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Alongside skilled provision, the home is focused on making sure residents can pursue an independent lifestyle with a vibrant social life and access to a varied range of social events, outings and entertainments.
A robust induction and training scheme is in place, with the provider being committed to ongoing development.
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 36 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees vary from room size to needs of the induvial, Depending on Residents fees, we may ask for top ups from 3rd parties if Social services funded
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
Group / Owner
- Pearlcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michele Jackson (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
Visiting
- fFexible with visiting, but do ask to be mindful at meal times as prefer these remain protected unless families are supporting with Residents meals
Parking
- Small car park situated at the front of the building
The Laurels Reviews (34)
The Laurels has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels has 34 reviews.
My mother in law came into The Laurels a few months ago. She has settled really well and we are very impressed with the standard of care she receives. The staff are very friendly and the home is cosy and welcoming. My husband and I feel that there has been a real improvement in her overall well-being. Thank you for the support you give in what must have been a very difficult time in the care sector.
Thank you for the lovely comments and feedback, this helps me and my team to ensure we are delivering high standards of care, and continue to improve.
The Laurels has extremely caring, communicative and approachable staff. Always a great atmosphere in the communal areas, lots of chatter and laughter, helped I'm sure, by the well-stocked hot drinks and snack trolley! There are quiet areas too if preferred. Plenty of activities, themed parties such as Halloween, bonfire night etc Health problems are dealt with swiftly, family members are updated regularly. During the lockdown post-Christmas ‘21, regular video calls have been made available and we see photos of loved ones too, taken during activities or weekly pamper days! Food looks good and home-cooked. Nice to know that Mum is happy and living in a care home where care, dignity, compassion, fun, safety and security are paramount. Thank you.
I have nothing but praise for this care home. My uncle is very happy here, happier than I've seen him in a long time and all thanks to the excellent care he has received in the years that he has been at the Laurels. Nothing is too much for the staff - he enjoys himself and is very well fed and looked after. I do not think you will find a better place for your family member when the time comes to find somewhere.
During the start of the pandemic, my Nan was moved to the Laurel’s from hospital and we were so lucky this was the case. The staff made a difficult transition with additional challenges of isolation as smooth as they possibly could have been; helping with phone calls and window visits. They have gone above and beyond to ensure we are able to see our loved ones within lockdown. The staff are extremely helpful and clearly know the residents well. Nan always appreciates the activities and it’s a joy to see her still enjoying being creative!
I’ve had limited opportunity to view facilities with covid restrictions so my ratings reflect that.
I can honestly say after the service my elderly friend received in The Laurels I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else, every area of service is done to a very high standard and the love and care given to the residents is amazing.
Thank you for the lovely review and comments, and taking the time to write the review.
My husband has been living at The Laurels for 5 months and I think we definitely made the right choice of home for him. The staff could not be kinder or more welcoming to myself or our family. He can be difficult, but they have gone out of their way to help him settle in, and feel at home.
I can't praise the staff enough for their care and help to my mother while she was in the home while she was alive and also the care they gave her during her last days. They were also so kind to me in the last days of my mum's life.
I am really pleased with The Laurels. My mum has been in just over 12 months. They can't do enough for her, they look after so well. My mum loves it there. Its clean and the food is very nice. The staff are all very welcoming and do a great job of caring for everyone. I would recommend The Laurels care home.
My mother came into the home eleven months ago. My first contact was with the manager who was most understanding and kind. Mum has dementia and was in a difficult position at home. The staff were very kind and caring when mum entered the home. Naturally, it was a strange place for her. Since then they have attended well to all her needs. They notice as soon as she needs a doctor. Also, importantly they have a laugh with her and continue to be kind and caring. They work very hard and mum is treated with dignity. I highly recommend all the staff and thank them.
My first impression of the home was the number of staff on duty in the room. When my mother went in as a temporary resident I was very pleased indeed at how caring and attentive they were. On seeing the food served I was pleased at that too and the different food needs for the residents. The room my mother was in was a lovely room with its own toilet and shower. All in all, it was an excellent care home with the emphasis on care.
Much effort made in making the home attractive and ready for Christmas in spite of remedial work being undertaken. Care was taken to ensure that the residents had an enjoyable time.
My parents have been residents of The Laurels for just over a year. The care and support that they have each received has been excellent. My parents' needs have changed considerably over that time and this was anticipated and accommodated at every step. All of the staff are wonderful with the residents, from the manager to the cleaning staff. The food is home cooked and the house is clean and bright. There are weekly activities laid on and regular visits from local churches. I have no hesitation in recommending The Laurels to you. The provision of care is person centred and optimises each residents' level of wellness and wellbeing.
Nothing is to much trouble for them and there is always someone on hand to answer any questions and concerns we may have.
We are always greeted with a smile at the door and the home is always clean smelling and a pleasure to enter, the staff are pleasant and warm toward all residents within the home
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 September 2019Good
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 03 August 2026Bedroom Vacancy at The Laurels, We are pleased to offer a comfortable and beautifully maintained bedroom at The Laurels, where residents enjoy high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment. About the Room Our available bedroom is: Spacious, bright and tastefully decorated Fully furnished with a comfortable profiling bed, wardrobe, bedside cabinet and seating Equipped with a nurse call system for peace of mind Designed to be personalised with your own small items and photographs to truly feel like home Close to bathroom facilities (and/or en-suite)Large windows allow plenty of natural light, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The room is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.Life at The LaurelsResidents benefit from:24-hour professional care and supportNutritious, home-cooked meals tailored to dietary needsDaily activities and social engagementComfortable communal lounges and dining areasSafe, secure surroundingsAt The Laurels, we focus on dignity, independence and wellbeing, ensuring each resident feels valued and supported.If you or your loved one are looking for compassionate care in a friendly setting, we warmly welcome enquiries and visits.
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