Blackrod House
Chorley Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5JS
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 June 2023
Last inspected 24 May 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Jun 2023
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 November 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Unknown
45.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Granville House Medical Centre
1.5 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy
1.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bolton (2025–26)
£827
per week, residential
£872
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: other crime
Elderly population
14.9% of people in Bolton are aged 65 or over
41.2
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.