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The Laurels is a small 20 bedded home and most rooms have now gone through a full refurbishment. The home has a real home from home feel with a great team of caring, compassion carers who spend their time giving true...
Care Provided by The Laurels Residential 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 23 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- 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 Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Laurels Residential 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
- Nene Valley Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Yasamine Watts (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 64+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
The Laurels Residential Care Home Reviews (26)
The Laurels Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.788) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels Residential Care Home has 26 reviews.
She has a lovely relationship with carer Maggie, and each year they put on a special afternoon tea for her birthday with family and friends. Mum always praises the food too.
Staff communicate regularly with photos, and the few minor issues we've raised are always dealt with promptly - the home is proactive, not reactive. Staff turnover is virtually non-existent, which speaks volumes.
My sister and brother live locally for anything needing in-person attention, but even without that I'd trust the home completely. The setting is lovely, especially the garden and activities.
Care isn't fully council-funded, but it's reassuring to know she's so well looked after. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
My partner Clare's mum is at the Laurels and each time I visit it feels that the residents are well looked after. The staff are always polite and helpful. I would recommend the Laurels for your loved ones.
The first few days were difficult. Although we felt she was in the right place, Mum wasn't happy initially. However, within a week she had settled in well. She began helping out where she felt comfortable and gradually started to feel at home.
We moved in lots of her personal belongings to make her room feel familiar, and Yasmin was incredibly supportive throughout the transition. She took the time to reassure Mum and made the whole process much smoother for us as a family.
The staff are all amazing with Mum. They support her needs while encouraging her to remain as independent as possible. Over the past three years, I have noticed very little staff turnover, which says a great deal about both the management and the owner.
Whenever we've had any concerns, they have always been dealt with quickly and professionally.
Dad has had some low level health issues that have been dealt with with both professionalism and kindness. I am particularly grateful for this as his cognition is beginning to decline and he would not be able to proactively prioritise his health.
Once he got into the Laurels he has been a changed man for the better.
He has good relationships with both the staff and other residents within the home.
He thoroughly enjoys trips out & about.
I cannot thank the home enough.
My mother stayed at the care home. During her stay until her death she was looked after really well and cared for excellently by the staff. Our family were impressed by everyone who cared for her and we were kept up to date with everything. This is a lovely friendly environment and I would recommend this care home to anyone who is considering placing members of family who may need full time care
I have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels.
We call Yasamine at the Laurels ,she was so calm and understanding. We arranged a visit amongst 7 others but the Laurels stood head and shoulders above the rest.
The welcome was warm so we tried restbite initially.
Tbh as soon as we took June inside it was obviously the place for her, she just wanted to stay.
Present day shes coming up to her first year,still very happy ,content and relaxed.
The team of carers are amazing, they can't do any more for her,they've definitely put a smile back on her face.
She has flourished since moving in, long may it continue.
We are made so welcome on visits ,nothing is too much trouble even for us.
Cant recommend any higher, if its something you need then go for it
From the very first interactions there was a friendly home from home feel. He is treated with warmth and care and we as family feel confident leaving him in their care.
We love seeing photos of what he is up to and hearing things he's said or done.
This last visit he went in hardly walking after a recent illness, two weeks later he's walking again. Great work from the team!
The Laurels is a very welcoming of comfortable care home. The carers are an excellent + treat the residents with the utmost respect + affection at all times. They are really caring + if any of the residents are unsure or worried about anything they will sit with them and talk to them to reassure that they are safe and well. When the 'sing a longs' get going it is lovely to see everybody singing along and enjoying themselves. I would recomend The Laurels to anyone. They put the word care in carers.
My dad has been in the Laurals Care home for 8 months. He was very apprehensive when he first became a resident, but quickly got into a routine and felt very happy with life. He fell ill late last year and the team/staff understood his needs and know exactly how to get him on the road to recovery. I can't thank the team enough for everything you do.
