Knightswood Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-03-18
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed when they first arrive at Knightswood. Staff seem to understand how overwhelming it can be to move a loved one into care, and they work to make those first days feel less daunting. People mention feeling reassured right from the start.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-03-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its October 2020 inspection. This domain covers care planning, training, healthcare access, nutrition, and whether staff have the knowledge to meet residents' needs. The published text does not describe the content of care plans, the frequency of their review, or how the home manages GP and specialist access for residents with dementia.Is this home caring?
Knightswood received a Good rating for Caring at its October 2020 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to maintain independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or family testimony are included in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at its October 2020 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individuals, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and whether the home responds well to complaints and to residents approaching the end of life. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how individual preferences are met, or how end-of-life care is approached.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at its October 2020 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Jayne Marie Booth, was in post at the time, alongside a nominated individual, Mr James Muldoon. The published text does not describe how the manager oversees quality, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or what governance systems are in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people living with dementia. For families dealing with dementia, Knightswood provides specialist support. The team understands the unique challenges that dementia brings and works to create an environment where residents feel secure and understood. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Knightswood Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a genuine absence of evidence rather than a cause for concern.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed when they first arrive at Knightswood. Staff seem to understand how overwhelming it can be to move a loved one into care, and they work to make those first days feel less daunting. People mention feeling reassured right from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff at Knightswood appear to handle difficult situations with real sensitivity. When residents are going through tough times, including end-of-life care, families say the team maintains a warm, steady presence that brings comfort. There's a sense that residents are kept safe, both physically and emotionally.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Knightswood for someone you care about, visiting might help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Knightswood Care Home, on Manchester Road in Bolton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2020. The home specialises in residential dementia care for adults over 65, with 27 beds. A named registered manager was in post at the time of the inspection, and the regulator reviewed its information again in July 2023 without finding cause to change the rating. The main limitation of this report is its brevity. The published inspection text contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed findings, which means families are working largely from the rating itself rather than from evidence about what daily life looks like here. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing numbers, agency staff use, dementia training content, care plan review frequency, and how families are kept informed. Attend at a mealtime if you can, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces, including whether they use preferred names and whether anyone appears to be waiting without attention.
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In Their Own Words
How Knightswood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Reassuring staff help families through difficult transitions in Bolton
Dedicated residential home Support in Bolton
When families face the hardest moments of caring for someone they love, finding the right support matters more than anything. Knightswood Care Home in Bolton offers a calm, welcoming environment where staff understand how to help residents and their families navigate these challenging times. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people living with dementia.
For families dealing with dementia, Knightswood provides specialist support. The team understands the unique challenges that dementia brings and works to create an environment where residents feel secure and understood.
“If you're considering Knightswood for someone you care about, visiting might help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Knightswood Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive foundation. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a genuine absence of evidence rather than a cause for concern.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe feeling genuinely welcomed when they first arrive at Knightswood. Staff seem to understand how overwhelming it can be to move a loved one into care, and they work to make those first days feel less daunting. People mention feeling reassured right from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff at Knightswood appear to handle difficult situations with real sensitivity. When residents are going through tough times, including end-of-life care, families say the team maintains a warm, steady presence that brings comfort. There's a sense that residents are kept safe, both physically and emotionally.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Knightswood for someone you care about, visiting might help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Knightswood Care Home, on Manchester Road in Bolton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2020. The home specialises in residential dementia care for adults over 65, with 27 beds. A named registered manager was in post at the time of the inspection, and the regulator reviewed its information again in July 2023 without finding cause to change the rating. The main limitation of this report is its brevity. The published inspection text contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed findings, which means families are working largely from the rating itself rather than from evidence about what daily life looks like here. Before visiting, prepare a list of questions covering night staffing numbers, agency staff use, dementia training content, care plan review frequency, and how families are kept informed. Attend at a mealtime if you can, and watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces, including whether they use preferred names and whether anyone appears to be waiting without attention.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Knightswood Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Knightswood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Reassuring staff help families through difficult transitions in Bolton
Dedicated residential home Support in Bolton
When families face the hardest moments of caring for someone they love, finding the right support matters more than anything. Knightswood Care Home in Bolton offers a calm, welcoming environment where staff understand how to help residents and their families navigate these challenging times. The home specialises in caring for adults over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and has experience supporting people living with dementia.
For families dealing with dementia, Knightswood provides specialist support. The team understands the unique challenges that dementia brings and works to create an environment where residents feel secure and understood.
Management & ethos
The staff at Knightswood appear to handle difficult situations with real sensitivity. When residents are going through tough times, including end-of-life care, families say the team maintains a warm, steady presence that brings comfort. There's a sense that residents are kept safe, both physically and emotionally.
“If you're considering Knightswood for someone you care about, visiting might help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
