Vale House
Vale House is a residential care home in Bolton, Bolton (BL6 5RF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Vale House
Vale House is a residential care home in Bolton. We provide accommodation and personal care for older people and for younger adults, including adults with a learning disability or who are autistic, people living with a mental health condition and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays for people who need care for a short period. Supporting people with quite different needs in one home only works if nobody is treated as a category. We take time at the start to understand how a person communicates, what their day usually looks like, what they can manage themselves and where they want help, and we write it in plain language so that everyone supporting them knows it. Where someone struggles to tell us in words, we pay attention to what their behaviour is telling us instead. We would rather support somebody to do something for themselves than do it for them because it is quicker. That applies to small things as much as large ones, and it is often the small things that decide whether a person feels like an adult in their own home. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, friends and advocates are welcome here, and we would always rather hear a concern early. If you would like to visit Vale House or talk through a possible placement, please get in touch.
Care provided at Vale House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 June 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Vale House
Where is Vale House located?
Vale House is a residential care home in Bolton, Bolton, BL6 5RF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Vale House provide?
Vale House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Vale House's CQC rating?
Vale House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Vale House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Vale House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Vale House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Vale House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Vale House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Vale House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Vale House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Vale House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Vale House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Vale House
Respite Care at Vale House
Short stays at Vale House, which holds a good CQC rating from its June 2018 inspection, need booking well ahead, particularly around school holidays when family carers most need a break. Expect to be asked for a current medication list, GP details and a summary of routines, and to pack clothes, toiletries and any mobility aids. Minimum stays are commonly one or two weeks, and respite can double as a trial before considering a permanent move.
Residential Care at Vale House
Residential care covers everyday living for someone who no longer manages safely at home but does not need round the clock nursing input from a registered nurse. That normally includes a room of their own, meals and drinks through the day, help with washing, dressing and medication, laundry, and company or activities in shared areas. Nursing care, by contrast, is for people whose clinical needs, such as complex wounds, PEG feeding or unstable conditions, require a nurse on site. Vale House in Bolton is registered for residential care rather than nursing, so anyone whose health changes significantly may need a reassessment. Indicative weekly fees across the North West sit between £800 and £1050, and Bolton Council typically pays £650 to £800 for a funded placement, with any gap covered by a top up.
Older Person Care at Vale House
Good personal care for an older person usually means help getting up and washed at a pace that suits them, support with dressing in their own clothes, prompting or administering prescribed medication at the right times, and someone to sit and talk with when the day feels long. Vale House is registered to provide this kind of accommodation and personal care for older people in Bolton. Families thinking about a placement here should ask how morning and evening routines are planned around the person rather than the rota, how many staff are awake overnight, and how call bells are answered. It is also worth asking how GP visits, district nurses and medication reviews are coordinated. Weekly fees in the North West typically fall between £800 and £1050, while Bolton Council usually funds around £650 to £800.
Mental Health at Vale House
For an adult living with a longstanding mental health condition, a calm environment, predictable rhythms and being treated as a capable adult often matter as much as any intervention. Vale House is registered to provide personal care for people in this situation. Families should ask what experience staff have with specific diagnoses, how community mental health teams stay involved, and what the plan looks like if someone becomes unwell or reaches crisis.
Younger Adults at Vale House
Being under 65 in a home where most people are much older only works if daily life reflects an adult lifestyle, with choice over bedtimes, meals, going out, seeing friends and pursuing interests. Vale House is registered to support younger adults alongside older residents. Ask how the home helps someone maintain their own social life, work or education, and whether there are other residents of a similar age.
Learning Disability and Autism at Vale House
Adults who are autistic or have a learning disability tend to do best where staff learn their communication, respect sensory needs and protect familiar routines while building independence in small steps. Vale House is registered to support this group. Ask how the placement links with the local authority commissioner, how annual reviews and health action plans are handled, and how the home evidences choice and control day to day.
Physical Disability at Vale House
Physical disability support in a care home rests on accessible bedrooms and bathrooms, appropriate moving and handling equipment, unhurried personal care and encouragement to keep doing whatever a person can still do themselves. Vale House is registered for this care type. Before committing, ask to see the specific room offered, check doorway widths, hoisting arrangements, wet room access and whether the person's own wheelchair or equipment can be accommodated.
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