I gave a 5 star review for The Laurels whilst they were caring for my mum. This review concerns their end of life care. Mum has now passed away. I will be forever grateful for the love and care all the staff showed/gave to mum and the support given to me. Everyone there is so kind and it gave me great comfort to feel that mum was amongst friends during her final days. Huge thank you to you all
We are so grateful to the fantastic team at The Laurels for their loving care of my father-in-law following a horrid stint in hospital over Christmas. When he first arrived, he was struggling to get out of bed and had no motivation to get dressed and leave his room. By the end of his time at The Laurels, the team had managed to rehabilitate him to the point where he was able to walk with his frame, join for meals and enjoyed looking smart! They worked wonders and were absolute saviours to us and our family. We will forever to be in their debt! Thank you.
I cannot speak highly enough of the manager and her team at The Laurels.
My mum was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer in early April and the manager helped us to facilitate a protracted discharge from Peterbough City Hospital to The Laurels.
The manager even visited mum in hospital a couple of times to make her feel comfortable, which was very helpful as mum had previously been pretty resistant to going into care, despite her condition.
The team made her feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. Regular check in visits to her room. Endless cups of tea and biscuits for visitors. And lots of support and understanding for a situation that was changing almost daily. As it turned out, my mum lasted less than a fortnight before she died, but the staff were there for her until the end.
I would have no hesitation in recommending friends or family to use The Laurels.
The Laurels has been a total godsend to us! After suffering a nasty fall at home, my mum went into the home for 2 weeks respite care. She has now decided that she likes it so much that she doesn't want to go home (which she couldn't manage anyway) The management are fantastic, caring and supportive in every way, and this comes down to all the carers, who are always there for mum. The Laurels is a small, friendly home, mum describes it as cosy! The food is good, but most importantly I can relax, knowing that she is happy, and very well cared for.
When my father became unwell and realised he'd need care, he told us he'd like The Laurels to look after him. From our first approach to the manager, to enquire about availability, our experience was one of reassurance, care and professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble and despite NHS difficulties in arranging a transfer from hospital to The Laurels, everything was accommodated calmly and without fuss. Once my father arrived, we could immediately see the care, compassion and diligence of the whole team - not just for him but for all of the residents. The way they go about their work is wonderful, we can never thank them enough for that. Although my father was only with them a short time, we felt that the team at The Laurels really got to know him and made him feel comfortable and welcome, and it was lovely to hear them occasionally laughing together - like any family members would. Many of my memories of Dad's stay at The Laurels will forever be happy ones.
The staff and management take care of all residents to a very high standard. Nothing is too much trouble. Also very knowledgeable in medication which saw someone go from a very bad state to a happy individual in the space of 6 months. Management are always there to help and advise.
I chose The Laurels because I was looking for a smaller setting for my father, I could not recommend The Laurels more, it really gives a home-from-home feel and the staff are so caring and welcoming. The manager came to visit my Dad before he went in and she really got to know my Dad and what makes him happy. My dad was 100 when he passed away and I'm so happy his last days were spent with his Laurels family.
My mum was a regular resident of The Laurels, her first stay being in April 2023. Despite her reluctance to go she ended up being a regular resident for respite and in between some weeks made daily visits there. They made her feel so welcome at all times and took great care of her. In January 2024 my mum went again to The Laurels for respite following a bout of illness and hospital stay. Unfortunately she sadly passed away on 28 January whilst there. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and love they showed to my mum in her final weeks, days and hours. That care and love extended to her family at a very sad time. The management and staff are amazing - their prime focus is ensuring their residents are safe happy and well looked after. I would not hesitate in recommending them as a facility for any person needing residential care.
My mother was a resident at The Laurels until her death in May 2024, to say she enjoyed her residency is an understatement. The facilities, and care were exceptional, the staff couldn't do enough for everyone and they are a major contributor to the overall well-being of all of the residents. I would not hesitate in highly recommending anyone looking for a care home to visit The Laurels and see for themselves what a great place it is!
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- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Laurels Residential Care Home
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Meet the Team (1)

Yasamine and her mother purchased The Laurels 1 year ago, their passion is small care homes that enable to give true person-centred care. Yasamine has 15 years experience in running small care homes and Touran her mother has over 40 years experience in the care sector. Their focus is the resident well-being and making sure that their lives are enriched every day. There is a real home from home feel to The Laurels which is loved by everybody.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Laurels Residential Care Home
What types of Care is The Laurels Residential 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 Residential Care Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Laurels Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Residential Care Home to the centre of Peterborough?
7.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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