The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Bolton, run by Macdonald Care Limited. CQC registers it for 38 places and supports older people.
CQC rated it Good overall in November 2025, and Good in all five key questions. Across Bolton, 84% of the 56 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 13 November 2025
Rated 10 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Bolton
The Old Vicarage is in the Good tier, alongside 39 other homes in Bolton.
Of the 56 rated care homes here, 84% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 3 (5%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 1 (2%)
- Good 40 (68%)
- Good, with an area to improve 3 (5%)
- Requires improvement 9 (15%)
- Not yet rated 3 (5%)
Half of Bolton's ratings are more than 4.1 years old. How tiers work
See all 59 care homes in Bolton →
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