
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...
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 for the residents and families, whilst providing the highest standards of professional care.
Surrounded by over an acre of its own productive garden within the beautiful Cheddar Valley, most rooms have country views. The house, in Draycott, is within a short drive of both Cheddar and Wells, lying at the foot of Mendip near Wedmore. Draycott has a village shop, churches, a village hall, pubs and hourly bus services connecting directly with Cheddar, Wells and Weston.
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 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
Contact The Laurels Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
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.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
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.
My mother has been at The Laurels for about four years. We have been very satisfied with her care over that time. We especially like it because it is small (number of residents), it is clean and the food is mostly 'English' (this suits Mum). Most important the staff are kind, patient and local -...
My mother has been at The Laurels for about four years. We have been very satisfied with her care over that time. We especially like it because it is small (number of residents), it is clean and the food is mostly 'English' (this suits Mum). Most important the staff are kind, patient and local - they know places and people that Mum knows.
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...
There are no upcoming events for The Laurels Care Home.
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.
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