
we cannot praise the staff enough for their care and attendanceFiona H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

impressed with the warmth and caring attitudeJacky W(Partner of Resident/Service User)


we cannot praise the staff enough for their care and attendanceFiona H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

impressed with the warmth and caring attitudeJacky W(Partner of Resident/Service User)


The Laurels Care Home offer long-term, respite and day care, in a comfortable home-from-home rural village atmosphere. Family-owned within the Country Court Care Group, the home strives to promote the very best quality of life for residents.
You and your family and friends will be made welcome from the moment you step through the door to your first cup of tea. Staff aim to make The Laurels feel like home...
Care Provided by The Laurels Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 21 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Laurels Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Laurels Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Country Court
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Melissa McConville (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (21)
Visiting
- Operate an open-door policy, visitors are welcome anytime of the day. Just pop in whenever you can.
Parking
- Ample parking on-site
The Laurels Care Home Reviews (41)
The Laurels Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.327) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels Care Home has 41 reviews.
From the minute we called into The Laurels Carehome in Draycott it felt like home. We moved my mum from a carehome in Kent all the way to the Laurels in Somerset so that she could be near to me. This was a huge task logistically, physically and emotionally. The staff at The Laurels helped us every step of the way and reassured and cared for mum as if she was a member of their own family. My mum has now been with The Laurels for just over 6 weeks and the care and support given to her and the family has been exemplary. My mum suffers from dementia and her previous carehome was a large building with long corridors, multiple lounges and dining areas which my mum found overwealming. She would often become lost and end up at the end of a corridor upset and confused. The Laurels is a small cozy home that is calming and caring which has been so good for my mums mental health. My advice to anyone looking for a carehome, come to The Laurels, you won't regret it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for The Laurels Care Home. It is our pleasure to care for your mother and are delighted to see how well she's settled in with us.
Mum was at The Laurels for respite care while my dad had an operation. We chose The Laurels because all the staff were friendly and it had a homely feel. Whenever I visited mum she would always tell me how lovely all the staff were and I also felt welcomed. She became more mobile and I noticed an improvement in her memory. There was always lots going on that mum could join in with and she also enjoyed the food. I appreciated when I left that I knew mum was being well looked after so I could concentrate on helping my dad. We plan on visiting for the coffee mornings as we have missed the team since mum has come home.
Thank you for leaving a review for The Laurels Care Home, we were delighted to welcome your mum to our home. You are more than welcome to come back and visit us at any time.
My mum recently moved in to The Laurels - I couldn't ask for more, perfect cleanliness, care, food, entertainment and empathy. A family friend went to visit another family friend in her (very expensive) home and said how lucky mum was as the other home was 'disgusting'. Thankfully mum moved to The Laurels.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for The Laurels. We will pass your comments on to the staff team.
After researching several homes in our area to get respite care for my dad we found The Laurels Care Home. On speaking to one staff member in particular and her team we felt that we had been listened to and reassured that dad would be well cared for. my mum and wife visited before we decided and they were very pleased with what thy saw. my wife is an ex carer and found nothing to raise any concerns. the home is clean tidy and doesn't smell ( the last home we used was very disagreeable on the nose ). the staff were busy but happy to pause and chat and everyone from the top down seemed to properly care for there residents. One staff member in particular and the team answered all questions and did there upmost to help get dad a space in a nice clean sunny room. the food was good and even managed to get some of the residents out to the sea side. overall it was a stress free two weeks which allowed my mum to have a good break and some much needed time for her. when the time comes rosemary and her fantastic team will be our first call
Thank you for your kind review of The Laurels Care Home. We're so pleased your dad had a positive stay and that you and your family felt supported and reassured. It means a lot to hear our team made the experience stress-free and comfortable. We'll be here if you need us again in the future.
The Laurels Care Home is a warm, friendly place. The staff are very good, with one person in the office standing out a long way and has always been kind and reassuring. The staff are very kind to Mum, and make our family feel welcome. Mum enjoys the meals provided, and has improved both physically and mentally during her residence at The Laurels. As a family, we are concerned for Mum's privacy, as she is frequently disturbed in her room by other clients. However, the staff are usually quick to respond.
We feel very lucky to have a small, friendly care home on our doorstep. It's lovely that we get to know the staff and other residents as it was a very close, friendly atmosphere. I always feel welcome when I visit and my mother-in-law always seems happy though she is not able to join in with the activities, she enjoys having her hair done and nails painted!
Thank you for writing a review for The Laurels Care Home. We are so pleased to hear that your mother-in-law is happy at our home and that you as a family always feel welcome when you visit.
We were very fortunate to find this home at a family crisis. Dad when alive held the opportunity to see my mum settle into her new home, which gave him so much reassurance.
Thank you for leaving your review for The Laurels Care Home. We are glad that we could give your dad the reassurance he needed to make sure his wife settled well into her new home.
The Laurels Care Home is like a home from home and the staff are first class. They dare and look after my dad really well. They are always really friendly and always ready to give you a drink. I think we the family were very lucky to find such a good home for our dad.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Laurels Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. It is our pleasure to care for your Dad and we are delighted that you are happy with his care and support here.
