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Rivington View Nursing Home
Nursing home in Bolton
Rivington View Nursing Home
Nursing home in Bolton
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
Rivington View Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Horwich, a town centre location within walking distance of local shops and everyday amenities. The home is registered for 33 beds and provides nursing care for older people and those in need of short or long-term support. It also cares for people recovering from illness, people with physical disabilities and people receiving nursing care at the end of life.
Of the 33 beds, 31 are single rooms, and there is one twin room for couples or those who prefer to share. Rooms have double-glazed windows, individually controlled central heating, fitted televisions and telephone points. There are two lounges, one on each floor, including a quieter room for reading or conversation. The home has five bathrooms, including assisted baths and a hydraulic bath designed to help residents who need lifting. Residents may choose their own GP, and a private room is available for medical consultations. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £775 |
| 2025 | £827 |
What Bolton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Rivington View Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PIKE VIEW, DR MALHOTRA & PARTNERS, 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
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Bolton Deaf Society
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Bolton Dementia Support
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Senior Solutions
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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,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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