Priory Group
The Elton Unit
Nursing home in Bury
Operated by Priory Group
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Elton Unit is a 28-bed nursing and residential care home operated by Priory Group in Bury, Greater Manchester. It provides specialist support for people with physical disabilities, offering person-centred care tailored to individual needs across emotional, physical and social dimensions.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for safety. The CQC also rated it Good across the domains of effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| 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 Bury council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £725 |
| 2025 | £773 |
What Bury council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Elton Unit is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Jigsaw (Bury)
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Bolton Dementia Support
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Age UK Bolton
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Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing
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Part of Priory Group
The Elton Unit is one of 11 homes run by Priory Group 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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