Bright Meadows Care Home

Breightmet Fold Lane, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 6PP
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9.3 116 Reviews
  • Bright Meadows Care Home, Bolton
The team at Bright Meadows Care Home provide residential, nursing convalescent, palliative and respite care for up to 120 residents.

All bedrooms are en suite, maintaining and promoting dignity for residents and allowing as much independence as possible. There is also a spacious dining area where residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, a café to encourage socialisation between residents and their loved ones, and a music room where residents can enjoy listening to their favourite tracks. Outside the home there is a courtyard with established greenery and places to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

The home also has a specialist dementia unit, ensuring residents living with dementia receive the care and attention they need in a part of the home that has been carefully designed for safety, comfort and to help retain skills.

The team would love to welcome you to the home, please get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

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Care Provided by Bright Meadows Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 121 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Valentine (Registered Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • All admissions will have a pre-admission assessment
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (120)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Bright Meadows Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,128
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,230
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,303
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,407
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,128
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,230
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,302
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,407

  • Final fees are subject to assessment of the potential resident, the size of the room offered and the facilities needed / available.


    Additional services such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and excursions are not included in the standard weekly fees.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Bright Meadows Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Contact with relatives and friends is fundamental to their resident’s health and well-being and visits are encouraged.


    There are no restrictions or booking requirements to visit Bright Meadows Care Home; however different rules apply should there be a Covid-19 outbreak, and they ask to not visit during ‘protected mealtimes’ unless is a part of the essential caregiver role.


  • Parking

  • Bright Meadows Care Home has a private car park with ample parking, including disabled parking bays, for people visiting the Home. There is no charge to use the cark park.


Bright Meadows Care Home Reviews (116)

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9.3

Bright Meadows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.283) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Meadows Care Home has 116 reviews.

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Review from E W (Sister of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my sister receives.

Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your kind words regarding the care that your sister receives, we are very pleased to know that you are happy with it! Kind regards, Clare.


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Review from Neil T (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clean and friendly care home. Staff always attentive to our questions for the last three years. Been happy with the service.

Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Bright Meadows Care Home! We are proud to have an excellent team at Bright Meadows Care Home and it's great to know you find them friendly and attentive. Please do continue to speak to our team when you do have any questions, they are always happy to help! Kind regards, Clare.


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Review from Paul H (Husband of Resident) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My expereince was positive.
I was particularly pleased with one member of staff who I found very helpful and very caring. She is a wonderful nurse.

Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Bright Meadows Care Home

We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience at Bright Meadows Care Home! Our team work hard to provide the best care possible and love to help. If you would be able to provide details of the nurse that you found very helpful and caring, we will pass on your comments and thanks to her. Kind regards, Clare.


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Review from C M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law has settled well and her needs are met. Her bedroom and all surrounding areas are always very clean, and the staff are always very attentive and pleasant.

Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Bright Meadows Care Home! We're really pleased that your mother-in-law has settled well and that you are happy with the cleanliness of the home. Our team at Bright Meadows Care Home love caring for her! Kind regards, Clare.


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Review from K H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff amazing, nothing too much trouble.
The unit is shabby in places, (lounge), chairs stained, needs steam cleaning more often. Other areas very clean.
Memory Cafe needs TLC.
Garden well maintained.
Well-being team very supportive.
Overall, very happy with the care given to my husband and
the support given to me by managers and staff.

Reply from Clare Mould, Executive Administrator to the Board of Directors at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your review of Bright Meadows Care Home. We do have a wonderful team of staff at Bright Meadows and it's great to know that you find them amazing. We're so pleased that you are very happy with the care given to your husband and the support that is given to you also. Your comments regarding the unit and the memory cafe are noted and we will ensure that they are passed on to the home for them to address within their ongoing environment improvements. Kind regards, Clare.


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Review from L J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall good review. No complaints.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. With best wishes, Honor.


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Review from Robert C (Husband of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Always plenty of support for my wife. Staff are excellent. Accommodation is first-class. Food is always available.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

What a great review! Thank you so much for making the time to share your thoughts. With best wishes, Honor.


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Review from D C (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not have anticipated the extent of love, care and attention extended to Mum in her last days.
The stay at Bright Meadows Care Home, Dementia Nursing Winter Ward was far shorter than we would have liked but we received comfort from the care given.
The understanding and acceptance of Mum’s
advanced dementia from the first meeting with the clinical deputy manager was such a relief and comfort.
Every member of the team we encountered made Mum's nursing personal. She was tended to beautifully and was made so comfortable.
The room was beautifully painted and dressed for Mum's arrival. The welcome and introductions were made from walking through the doors.
Entrusting someone with the care of a loved one is difficult but the whole family have agreed that this was the perfect place for Mum.
Thank you to each and every person on Winter Wing. Exceptional!

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for sharing your experience at what must be a very difficult time for you all. It will mean a lot to the team to be able to read your words and know just what a positive impact they have had not only with your mum but also her wider family. It's also very reassuring to new care seekers so thank you very much. With best wishes, Honor.


