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Next Steps - The Elms is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bolton, Lancashire. It is operated by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Next Steps - The Elms provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Next Steps - The Elms in January 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Next Steps - The Elms is located in Bolton, within the Bolton local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 72 Wigan Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5PZ |
| Phone | 01204 650297 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 23 January 2019 |
| Provider | Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD |
Is Next Steps - The Elms registered with the CQC?
Yes. Next Steps - The Elms is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4162872248
What type of care does Next Steps - The Elms provide?
Next Steps - The Elms provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Next Steps - The Elms?
You can contact Next Steps - The Elms by phone on 01204 650297, or visit them at 72 Wigan Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5PZ.
What is Next Steps - The Elms's CQC rating?
Next Steps - The Elms has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4162872248
What are Next Steps - The Elms's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Next Steps - The Elms's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Bolton?
There are 85 CQC-registered care homes in Bolton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bolton.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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