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The Laurels

Main Road, Huntley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL19 3EA
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The Laurels offers high-quality residential care to the elderly in a peaceful, homely environment.

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,300From £1,400
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,300From £1,400
Includes food, drink, laundry, care, medical support, bills.

Residents pay for personal toiletries, chiropody, hairdressers, newspapers, mileage, extra care.

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)

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9.5

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.

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Review from Carol E (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum moved to The Laurels at the beginning of June after careful consideration amongst the family. Mum was frail, lonely and underweight, and had lived on her own for 12 years. Within 6 weeks Mum's health has improved and she is putting weight on and looks so much happier than before. This is a lovely, homely, comfortable environment and the staff do their utmost to care and nurture all the residents. Having spent so much time worrying about Mum prior to her moving in, we now feel so reassured and confident Mum is having the best care possible and enjoying her life once again. Thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager/Owner at The Laurels

We are very lucky to welcome this lovely lady into our home! She came for day care to get used to us all and has settled in really well. She joins in all activities and likes to keep busy so she is involved in light housework, drying dishes and goes up to the pub with staff on Fridays.

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Review from Vivienne H (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely to come and see my friend. Everybody is so kind. Just like visiting her in her own home.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager/Owner at The Laurels

Thank you.....you are welcome to visit any time you like x

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Review from Anne G (Resident / Service User) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a resident at The Laurels for the past six weeks. I am delighted with the experience and would thoroughly recommend it. The home has proved spotlessly clean with excellent care, a very caring staff and a very homely and welcoming staff. I am delighted that my daughter was able to get me a place.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager/Owner at The Laurels
This lovely lady came to The Laurels and after 6 weeks she decided to stay permanently.

It is an absolute pleasure to care for this remarkable lady.

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Review from A S (Resident / Service User) published on 27 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very informal residential home with a family feel. All staff are very pleasant and the small number of residents means individual attention which promotes a feeling of wellbeing and being cared for.

The food is of a high standard and individual dietary requirements and whims are catered for.

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Review from N B (Son of Resident) published on 7 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Laurels staff have been excellent with my mother. She moved into her room in May after a spell in hospital. She is a very independent person and I worried how she would settle in, but I should have had no such worry as all the staff have time for her and made her feel so welcome. My mother has improved no end since moving into The Laurels after living alone for two years after my father's death. Cannot recommend the Manager and her staff enough.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

This lady came in for some respite from The Dylke Hospital, she liked it so much that she decided to stay! We are delighted to support such a lovely lady who has fitted in so well with the other residents.

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Review from A M (Resident / Service User) published on 23 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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All members of staff are superb. Their kindness and care cannot be bettered.

The Laurels is a quite splendid residence in every respect. I could not be more content at the bright, sunny, airy room I have with all facilities.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

It is a pleasure supporting this lady to rehabilitate with a view to returning to her bungalow following hospital admission. She is improving in her confidence and health everyday.

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Review from J M (Resident / Service User) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is a very good care home.
The owner does her best to please us, She is also a very generous person and we only have to ask if we want anything special.

Her aim is to please and take care of us, the residents.

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Review from Jean G (Resident / Service User) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Care very good. Staff very kind. I wish there were lots of key-workers like mine.

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Review from Deborah P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father is a resident at the Laurels.
He settled in really quickly due to safe, calm and incredibly comfortable atmosphere of the care home.
There is a full-time chef so all meals are freshly prepared with a good selection of menus.
There is a safe and sunny courtyard where the residents enjoy their morning coffee and afternoon tea and my dad has really taken to helping with minor tasks in the garden.
The home offers regular accompanied walks to the local shop to get a daily paper and I am constantly kept informed of my dad's progress and health needs.

I feel very pleased with the care The Laurels is giving my father and I would recommend it.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

It is a pleasure to support this gentleman who is very happy at The Laurels. He is occupied daily with meaningful tasks in the garden and maintains my courtyard beautifully. He has also been helpful in planting the hanging baskets and painting bird tables. He attends the local rambling group in Huntley every week and is also escorted to a day centre in Cinderford on Thursdays.

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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was adamant that she did she did not want to go into a care home but when her physical ability began to deteriorate we embarked on an emotional and difficult journey to find the right home. The Laurels provides all aspects of high-quality care delivered by professional, friendly, dedicated staff, that is essential for mum to feel settled and content in her new environment. Freshly prepared home cooked food. Activity programme has made The Laurels a wonderful reassuring find for all the family to which mum has settled into very well.

Reply from Esia Dean, registered manager at The Laurels

We work side by side with families, ensuring that all needs are met and all aspects of care are carried out to the highest standards. Families know their loved ones the best and it's important that they are listened to and involved in all decision making.

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Review from Adam P (Stepson of Resident) published on 1 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I really cannot stress enough how pleased I am with every aspect of The Laurels. All staff are outstanding and care given is second to none! It;s a great comfort to know my step-father is being cared for in such a respectful way. His Key worker, in particular, goes out of his way to keep my step-father entertained; he is my step-father's favourite person.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

It is an absolute pleasure caring for this gentleman - he helps to maintain the courtyard at The Laurels on a daily basis and also enjoys getting out and about in the local area.

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Review from Paul L (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum is very happy at The Laurels, it is very "homely". The staff are very caring and treat mum with great dignity. The food is excellent and tailored to the residents likes.

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Review from Kim S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father lived at The Laurels for six years. He was really happy there and very well cared for. The staff are all fantastic, making the effort to really get to know their residents. The manager was particularly helpful during my fathers last few weeks and I felt terrifically supported in this respect.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

It was a pleasure caring for your father and working together with your family to ensure that all of his needs and desires were met.

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Review from Michael T (Resident / Service User) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have travelled around a bit and this is one of the nicest places I've stayed in, and the best food I have ever had. A really nice and relaxing place to live. The staff and management are really good.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

Our two cooks ensure that all food is cooked from fresh produce on a daily basis with lots of food options to suit individual tastes. The home made sponge cakes and puddings are delicious.

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Review from Yvonne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service of this home is excellent in many ways. Friendly staff, wife range of meals to suit the individual, all needs are met. People are treated with respect and dignity, very homely. It has recently had a new manager who has peoples interests at heart and very approachable.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

The ethos of The Laurels is to treat each person as an individual and with dignity and respect at all times.

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Review from Graham S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always a high level of care and a friendly approach - visitors are always made welcome and supported with information.

I often turned up at odd times to collect or deliver items and was always helped. I would recommend to families with relatives at all stages of care needs.

Reply from Esia North, Registered Manager at The Laurels

We welcome families at all times and involve them and keep them informed around all aspects of care.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 June 2019
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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