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The Laurels believes in offering individualised care and always puts the person, their families and their wishes and desires at the centre of all planning.
There is a small, friendly team of staff and the home has its own cooks who develop menus based on individual choices.
There is also an activity co-ordinator who will work with...
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 10 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Residents pay for personal toiletries, chiropody, hairdressers, newspapers, mileage, extra care.
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
- The Laurels Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Issabella North (manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (10)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (8)
Parking
- Free parking on site.
The Laurels Reviews (36)
The Laurels has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.536) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels has 36 reviews.
The staff go above and beyond every day, taking the time to get to know each resident as an individual and ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and valued. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and their patience, professionalism, and warmth shine through in everything they do.
The home itself is welcoming, clean, and homely, creating a lovely environment where residents can truly feel at home. Communication with families is excellent, and we are always kept informed and reassured.
Knowing that my mum is surrounded by people who genuinely care for her wellbeing means more than words can express. We are incredibly grateful for the support, dedication, and kindness shown to her every day. I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home
Over the years his care needs have changed and increased. The Laurels has adapted and developed his care without problems.
I can't imagine a nicer place for my father to live and would highly recommend The Laurels.
whenever I visit the care home, there's always a loving and welcoming environment not even just with the staff but with residence as well. My parents and I were very worried when moving my nan's care at home but our nerves were settled very quickly with the warm atmosphere. Overall my Nan has never been happier.
The Laurels care home have been amazing at accommodating my elderly mother in recent months, ensuring that she feels at home and comfortable whilst getting used to the home and its residents. She has been attending on a single day per week, and is enjoying the familiarity she has gained with the home through staff support and growing resident friendships.
My elderly neighbour lost his wife and struggled with life on his own so it was down to me to find a suitable care home for his needs. It took me one visit to The Laurels in Huntley to realise this was the perfect home. The staff are absolutely fantastic and you are made to feel like this if your home. My neighbour has settled in so well and loves all the staff, the food is fantastic and loving life again. I can't recommend this place highly enough.
I cannot say enough about how good The Laurels have been. The staff have been so lovely. An A star care home.
They made the move as seamless as possible and the staff are supportive and caring. The food is home-cooked and delicious.
The move for this lady was very difficult for her presenting with many anxieties, but working with the family proved to be a great success and she is happy and settled now into her new home.
Happy, helpful and friendly staff. Clean, warm and very welcoming. Staff are always on hand to answer questions and help residents when called for. Meals cooked on-site are healthy and nutritious and my father is allowed to eat whatever he likes. Would recommend it to anyone.
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Always willing to answer any questions and help you in any way they can. They take the time to get to know the person they are caring for and the family as well etc. Encourages independence for every resident. A home from home.
Mum and dad had lived with me for six years and I was finding it increasingly difficult to cope with dads dementia and mums increasing frailty. They are both 95 years old. When the double room became available it was felt as if it was meant to be. Mum and dad stayed for two weeks respite at first to see if they liked it. The staff are lovely, very welcoming and always cheerful. Mum and dad are made to feel valued, and comfortable and that nothing is too much trouble. It is home from home with home-cooked meals, their own things around them, company if they want it or quiet time in their room. Mum and dad are happy which is all I could want.
It is a very lovely and clean home.
The Laurels in Huntley offers a homely environment with just a few residents. As soon as you walk in, you receive a friendly, warm welcome from all of the staff. The home is always clean and tidy and if you speak to the residents, they all love it there. Most residents have been there some time and will all tell you how lovely all of the staff are. Meals are all home cooked with fresh ingredients and residents are pampered with tea, cake and snacks throughout the day. Residents can go for a daily walk and are given autonomy over their own spending choices at the local shop. A care home choice is never easy, but The Laurels are brilliant at supporting the transition. They take over all medication and are always available to talk; especially when you just need that bit of reassurance. Thank you Team Laurels, from the bottom of my heart!
Mum has happily resided here for good number of years. She has enthused about the new owners and staff. The quality of care and the food. She is related to the previous owners and therefore was a little apprehensive about the new ones, however hers fears were soon allayed and is wonderfully enjoying her care here. Would certainly recommend them.
From the first look at the website, it seemed clear to me that this was a caring and friendly place for my mother to go to. My first chat with the management was very reassuring, and the fact that there are only a small number of clients also meant that the staff/client ratio is always good. My mother has improved her quality of life and her underlying mood is so much better. Thanks.
When my friend needed a care home locally, I had heard The Laurels had a good reputation, and a neighbour of mine was having her aunt looked after there and highly recommended it. So when my friend went there, it was everything and more that was expected from a care home. It is a lovely home, and my friend is very happy there. The staff and management are really helpful and treat everyone with the same hospitality. Highly recommended.
My experience here has been very happy; I am well looked after and have every comfort that I need. There are so many good things I can't put into words! The carers are kind; nothing is too much trouble.
I just want to give my thanks to all of the staff at The Laurels for the care that they had given my grandfather over the past two years. Moving a loved one into a care facility is never easy, but as soon as I walked into The Laurels it felt like a home. I will be forever grateful for the care that you provided him with and I will recommend The Laurels to everybody. Thanks again.
Excellent care with patience and understanding at all times.
I have been very impressed with the care my husband has received over the last few weeks. Nothing is too much trouble, very flexible on times and days. Excellent home cooking, it has a real feel of being home from home. I would definately recommend. I know I do not need to worry when I leave him.
It has been such a pleasure to visit my Aunty at The Laurels, Huntley, the staff are just so kind and lovely. Nothing was too much trouble for them and always so happy in their work. The home is just so clean and a very happy place. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 June 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: The Laurels
- 15 Mar 2017Recipient: The Laurels
- 15 Mar 2017Recipient: The Laurels
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Laurels
What types of Care is The Laurels registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Laurels have?
There are 10 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Laurels?
Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Laurels to the centre of Gloucester?
7.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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