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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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 Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been in Four Seasons for nearly two years - his care has been very good, and he always seems happy. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. We, as a family, feel we made a good choice with Four Seasibs. We hope the activities return when they can after Covid.

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Review from Anna (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Four Seasons since 2012 when she had a brain hemorrhage. The staff have always looked after her really well and even though she no longer really communicates they always chat with her and make her feel involved. Since covid, the home has been providing video calls and the staff are always
happy to arrange them and trying to keep us in touch. I managed to go up and see her before the new lockdown around Christmas (as mum is unable to do window visits) and the home looked clean and the residents seemed happy and covid rules were being adhered to. Always keep me informed of issues relating to mums health and wellbeing.

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Review from Angela B (Niece of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would just like to say how appreciative I am of the care staff at Four Seasons summer unit, it has been extremely difficult and upsetting not being able to see my auntie on a weekly basis as previously, due to this horrible pandemic, but modern technology to the rescue along with the care and compassion
of the team. A big thanks to the well-being team and the others in organising window visits and face time calls, I don’t know where my auntie and myself would be with out the weekly catch-ups. Thanks to staff for sending me photos and arranging all the calls. Well done four seasons keep up the good work.

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Review from Penny S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just thought that I would write a few words about my peace of mind whilst my Father-in-Law is away from us during Coronavirus. The wellbeing team is in regular contact using WhatsApp, making our next appointment at the end of our call, brilliant system. Not only the well-being team are a vital part
of care, but, the whole team from bottom to top doing a remarkable job under very difficult circumstances. I say to all thank you.

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Review from Soraya C (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was my father's 96th birthday on the 9th of December 2020. I had a videocall booked with him at 3.00pm through the carers that deal with this.
I saw that my dad had a banner up behind him saying " Happy Birthday " which I thought was wonderful. Whilst I was on the video call to him the carers brought
him a birthday cake complete with candles. They then proceeded to sing " Happy Birthday " to him, oh his face was a picture! He looked thrilled to bits! They then brought him a piece of cake which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was more interested in the cake than talking to me! A few days later I received photos of this occasion.
I really appreciated this gesture.

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Review from Alan B (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad is being very well cared for due to all the great staff that help to keep him smiling. Since Covid, the team and the Well-being team, in particular, have been fantastic. It's been great to see photos of dad looking through the memories book that the carer helped me to create. I also love the
weekly WhatsApp video calls and I feel like dad does too. The staff have got all sorts of added stuff to do just now to keep everybody safe and they deserve maximum credit and all of our sincere thanks for their great work.

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Review from J R (Friend of Resident) published on 2 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

2020 has been a very difficult year for all due to COVID 19. It's great that Four Seasons have a great 'well-being' team, who arrange FaceTime meetings with family members and friends. We look forward to our FaceTime meetings each week. Thank you ladies.

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Review from Dawn R (Niece of Resident) published on 2 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunty has been at the Home since September 2019, sadly she has now passed over this week. During her time at Four Seasons, she was well cared for, happy, safe and felt loved. The staff are marvellous doing a very difficult job at the moment, but they are still full of enthusiasm. I would 100%
recommend this Home, they go `above and beyond' and really do care for their residents. I can only have praise for the marvellous staff and thank them for making my Aunt's time there so special. Just before lockdown in February my Aunty celebrated her 90th there and enjoyed a party organised by the well-being team. The team made the party so special and memorable, thanks so much for doing that.
I hope to go back and thank them all in person once the Covid situation has improved, but in the meantime, thanks so much, keep up the marvellous work, it is very much appreciated !!

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Review from Catherine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum had been a resident on Summer Unit for the last six years until she sadly passed away in June this year.
The outstanding care and respect that Mum received over the years was evident during the days prior to her passing away.
Every member of staff at Four Seasons treated Mum with the utmost
care, dignity and professionalism.
As a family, we were comforted and supported by a team who, as always, went above and beyond.
Our sincere and grateful thanks, always.

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Review from Jacqueline W (Niece of Resident) published on 23 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Aunt has had vascular dementia and Alzheimers for 11 years and after spending several months in hospital, moved into the Four Seasons Care home. My Aunt receives good care and is treated with respect. She is settled and content in her new home. Family visits are welcomed and any concerns raised are
addressed immediately.

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Review from Georgia S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From my experience lately, the unit is being run better than it has been for many years of us being here. If I can't make it for some reason they will be cared for which I haven't felt for a while. There will always be little niggles but when mentioned soon put right!!
Please carry on caring it means
so much in this awful situation as families we are in.

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Review from Martin E (Resident) published on 7 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home manager is second to none. Very committed and attentive. Everybody rates her very highly. The manager made my Christmas and New Year as did the staff team.

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Review from Beverley D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Autumn Berry for over 2 years. The care and understanding provided by the unit manager and the Autumn Berry team is without doubt incredible. Sadly my mother fell frequently in January due to a deterioration in her Alzheimer's, however, the attention, care and compassion
provided by all relevant staff have been greatly appreciated by me, as my mum has been given the help and assistance needed. I live in Leicestershire, a long way from Bolton, but am fully confident with the care provided to my mum. Thanks to everyone involved with my mother's care and welfare. HC One - thanks for providing a magnificent care home - you need to be very proud of all your Four Seasons staff.

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Review from P F (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum seems happy and the staff are caring. It's clean, warm and the food looks good. The entertainment is very good so we have no complaints. We know mum's in a good place.
Thank you.

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Review from Christine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There's nothing I think they can do better. Everyone that has anything to do with Mum is brilliant.

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Review from Jeanette I (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My family have found the level of care to be excellent. The staff treat my dad with the utmost respect.
The unit is usually cleaned to a good standard.
Any issues that may arise are addressed by the management upon approach.
Food is excellent.

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Review from M Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident here for nearly 6 years. She is well cared for. The staff are professional and discrete in dealing with all her needs. Her needs are always met even though they have changed dramatically over the 6 years.

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Review from Tom F (Resident) published on 17 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I am very happy during my stay.

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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a family we are extremely happy with the care mum receives at the Winter Unit, the staff are excellent in particular the unit manager. Perhaps more activities would be beneficial and increase stimulation for the residents.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, Careline Advisor at Bright Meadows Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you for highlighting your concern with regards to more activities to increase stimulation for our Residents. This is very important and we are in the process of training four more staff members to do more activities. These staff members are currently on a course to enhance their skills, and will support our current Wellbeing Coordinators to enrich our activities programme, which I am confident will improve dramatically due to this. You are welcome to contact the Home to discuss progress on these matters.


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Review from Carol H (Wife of Resident) published on 6 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

In the 5 1/2 years my husband has been a resident here I have been really happy with his care. The staff that are based on the unit where my husband resides are so friendly and caring, they also look out for me and take care of my welfare as well. Not only the staff on the unit but activities, laundry,
kitchen and, not forgetting management, all make us feel welcome at the home.

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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.