Day Care
Growing older at home can feel isolating. Days stretch long, meals become solitary, and conversation grows scarce. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Day care at Abafields offers companionship, activity and a proper routine—a chance to spend time with others, enjoy a home-cooked meal, and return home feeling more connected and content.
Day Care
What is day care?
Day care is support for older people who live at home but would benefit from company, activities and a bit of help during the day.
At Abafields, day care means:
- A warm welcome one or more days per week, whichever suits you
- Arrival mid-morning and collection late afternoon
- A freshly prepared hot lunch served in our dining room
- Activities throughout the day: music, crafts, gentle exercise, reminiscence, games
- Help with personal care if needed (we have proper facilities and trained staff)
- A break for family carers who need time to work, rest or attend appointments
Day care fills the gap between living independently and needing residential care. It brings structure, sociability and support whilst allowing your loved one to remain in their own home.
52
Maximum residents
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Who is day care for?
Day care at Abafields is for older people who:
- Live alone and feel lonely or isolated
- Would benefit from company, conversation and activities
- Need help with meals or personal care during the day
- Have family carers who need regular breaks to work or rest
- Want to maintain independence at home but need some support and routine
- Are recovering from illness or hospital and need gentle socialization
Day care supports older people who live at home but need companionship, routine or some help during the day, while giving family carers reliable time to work, rest or manage other responsibilities.
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Our Approach
Day care at Abafields works because guests become part of everyday life in our home rather than a separate service. When they arrive, they are welcomed with tea and invited to relax in the lounge, join activities, share meals with residents or spend time in the garden.
Our team takes time to get to know each person, their routines, preferences and what helps them feel comfortable, so visits quickly become familiar and relaxed. Days follow a gentle rhythm with activities, a home-cooked lunch, conversation and quiet moments when needed.
For families, day care offers peace of mind. You can work or rest knowing your loved one is safe, well cared for and enjoying their day.
Home-cooked meals every day
abafields residential home
Find the right home for your loved one
3-9 Bromwich Street, Bolton
A spacious Victorian home overlooking a peaceful park, within walking distance of Bolton town centre. We offer residential and dementia care for up to 52 residents, delivered with warmth and individual attention.
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Help & Advice
The decision to arrange day care can bring mixed feelings—relief that support exists, worry about whether someone will settle, concern about costs or logistics.
At Abafields, we support you through this process with patience, practical guidance and a genuine understanding of the challenges families face when juggling home care with other responsibilities.
Below you'll find helpful advice from our team—covering everything from recognising when day care would help to arranging trial days, supporting someone through the transition, and understanding how day care can delay or prevent the need for residential care.
We'll explain things clearly and calmly, without jargon or pressure. If you have questions about any topic, please get in touch. We're here to help.
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The important questions
What is day care?
Who is day care for?
When is day care needed?
What funding and support is available for day care?
