 11.5 mi
Nearest GP Β· CQC Inadequate
SHANTI MEDICAL CENTRE Β· 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up β€” and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Dignity In Life.

Purchase priceΒ£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs Γ— Β£6,000)+ Β£60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrsΒ£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)βˆ’ Β£25,000
Amount returned on saleΒ£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years hereΒ£85,000

β‰ˆ Β£8,500/year Β· Β£163/week

Illustrative only β€” a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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