The Brandles
23-25 Birks Drive, Bury, BL8 1JA
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 24 November 2022
Last inspected 2 November 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 24 Nov 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
4 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Fairfield Hospital
50.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Tower Family Healthcare Tottington
0.9 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Manor Pharmacy
0.3 mi
8 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.9 mi
1 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bury (2025–26)
£773
per week, residential
£916
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
16% of people in Bury are aged 65 or over
51.3
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.