Home care in Bolton
LCH Care matches families in Bolton with checked, self-employed carers, from 2-hour visits to live-in care. You choose your carer and speak to them before anything is agreed.
Bolton at a glance
Of the 309,700 people who live in Bolton, about 53,100 (17.2%) are aged 65 or over, according to ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Around 6,270 Bolton residents are aged 85 or over. Bolton is classed as urban (ONS rural-urban classification), with about 2,216 people per square kilometre, which suits hourly visits as well as live-in care.
Population figures: ONS mid-2025 population estimates.
Care at home in Bolton
- Hourly care in Bolton: visits of 2 hours or more, at times that suit you, from £25 an hour
- Live-in care in Bolton: a carer living in the home for daily support, £1,100 a week
- Overnight care in Bolton: sleeping or waking nights, so nights are safe
- Respite care in Bolton: cover while a family carer takes a break
- 24-hour care in Bolton: two carers sharing the day and the night
- Companionship care in Bolton: company, outings and help with daily routines
- Dementia care in Bolton: a familiar carer and a steady routine at home
Not sure which type fits? See home care explained or care for specific conditions.
Arranging and funding care in Bolton
Adult social care in Bolton is run by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Ask Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK. A needs assessment is worth having even if you plan to pay for care yourself, because it sets out the help needed in writing.
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS). Benefits such as Attendance Allowance and NHS Continuing Healthcare can also help; see paying for care at home.
Coming home from hospital
Bolton has NHS hospitals including Royal Bolton Hospital. If your relative is coming home from hospital, care can start at short notice when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and see short-notice care.
How LCH Care works in Bolton
Tell us what is needed
Where in Bolton, the help needed, and when care should start.
See matched profiles
Profiles say what experience each carer has.
Speak first
Talk to carers by phone or video call before you choose.
Care starts
You and your carer agree the routine, and change it as needs change.
There is no office in Bolton to visit: LCH Care is an introductory agency. Hourly care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. You pay LCH Care weekly, and LCH Care pays your self-employed carer. See how it works and pricing.
Towns and districts in Bolton
LCH Care matches families across Bolton, including these 6 towns, villages and districts:
- Blackrod
- Farnworth
- Horwich
- Kearsley
- Little Lever
- Westhoughton
Postcode districts
Postcode districts in Bolton include BL2, BL3, BL4, BL5, BL6, M26, M28 and WN2.
Nearby areas
Questions
Do you arrange home care across Bolton?
Yes. LCH Care matches families anywhere in Bolton, including Farnworth, Westhoughton, Horwich and Little Lever, with checked, self-employed carers. Availability depends on carers near you, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much does home care cost in Bolton?
Wherever you live in Bolton, hourly care with LCH Care costs £25 an hour, with at least 2 hours a visit, and live-in care costs £1,100 a week. Your written quote confirms the full price before care starts.
Who do I contact for a needs assessment in Bolton?
Ask Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council for a free needs assessment: apply for a needs assessment on GOV.UK.
Can care start when someone leaves Royal Bolton Hospital?
Yes, when a suitable carer is available near them. Tell us the discharge date as early as you can, and we will send profiles of carers who can start.
Will I have to pay for care in Bolton?
In England, the council's needs assessment is free, and people with savings over £23,250 usually pay for their own care; the home is not counted when care is at home (NHS).
Do you have an office in Bolton?
No. LCH Care is an introductory agency without local offices. You speak to carers by phone or video call, and your carer comes to your home.
Care at home in Bolton
Tell us what is needed in Bolton, and we'll call you back and send profiles of suitable carers.