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The Laurels has an experienced team of carers, able to welcome adults with residential and dementia care related needs, while also offering respite placements
Residents can socialise and interact by taking part in the varied programme of activities on offer.
There is a choice of lounges to sit in and relax and...
Care Provided by The Laurels Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 51 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 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
- Trust Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Darren Mann-Saunders(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (51)
Visiting
- Visiting is anytime, no time restrictions.
Parking
- Free parking on site at the care home.
The Laurels Care Home Reviews (56)
The Laurels Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Laurels Care Home has 56 reviews.
My mum has been in The Laurels just over 2 years. Her care there has been excellent from day one. The management and staff are a great team of people who work together to provide the residents with a range of activities and entertainment. We would highly recommend The Laurels to anyone who needed care. Many thanks for everything you do!!
Your feedback is very much appreciated, so thank you. It's really good to know that we do make a difference to the lives of our residents.
Very pleasent environment and friendly staff.
Thank you for your review. We do encourage feedback from anyone that comes into the home. Please feel free to see the manager at any time should you have any comments or suggestions.
Mum has improved so much due to the high quality of care and compassion she has received.
She has improved her mobility and is now eating well.
The carers, leaders and support staff go above and beyond to meet her needs and ensure her emotional wellbeing being is considered.
I cannot thank them enough for their patience and empathy.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the home. It really means a lot to know that we have assisted in enhancing the lives of our residents. I hope mum continues to improve as well as she has so far.
When my sister came to The Laurels. She had been in a bad carehome. We knew she would be well looked after because my brother had been there too. The care workers are very kind and and do their jobs very well. My brother was very happy at The Laurels he was here during covid time. I really like everything the management do for all the residants and visitors. I would recommend The Laurels 100% to anyone wanting to a great care home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review for the care home, it is very much appreciated. I am happy to read that you are pleased with the service that we offer and that you would recommend the home as well.
The staff are excellent at The Laurels and my dad is well looked after here. The staff are very kind and caring with my dad and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the home. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. I am pleased that you feel that your dad is well cared for and supported.
The Laurels is not a "flashy " care home.
It is clean, cosy, welcoming and homely. It has effective management. The staff are kind , loving and understanding of the resident needs. Medications are administered as directed and on time, Food is excellent.
My partner has now been a resident of The Laurels for 5 months . No matter how good a care home may be it will never be as desirable as "real home", however, we look upon The Laurels as being "a home from home " and I am able to sleep soundly knowing that my loved one is in good hands and safe and sound.
My advice. Stay at home for as long as possible and then speak to Darren.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. Thank you for your kind words. The main thing we strive for here at the Laurels is happiness, for both our residents and their families, and if we achieve this, then we have done what we are here to do, Love, care and be ''present'' in the moment. Thank you again.
My mother arrive at The Laurels 5 weeks ago after spending 12 days in hospital due to a serious fall in her bungalow. The manager came to visit mum in hospital after making enquiries about placing mum in The Laurels. Everything was explained very clearly and very informative. Thank full we have been very impressed by the care and support mum has received by all the care staff and other ancillary/support staff working there. The staff have been very supportive to not just mum, but the rest of our family, always keeping us updated on how she is settling in and progressing. The laurels has a very lovely friendly atmosphere.
Your feedback is very much appreciated, thank you for taking the time to review our home. I am Happy that you all feel just as supported as our residents do. Thank you
I find that The Laurels Care Home is a fantastic place for residential care. It provides excellent care to my Mother & other residents in a safe and clean environment. All staff including carers, catering, maintenance & cleaning staff are always friendly & polite. The interaction between staff, residents and visitors alike is outstanding. Activities are planned weekly and very well organised and especially welcoming to the local community to be part of The Laurels daily activities and events.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for the home, you feedback and comments are greatly appreciated.
My Mum was just getting settled when she suddenly fell ill which then resulted in her passing hours later.
A shame as see seemed very happy and was just getting into the swing of things.
With knowing alot if the staff and after reviewing all other local facilities there was a clear winner and I would recommend the Laurels every time
We understand this has been a challenging time for you as a family with the sudden passing of your mum. However, thank you for taking the time to complete a review for the care home, it is very much appreciated, and we will pass on your comments to the staff team.
My dad had a health scare in February this year and I could not have asked for better support from the girls on duty that day (8th Feb 2025). They displayed genuine concerned and empathy and there is no training for that.
The care home itselfs always appears clean and tidy and smells fresh.
If there is a suggestion I could make is that requests for a visit from the audiologists would be followed up. My dad is deaf and with 1 lost hearing aid and the other not working, conversations are difficult.
I have asked for a home visit appoiontment to be made but nothing has been organised as yet. I'd very much appreciate it if this could be followed up please.
I would highly recommend The Laurels.
