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Situated near local shops, cafés and parks, the home is easily accessible by public transport, with a bus stop outside and the train station within walking distance. Laurel Court is divided into four self-contained households, including a nursing floor and a dementia-specific household. All bedrooms are single occupancy...
Care Provided by Laurel Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 91 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Laurel Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Laurel Court 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kelly Champkin (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (91)
Laurel Court Care Home Reviews (84)
Laurel Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Laurel Court Care Home has 84 reviews.
I like, food, outside, staff, room, feel safe. Shower good, scooter good. Entertainment, talking to staff.
We are delighted that you are having a good experience living at Laurel Court, thank you for your kind words and feedback.
The most important thing for me is the safety, comfort and wellbeing of Dad and as mentioned this has been very pleasing.
Dad is well looked after, the staff treat him with respect and dignity and I have no concerns in relation to him being happy and loved.
The management and staff are always friendly, helpful and approachable. Whenever I've had a concern ive felt satisfied this will be addressed.
Dad is happy here and thats the main thing.
This is all a new experience for me but having the comfort in knowing Dad is safe, well and looked after eases any additional unnecessary worry that comes hand in hand with dementia.
I'd be happy to recommend this home to anyone else going through the same experience as me and dad.
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, it really means a lot to us.
Dad moved in to Laurel Court in December 2025. We cannot praise all the staff enough for the seamless way dad has settled in. All staff have been so friendly & professional and so caring. Dad is familiar with everyone and we can tell when we visit that he is happy there. They also have a laugh with him & know what he is interested in. Managent & staff are so approachable,& everything we have requested has been dealt with quickly & efficiently. We cant praise everyone at Laurel Court enough.
Great home, always friendly, management very approachable. kellie, lovely lady to speak to . Domestic very helpful
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, it really means a lot.
I think all the staff here are wonderful, can't thank them enough for the care of my mother, who passed away there this week. We have smiled and cried together and I will never forget any of their faces. Its been funny and sad, they couldn't have done anymore as far as I am concerned, they all have hearts of gold, and made the last years of my mums life (Jean) a comfortable and happy one. God be with you all and bless you!
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback , it really means a lot to the whole team here at Laurel Court.
Staff are very helpful they take me out to the bank, shops and to the pub to meet my husband Peter. The staff are very helpful with me they clean my room and spend time me.
Thank you so much for your feedback, it really means a lot to us.
I have nothing but praise for Laurel Court. Mum has been here for 8 months and has received the best care. The staff are wonderful, friendly, kind and caring. They are always smiling and happy to have a chat. It took Mum a little while to settle in, which is normal as it's such a huge change from living at home, but she sees Laurel Court as home now. She joins in the various activities especially music, crafts and bingo and recently celebrated her 90th birthday which they made very special for her. We feel so lucky to have found such a lovely place for Mum where we know she is well looked after and happy.
Thank you for leaving such lovely kind words and feedback.
We love that there are activities she can join in with and that people really seem to care about her.
The manager is always available if I have any questions and the whole place is friendly and welcoming.
Thank you to the whole team.
Since my mam arrived, (nearly two years ago,) she has been very well cared for,
and treated with respect, dignity and freedom.
All the staff are friendly and helpful and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Laurel Court.
Thanks for everything you do.
Steve.
(Son of Resident)
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review , I will share your feedback with all the staff. It is such a pleasure caring for your mum
Mum has been there for 10 months.
The staff are friendly and caring.
They make mum laugh most days.
She is well fed and looked after well.
I don't know all the names but they are brilliant with her. But all the staff are great.
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback, we really do appreciate your kind words, and I will share them with the team.
Just amazing can't ask for better help all the staff have made my mam great and just a big thank you to all the staff and managers. Thank you so much.
A truly amazing care home where my Mother and now my Father received/receive an outstanding level of care. All the staff (carers, managers, admin, domestic, chaplains, and caretakers) are friendly, approachable, professional and supportive. They go above and beyond the call of duty to provide my parents and our family the care and support to meet our needs and more. We are so very, very grateful.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and kind words, it truly means a lot.
Simply a really caring place and it puts our minds at rest knowing the level of care our dad is getting.
When he was dying, the staff really looked after him, myself and my son.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, it really means a lot.
The room was spacious, quiet, very clean at all times and had an ensuite shower room. But it was the staff who really makes Laurel Court exceptional. They are professional, attentive, dedicated and very kind. They treat the residents with respect and go above and beyond taking care of their well-being. There seem to be varied activities every day which they encouraged Dad to join in with! Sadly my dad was only there for a few months but at the end of his life, Dad was treated with such care and kindness.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it truly means a lot to us to receive your feedback.
The staff at Laurel Court are marvellous. They have looked after her for the past six years. In that time she has been treated with respect, dignity and has been genuinely loved and cared for. I feel the staff are now my mum's family. Across the board the staff have been fantastic and always have a smile in spite of the difficult job they do.
Thank you so much for your review, it really means a lot to us to hear your feedback and kind words.
My partner was admitted on 24/04/24, very weak and confused. After just 9 days I can already see an improvement, due to the peaceful room, lovely staff and good food. Thank you everyone.
The staff at Laurel Court are frankly amazing. My mum was looked after with compassion, creativity and huge empathy until her death recently. We will all miss their kindness. I would wholly recommend this care home
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback, this really means a lot to the staff here at Laurel Court.
My dad became a resident in November 2023 and has been treated wonderfully and so welcomed. The staff have been amazing. Thank you for your support; it's so much appreciated.
I have been really pleased with the care that my mum has received. The floor staff are friendly and helpful and the management team are really pleasant and keep me informed about any ongoing issues. While there are plenty of activities available, the problem is that due to my mum's severe dementia, she cannot really respond.
Many thanks for your lovely feedback, it really means a lot to all the team here at Laurel Court.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 October 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Kelly Champkin is the dedicated Home Manager at MHA Laurel Court and has been leading the home since May 2021. With a career in care that began in 2008, Kelly started as a community carer before progressing to care co-ordinator, then moving into residential settings as a Deputy Manager in 2013. Shortly afterwards, she stepped into her first Home Manager role.
Over the years, Kelly has gained extensive experience across a range of services, including residential, dementia, and nursing care. She holds NVQ Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care, along with a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership.
Kelly is passionate about creating a home where residents feel happy, comfortable, and valued. She is equally proud to work alongside a fantastic team who share her commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Court Care Home
What types of Care is Laurel Court 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 Laurel Court Care Home have?
There are 91 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Laurel Court Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Laurel Court Care Home to the centre of Manchester?
3.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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