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Breightmet Fold Lane
Breightmet
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 6PP

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,055.00
Regulator's Rating Requires Improvement
Meet The Manager

Julie Valentine is Registered Manager at Bright Meadows Care Home.

Julie Valentine is the Registered Manager at Bright Meadows, and she welcomes visits to the home and is also happy to give further details should you contact her.

Julie Valentine

Bright Meadows Care Home provides high-quality nursing and residential care for older people and cares for those who are feeling the impact of Dementia on their lives. Being purpose-built ensures that the home is designed with large open lounges, conservatories, and courtyards. Bedrooms are tastefully and comfortably decorated with the majority of bedrooms en-suite. Some bedrooms are spacious enough for companions or couples to share, this is a real comfort to those who may wish to come to a care environment, together.


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Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Complex Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Physiotherapy, Support for Couples.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Bariatric care, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Prader Willi Syndrome, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ulcerative Colitis.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI).
Dementia Behaviour Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We've taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Infection Screening We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms.
safe-tick Regulatory Assessment We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Admission The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service.
safe-tick Policies The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
safe-tick Premises The provider assured the regulator that it was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
safe-tick Shielding The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Staffing The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
safe-tick Visitors The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space

The home has an area of sheltered canopies outside and a cafe that can be used as a safe space.

Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Contract
Harbour_Contract.doc
Our Building and Facilities

Being purpose-built ensures that the home is designed with large open lounges, conservatories, and courtyards.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Nutritionist, Optician, Overnight Guest Stay, Physiotherapy, Smoking Area.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Pond or Lake, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Interactive Digital Touch Table.

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Description

Bedrooms are tastefully and comfortably decorated with the majority of bedrooms en-suite. Some bedrooms are spacious enough for companions or couples to share, this is a real comfort to those who may wish to come to a care environment, together.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 121
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 120
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,055.00
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,218.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,150.00
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,191.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,055.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Bolton
Region North West
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Kosher Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.


Pink tick icon Kosher food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Activities Are So Important

Remaining active is a huge part of any individual’s well-being and at Bright Meadows Care Home there are daily activities to suit everyone’s interests. Residents have the opportunity to attend group and hobby activity sessions, enjoy visits from outside entertainers as well as quieter, individual interests. There is also the opportunity to go out and about in the minibus to places of interest, the choice is yours!


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Timetables
Lifestyle Leaflet.pdf

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre.
Our Pets

We know that the bond between an owner and their pet is a very special one; that's why at Bright Meadows Care Home, we welcome for residents to bring their pets with them to live in the home. Our team will carry out all the necessary checks and risk assessments and are happy to help with caring for your pet on a daily basis. They are guaranteed get all the love and attention needed not only from their owner, but from everyone in the home!


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

How We Help With Your Pet
Feeding, Sanitation, Walking.

We Welcome
Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits, Reptiles.

Breightmet Fold Lane
Breightmet
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 6PP

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Requires Improvement
Safe Requires Improvement
Well Led Requires Improvement
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Requires Improvement
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 1st June 2023
Last rated 2nd September 2023
Current Report

Bright Meadows Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Bright Meadows Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 15th March 2022
Service Provider Harbour Healthcare 1 Ltd, SK4 1RD
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery.

Frequently asked questions about Bright Meadows Care Home

Bright Meadows Care Home was given an overall rating of "Requires Improvement" by the CQC in September 2023.
Bright Meadows Care Home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Bright Meadows Care Home has 121 rooms.
Prices for Bright Meadows Care Home start from £1,055.00 per week.
Bright Meadows Care Home is owned by Harbour Healthcare.
Yes. Bright Meadows Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Bright Meadows Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Bright Meadows Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Bright Meadows Care Home comes under Bolton.
Bright Meadows Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Bright Meadows Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Julie Valentine is the manager of Bright Meadows Care Home.

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