We really appreciate you taking time to complete a review of the home and the positive feedback you have given on your experience. We will cascade this to our staff team and be in touch with you regarding the home visit, thank you so much.
But the level of care and understanding from the managers & staff involved was absolutely outstanding ,,, what was achieved on that day seemed like a miracle to me , I went home 100% completely satisfied with no worry for my mums care and safety ,
I've visited this home on numerous occasions at different times and found all the staff very helpful and very caring on every visit which is all I wish for also the atmosphere is so pleasant and the home itself is so homely and immaculate
I am truly grateful my mum is at this home
We really appreciate your review and so good to hear of the positive experience and outcome for you and your mum. We will feed this back to the staff team, thank you so much.
I have never had any issues with the care my mum recieves from the Laurels care home. All the staff work very hard to ensure there residents are well looked after. They often put functions on for the residents which my mum really enjoys. All staff are pleasant and polite when visiting they have regular activities during the week provided by a member of staff. the manager is always aproachable and happy to listen to any queries. Overall its the best thing I did moving my mum to the Laurels care home as she is very happy there and recoeves all the care she may need.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. I am so happy that you feel that you have made the right decision to move your loved one into our care, we know this is never an easy decision to make. I am glad that your mum is happy and settled. Thank you again.
My mother has been a resident at The Laurels for over a year. I've been very pleased with the care she's recieved and the professional way the care home is run. I would recommend The Laurels to anyone looking for a care home.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for the home. All comments from our reviews are taken on board, so please do not hesitate to speak to the manager if you have any concerns. Thank you.
Mam seems very happy at the laurels,she says the food is very good and the carers are all very friendly, only one small criticism the carpet in her room is getting very grubby and should be replaced.other than that I would rate the laurels five star.
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review for the home, we will look at getting the carpet replaced as soon as possible.
The Laurels is a safe, clean, friendly home for our increasingly frail mum. There are an assortment of activities and occasional trips out. We are always welcome to visit almost any time. The staff are caring and professional and we are updated regularly on mum's health and well-being.
Thank you for your review, we really do value any feedback, and we are happy that you are pleased with all aspects of the home. Thank you.
In my experience the laurels is a welcoming place, the staff are professional, caring and supportive.The activities team are amazing and provide many opportunities to stimulate the residents, the laundry staff do a great job identifying unlabelled clothes and making sure they get to the right people. The meals are varied and enjoyed by all .The domestic staff are always on the go unlike some other homes The Laurels always smells fresh and appears clean. The management team interact with residents and visitors, and are approachable if there is any issues, overall myself and my sisters are very happy with the service our father receives.
Thank you for taking the time to do a review for the home. Any feedback we receive is valuable, and I am happy to read that you are pleased with your dads care and all aspects of the home. Thank you.
At The Laurels I believe my mum to be well cared for, the majority of staff are very friendly to us as visitors and appear to look after the residents very well, I always feel that my mums wishes are considered and carried out appropriately in a timely manner. She does seem very happy although does struggle at times due to her deteriorating mental health.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review for us, Any feedback is much appreciated. I am always available to discuss any concerns or suggestions. Thank you.
Mum says the food is lovely
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review, I do understand that mum has only just joined us and is difficult to answer all the questions at present, but your feedback is much appreciated. Thank you
The home is warm and cosy and kept spotlessly clean.
Lots of activities each week which keep residents engaged.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give your feedback. It is really good to hear your experience and feedback which is really positive and appreciative. We will feed back to our team at the home.
Very good, clean and caring staff. I go several times a week and it is always a caring environment.
Thank you so much for your time in completing a review for us, all feedback is gratefully received.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 June 2026Good
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Trust Care Ltd
- 06 Apr 2013Recipient: Trust Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Laurels Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Darren has worked in Nursing and Social Care for the last 38 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has been managing Care homes for the last 20 years. Darren is more than happy to help or advise anyone with any queries or questions in respect of the journey to residing in a care home, and its processes.

Sammy- Jo has worked in social care for over 12 years, both in the community and in care homes. Sammy joined the Laurels in 2021 as a Care assistant. She then developed to a senior carer, Team Leader and now to Deputy Manager.

Louise has worked at The Laurels for 25 years. She has a wide range of knowledge and experience. Louise is a well-known face and representative of The Laurels. She is a well-valued member and a great asset to the home.

Anna has worked at The Laurels for 33 years. She has taken on many of the roles within the home, including Laundry, Domestic, Care Assistant and now the administration role. Anna, therefore, has a wide range of knowledge and experience to give to the home. She is a very valued member of the team.
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, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Laurels Care Home have?
There are 51 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Laurels Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, 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 Doncaster?
7.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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