Helpful staff always ready to look after my mother. Nice clean rooms.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Laurels Care Home. We will share your comments with our staff team.
Very caring and attentive, lovely food, kind and thoughtful.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Laurels Care Home, we will pass your kind words on to the staff team.
The carers do seem to really care about my father.
The carers do have a sense of humour which is needed!
Thank you for writing a review for The Laurels Care Home, we are delighted to hear that you find our staff friendly and caring.
He is settled and us so well looked after, which makes us feel so happy.
We would recommend this care home above any other. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Laurels Care Home, we are very happy to hear how settled your father-in-law is and thank you for your recommendation.
Mum-in-law lived at The Laurels for the past six months and we cannot fault the care and compassion, she received whilst living there. Sadly, her increased dementia needs meant that we had to find somewhere more suitable to meet those needs. All the staff at The Laurels were wonderful with Mum, patient, kind and so caring and did their utmost to support her and us as a family. The home itself was a real home from home and we were so sad when she had to leave. The staff were a huge help and support with what was a very difficult situation for us and continue to be so. Absolutely nothing has been too much trouble and we are so very grateful to them all. (I have not given a rating for activities simply because Mum wasn't able to take part.)
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for The Laurels Care Home. We are so pleased that we had the privilege to care for your mother-in-law and that you were always well looked after by our staff team.
My mum has been in The Laurels for just over a year. She is 88, has advanced dementia. Her care during this time has been absolutely excellent. The staff are kind, caring, patient, and do all they can for Mum as well as supporting the family when they need it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a heartfelt review. It is a pleasure supporting your mother and your family as part of our Laurels family. Warm Regards.
My mum has been at The Laurels for nearly nine months. The home is amazing as are the staff and although Mum's dementia has worsened they continue to try and include her in activities and take her out when possible. I feel we are giving her the best life possible in the circumstances and I can't thank everyone enough for their dedication love and patience.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Laurels Care Home, we are delighted that you are so pleased with our care of your mother. It is our pleasure to care for her here at The Laurels.
It's wonderful to know Mum is cared for so well, communication is excellent between staff and families.
Thank you for writing a lovely review for The Laurels Care Home. We are pleased to know that you are happy with the care our staff team provides for your mum and that you have had a positive experience with our home.
A caring and homely experience, the staff were very understanding of my mother's needs. All the staff are very friendly, positive and supportive.
Thank you for your kind review of The Laurels Care Home. We are pleased to know that you are happy with the care our staff team provide and that you always felt supported.
My late aunt enjoyed living at The Laurels. She liked the company, food, activities, outings and said the staff were always kind and caring. I saw this for myself, receiving a warm welcome each time I visited. The Laurels is a lovely place to live, very homely, not at all stuffy and it felt like a family there. It's just the sort of home I'd be happy to spend my twilight years in and would happily recommend it.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Laurels Care Home, it was our pleasure to care for your Aunt here at The Laurels and thank you for your recommendation.
Mum always seems so happy when we visit her, also on the social media pictures seen of her, especially recently on her birthday, she was treated like a princess. The staff are really friendly, Mum seems so at home, couldn't wish for more. Thanks to all.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Laurels Care Home, we appreciate all comments and feedback. We are delighted to hear how pleased you are with our care for your mother and how much she enjoyed her birthday. It is our pleasure to care for her as part of our family here at The Laurels.
I used to visit The Laurels with a group of toddlers and share a music and movement session with the residents. I always got a wonderful feeling about the care given and the compassion and kindness of the staff. Since that time, a friend's mum has become a resident and I can't commend the team more for the care they give. Highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Laurels Care Home. It's wonderful to hear how much you've enjoyed visiting our home and we appreciate the positive feedback and recommendation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 August 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 29 Jun 2026
The dedicated team at The Laurels Care Home in Cheddar have successfully climbed Mount Snowdon, raising an incredible £1,500 for their residents’ comfort and wellbeing fund. Melissa (Home Manager), Louise...
- 12 Sep 2025
Fenchurch House Care Home, part of Country Court, welcomed residents and colleagues to celebrate the Country Court in Bloom 2025 Awards, the group’s annual gardening celebration. This year’s theme, “Your...
- 30 Jul 2025
At The Laurels Care Home in Draycott, one resident’s childhood memory recently came to life thanks to the home’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative. Alice, who fondly remembers cycling as a...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Country Court
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Country Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Laurels Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Melissa is the home manager at The Laurels Care Home and is a great support to families and their loved ones when moving into their next chapter in life.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Laurels Care Home
What types of Care is The Laurels Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Laurels Care Home have?
There are 21 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Laurels Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Laurels Care Home to the centre of Cheddar?
1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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