Wilfred Geere House
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 beds30
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-04-27
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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
What strikes families most is how staff take time to learn what makes each person tick. They notice the little things — favourite foods, daily routines, what brings comfort when someone's anxious. People describe a warm, patient approach that helps residents feel understood rather than just looked after.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-04-27
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies staff should hold appropriate training, but no detail about training content, care plan quality, or GP access is included in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers kindness, dignity, respect, and whether staff treat residents as individuals. No inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback are included in the published report summary to illustrate what this looks like in practice at Wilfred Geere House.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to individual needs, provides meaningful activities, handles complaints, and supports residents at the end of life. No detail about the activity programme, complaint handling, or end-of-life support is included in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The home is run by Bolton Council and has named registered managers and nominated individuals recorded on the public register. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or quality improvement processes are included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. Staff here understand the anxiety and confusion that dementia can bring, especially during transitions. They work to create stability and routine, which families say makes a real difference to their loved ones' sense of security. 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
Wilfred Geere House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or direct testimony. The score reflects the positive overall rating while being honest that families cannot verify the detail behind it from the published findings alone.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families most is how staff take time to learn what makes each person tick. They notice the little things — favourite foods, daily routines, what brings comfort when someone's anxious. People describe a warm, patient approach that helps residents feel understood rather than just looked after.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team here clearly makes a difference to residents' wellbeing — families consistently describe kind, caring staff who help people feel secure. However, that laundry incident does raise questions about how the home handles problems when things go wrong.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Wilfred Geere House, it's worth asking about their procedures for handling incidents and keeping families informed.
Worth a visit
Wilfred Geere House, on Highfield Road in Bolton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is run by Bolton Council and specialises in residential care for people aged over 65, including those living with dementia, with 30 beds in total. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, how caring staff are, how responsive the home is to individual needs, and the quality of leadership, were found to meet the Good standard. The main limitation here is that the published report is a summary rather than a detailed narrative inspection, which means very little specific evidence is available to explain what Good looks like day to day in this home. The rating itself is a positive signal, but you should not rely on it alone. When you visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota from last week (not a template), request the activity schedule from the past fortnight, ask about night staffing ratios specifically, and spend time in a communal area observing how staff interact with residents without knowing they are being watched. The inspection findings, while broadly positive, do not give you the detail you need to make a confident decision without a thorough in-person visit.
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In Their Own Words
How Wilfred Geere House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Gentle care that helps anxious residents feel settled and secure
Residential home in Bolton: True Peace of Mind
When someone with dementia moves somewhere new, those first few weeks can be frightening. Families tell us that at Wilfred Geere House in Bolton, residents who arrive confused or distressed from hospital often become noticeably calmer within days. The care team here seems to have a real knack for helping people adjust, and several families have watched their loved ones regain weight and rediscover their appetite after settling in.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
Staff here understand the anxiety and confusion that dementia can bring, especially during transitions. They work to create stability and routine, which families say makes a real difference to their loved ones' sense of security.
“If you're considering Wilfred Geere House, it's worth asking about their procedures for handling incidents and keeping families informed.”
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
Wilfred Geere House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or direct testimony. The score reflects the positive overall rating while being honest that families cannot verify the detail behind it from the published findings alone.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families most is how staff take time to learn what makes each person tick. They notice the little things — favourite foods, daily routines, what brings comfort when someone's anxious. People describe a warm, patient approach that helps residents feel understood rather than just looked after.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team here clearly makes a difference to residents' wellbeing — families consistently describe kind, caring staff who help people feel secure. However, that laundry incident does raise questions about how the home handles problems when things go wrong.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Wilfred Geere House, it's worth asking about their procedures for handling incidents and keeping families informed.
Worth a visit
Wilfred Geere House, on Highfield Road in Bolton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2021, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is run by Bolton Council and specialises in residential care for people aged over 65, including those living with dementia, with 30 beds in total. All five domains, covering safety, effectiveness, how caring staff are, how responsive the home is to individual needs, and the quality of leadership, were found to meet the Good standard. The main limitation here is that the published report is a summary rather than a detailed narrative inspection, which means very little specific evidence is available to explain what Good looks like day to day in this home. The rating itself is a positive signal, but you should not rely on it alone. When you visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota from last week (not a template), request the activity schedule from the past fortnight, ask about night staffing ratios specifically, and spend time in a communal area observing how staff interact with residents without knowing they are being watched. The inspection findings, while broadly positive, do not give you the detail you need to make a confident decision without a thorough in-person visit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Wilfred Geere House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Wilfred Geere House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Gentle care that helps anxious residents feel settled and secure
Residential home in Bolton: True Peace of Mind
When someone with dementia moves somewhere new, those first few weeks can be frightening. Families tell us that at Wilfred Geere House in Bolton, residents who arrive confused or distressed from hospital often become noticeably calmer within days. The care team here seems to have a real knack for helping people adjust, and several families have watched their loved ones regain weight and rediscover their appetite after settling in.
Who they care for
The home provides care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia.
Staff here understand the anxiety and confusion that dementia can bring, especially during transitions. They work to create stability and routine, which families say makes a real difference to their loved ones' sense of security.
Management & ethos
The care team here clearly makes a difference to residents' wellbeing — families consistently describe kind, caring staff who help people feel secure. However, that laundry incident does raise questions about how the home handles problems when things go wrong.
The home & environment
The home itself feels calm and welcoming, with everything kept properly clean. Families mention the pleasant atmosphere, though we should note one concerning incident where someone's phone was damaged in the laundry and the home didn't tell the family what had happened.
“If you're considering Wilfred Geere House, it's worth asking about their procedures for handling incidents and keeping families informed.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
