
Having visited The Laurels we were left with no doubt that it would be the right place for herViv(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Having visited The Laurels we were left with no doubt that it would be the right place for herViv(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Having just undergone complete refurbishment throughout, the Laurels offers first-class single bedroom accommodation over just two floors, served by a passenger lift. It enjoys a family atmosphere, combining quality care with a positive living experience. There is a strong emphasis on family and resident interaction, with a wide range of activities for all to enjoy.
The home has level access throughout, whilst the surroundings include well-kept gardens, a fish pond and...
Care Provided by The Laurels
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Laurels for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Laurels to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- CC The Laurels Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Fiona Crickmore(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (32)
Visiting
- No restrictions
Parking
- Car park to front
The Laurels Reviews (61)
The Laurels has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.401) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels has 61 reviews.
The care they receive is excellent and the staff really helpful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels as an excellent care home.
The care staff were brilliant and my mum was cared for and loved by them, although all the staff have now moved on to other jobs.
The Laurels is the second care home that my husband has been a resident of. I was lucky to be able to move him to The Laurels that is in Wickford a couple of years ago from a previous care home. I live in Wickford, so moving him here made it easier for me to see him. I was worried about moving him, but I am so glad I did, as The Laurels have proved to be very well run and the staff are extremely caring. Although like most care homes, they could do with more staff. My husband has settled in well and seems content. Unfortunately, he doesn’t speak, so I can’t find out from him how he feels, I can only go with what I have observed. Sadly Covid did stop me from being able to see him, but now the home has sorted the procedures and sourced the necessary personal protective equipment, I can see him now, but because of all the palaver of getting Covid tested and having to book an appointment, I only see him once a week. Although I could see him more than this. More staff would equal better person care.
Following our Mum's admission to hospital in October, my sister and I were given 2 days to make long term care arrangements for our 92-year-old mother as she was not able to return to her sheltered accommodation. Having visited The Laurels we were left with no doubt that it would be the right place for her - a decision which in the fortnight she has been there has been confirmed to us countless times as the correct one. We have been extremely impressed with the care that Mum is receiving thanks to the staff who are, without exception, kind, patient, respectful and above all, caring. It is a huge weight off our minds that when we are not with her, Mum is being well cared for at all times and is content. The atmosphere is further enhanced by other relatives who are all very friendly; our young grandchildren are always made to feel very welcome. I have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels to anyone looking for a Care Home for their loved one.
My mum stayed at his home for respite for one week only. Had a lovely time there with very friendly and caring staff. It was a home from home experience. If the time comes for my mum to go into a care home permanently, I would love it to be The Laurels.
We have always been impressed with the welcome and cooperation of the staff, the ambience, atmosphere and care afforded to the residents.
The staff were always cheerful and smiling. Mum was so happy there due to the wonderful staff.
The home is bright and open to large beautiful gardens with freedom to wander in and out.
All the food is freshly prepared, plenty of drinks, ice creams when it's hot.
There is a full-time activities organiser - music and sing along times.
The home is always full of visitors, who also support each other.
Excellent choice.
Lovely staff members who are wonderful with all the residents. The food is nice and modernisation fantastic.
Following on from your initial welcome meeting I have left the Laurels feeling my mum will be living in a better environment than she does already. The care from staff was never an issue but I believe her surroundings are going to improve. I want to thank you for this meeting and would be pleased if you are able to achieve what you set out to. Thank you.
Staff are very caring and helpful but the home is in need of redecorating.
The staff are very kind and considerate. The facilities and rooms are in need of an update. The furniture should all be replaced.
We as a family, on the whole, were extremely happy and satisfied with the care our mother received whilst at The Laurels. She was a resident for 2 and 1/2 years (approximately). She was, in our eyes, loved by all who cared for her. She, in return, loved them all back in her own way. It showed in her happiness when we visited. Thank you to all involved. We would recommend The Laurels.
They have a wealth of knowledge between them that they hand down to all new and old members of staff ensuring safe working practice on all aspects of care. That is why l always find the home a safe and happy place to live in.
The Laurels always smells fresh and welcoming, I have been present when meals are served which I must comment looked very nice.
The staff are respectful whilst carrying out their duties by being both professional however with that very important personal touch.
Whenever I have cause to ask a question this is either answered by the staff or if required referred to a senior or manager, who have always attended to my query.
I visit my grandad regularly at The Laurels. Everyone was always so caring and attentive. All the staff were amazing and I would recommend this care home to anyone wanting their family to be at ease in such a big change in lifestyle. A big thank you to everyone at The Laurels.
The Laurels is my mother's home, she really loved living there. I could sleep at night knowing my mum was safe, cared for, warm, well-fed and most of all loved.
The manager Christine sleet is an amazing lady and goes above and beyond for all the residents and families.
I would highly recommend the Laurels. My grandad had a great experience and everyone was very caring.
Would highly recommend The Laurels.
When they knew he loved table tennis, they even got a net and bats and I would often find them having a game with him.
He was treated with compassion and dignity at all times. The manager goes above and beyond to ensure residents happiness. When he became very ill, nothing was too much trouble and the kindness and support staff showed to him and to us as a family helped us through a very difficult time. The manager and staff are not only brilliant but also very genuine. I have nothing but praise.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 March 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 08 Jun 2026
Our residents enjoyed spending time with their loved ones at our annual garden party. From live entertainment, to mocktails and delicious food. The sun shone through the clouds to make...
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- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: The Laurels
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