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Review from Leslie P (Husband of Resident) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I could no longer cope with looking after my wife, and for the last 12 months, she has been looked after better than I could.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for leaving your review. Looking after a loved one at home is so hard. Our teams are trained to deliver great care but I'm sure you absolutely did the best you could for your wife, with best wishes.


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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The reception is very well-manned. Really lovely staff, never too much trouble if we need help. Mum is very well cared for, she is always clean, seems happy.
I and my family are very happy with the service Mum is receiving.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

What a great review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. With best wishes, Managing Director


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Review from A E (Wife of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been satisfied. My husband is happy here.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for your 5* review. It's good to read that your husband is happy living at Bright Meadows. Your review will help people beginning the journey looking for care, to make a more informed decision so thank you. With best wishes, Managing Director


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Review from J W (Husband of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband is receiving good care from all the staff. He doesn't always like it but it needs to be done. Just lately he has started to say he wishes he could come home but that's not possible.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for sharing such an honest review. It can be very challenging when loved ones struggle with living away from home but the great care the team deliver makes it easier for everyone. With best wishes, Managing Director


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Review from B G (Brother of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is very well run and the staff are extremely polite, professional and helpful. Every effort is made to keep the residents entertained and looked after.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Wow - what a great review. It's great for the team to read what a difference they make. With best wishes, Managing Director


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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home itself is kept very clean. The staff appear well trained and have asked me about my mum (with certain ways she behaves etc), and have listened and acted on advice or what I have said. They have all treated her with respect and dignity.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

What a lovely review and thank you so much for your five-star rating.
Your feedback is very much appreciated and really helps other care seekers to make an informed decision.
With best wishes.


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Review from Judith T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Feel Mum is well looked after.
Had some issues with her clothes going missing.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for your honest review.
I have spoken to the home manager about your mum's clothes and we will look to resolve this. I apologise the laundry service hasn't been as we would expect.
It's great to see that you have rated us at four or five stars in all categories - thank you!
With best wishes.


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Review from Jean T (Partner of Resident) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My partner was content at Bright Meadows. The staff and reception are lovely and helpful. Thank you very much.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
With best wishes,
Honor.


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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Mum has been in care for over five years now, under two administrations. Generally speaking, the level of care has remained constantly satisfactory. The turnover of staff is a concern as it always has been with, inevitably, a mix of very good to only average levels of competence and empathy. I realise
this is the picture nationally in the care sector.
One thing that is a major concern to me is Mum's general comfort. I find she feels cold sometimes when I visit, especially her feet, legs and arms. I have bought many pairs of socks and slippers and throws over the years but Mum is frequently found without one or the other which is frustrating. I label most items.
It is frustrating for me to think of Mum being cold and upsetting knowing Mum is unable to communicate with staff.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review.
I'm sorry to read of your concerns and will speak with the home manager to address these.
With best wishes.


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Review from M W (Son of Resident) published on 4 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Getting better - nearly there.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for recognising the hard work everyone has done and continues to do at Bright Meadows.
With best wishes,
Managing Director.


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Review from Julie C (Partner of Resident) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Absolutely disgusting, bad care, extremely bad management, rude no compassion. The home wants shutting down. They say care home, they don't know the meaning of it. Ignored medical needs, not qualified to care basic.

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Review from David P (Respite Resident) published on 28 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our mother recently spent a week in Bright Meadows for respite, we were very satisfied with Bright Meadows. The staff were very friendly and the home was clean and tidy, our mother enjoyed the stay and we would not hesitate in using Bright Meadows in the future.
Thank you.

Reply from Honor Keatley, Managing Director at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
I'm glad your mother enjoyed her stay and we look forward to welcoming her back in the future.


With best wishes,


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.283)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.283) out of 10 for Bright Meadows Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.283 for Bright Meadows Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) + (200 Goods x 4) + (47 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 448 Ratings = 4.283

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Meadows Care Home is based on 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 121 registered maximum number of service users is 24.2, which has been reached with 34 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Sep 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Requires improvement

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Julie

Julie Valentine

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Julie is the Home Manager of Bright Meadows Care Home.


Fiona

Fiona Baillie-Hamilton

Job Title: Clinical Deputy Manager

Hi, my name is Fiona. I am one of the Clinical Deputy Managers at Bright Meadows Care Home.


I started my healthcare career as a Midwife and gained 30 years of experience in the field before turning to nurse in 2016.


I have previously lived in Saudi Arabia and Australia, although I am originally from the south of England.


Kathryn

Kathryn Holding

Job Title: Administrator

Hello, my name is Kathryn, and I am the Administrator at Bright Meadows Care Home.


I have been working in the caring profession for 24 years. I worked as a Care Assistant for many years and was a Night Care Assistant at Bright Meadows Care Home for 4 years prior to accepting the Administration role. I pride myself in being hands-on in my role and ensuring that I develop good relationships with residents, families, and team members to ensure the delivery of quality person-centred care.