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Next Steps - The Elms
72 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 5PZ — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Next Steps - The Elms was rated
Rating published 23/01/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- BoltonCouncil for care funding
- 01204 650297Care home's own number
- Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTDOperator
- 21st August 2017Registered since
- Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTDRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Next Steps - The Elms
Next Steps - The Elms is a Care Home in Bolton, offering Residential and Mental Health care.
Next Steps - The Elms was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2017. It is run by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD, a company registered at Companies House (number 09526697). Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD runs 7 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
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Considering Next Steps - The Elms? See how live-in care compares
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Next Steps - The Elms been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Next Steps - The Elms "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2019.
What types of care does Next Steps - The Elms provide?
Next Steps - The Elms provides Residential and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Next Steps - The Elms have?
Next Steps - The Elms is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Next Steps - The Elms?
Next Steps - The Elms is run by Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD, a company registered at Companies House (number 09526697). The provider runs 7 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Next Steps - The Elms registered with CQC?
Next Steps - The Elms has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2017. Its provider, Next Steps Mental Healthcare LTD, has held CQC registration since January 2017.
Who does Next Steps - The Elms care for?
CQC registers Next Steps - The Elms to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does Next Steps - The Elms provide nursing care?
No. Next Steps - The Elms is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Next Steps - The Elms?
Next Steps - The Elms is in the Bolton council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Next Steps - The Elms?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Bolton, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.