Shannon Court Care Centre
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
Shannon Court Care Centre is in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and provides residential, nursing and respite care. The home has 78 registered beds, and the majority of its rooms are en suite, with many including a shower. Its setting is described as being in the heart of Bolton, with a safe and secure environment for residents.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good grades for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The home says its staff receive regular training on an ongoing basis, and that residents can choose from the range of care services it offers.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 March 2023 · Last inspected 23 February 2023
Inspectors found that the home, which supports up to 78 people across three designated areas, assesses people's needs before a stay begins and builds care plans covering areas such as eating, moving around and personal care. People told inspectors they were treated well, and that staff respected their privacy, dignity and views. Staffing was judged sufficient, and staff were recruited safely and received induction and ongoing training.
- Systems and risk assessments helped protect people from abuse and reduced the risks they faced day to day.
- Medicines were handled safely, and staff followed infection prevention and control guidance.
- Staffing levels met people's needs, and staff were recruited and trained in a way that supported their work.
- Complaints were handled appropriately and used to improve care, and management oversight and quality checks were effective.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- 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 | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Shannon Court Care Centre 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 BRADFORD STREET SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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Age UK Bury
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Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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