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Laurel Place

Gudmensen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, Durham DL14 6RG
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Laurel Place, Bishop Auckland
Laurel Place, Bishop Auckland
Laurel Place, Bishop Auckland

Laurel Place supports adults living with complex needs arising from dementia, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities including brain injuries, and physical health conditions.

The home features 32 large en-suite bedrooms and six single apartments across three small units. Each unit has its own communal kitchen-dining area, lounge, and quiet room. The home also includes a large central hub with an adapted kitchen, sensory room, therapy room, beauty salon, visitor suite, and... 

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Care Provided by Laurel Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Contact Laurel Place 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

Person in charge

  • Luke Skelton (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with male-only unit(s)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (38)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (38)

Visiting

  • The home has an open door policy, welcoming friends and family at all times. If a meeting with the Home Manager is required, please call in advance. Meal times are protected - there will be no answer to phone calls or the door during these times. Please contact the home directly for information on mealtimes.

Parking

  • The home has free onsite parking.

Laurel Place Reviews (2)

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Laurel Place has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.038) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Laurel Place has 2 reviews.

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Review from Robert T (Husband of Resident) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Joy L (Relative of Resident) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Bed Vacancies

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News (23) & Events (0)

News
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Exemplar Health Care has launched its latest ‘Service user engagement impact report’, showcasing how residents and families are helping to shape and improve care across its homes. The report highlights...

  • 05 May 2026

    Exemplar Health Care is incredibly proud of the people who make our homes places where people truly feel cared for. The annual Values Awards are a chance to recognise those...

  • 16 Mar 2026

    At Exemplar Health Care, supporting people to continue enjoying their hobbies and interests is an important part of daily life. For Richard, this has taken the form of a growing...

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Meet the Team (1)

Luke Skelton
Luke SkeltonJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2024

Hi, I’m Luke and I’m the Home Manager at Laurel Place in Bishop Auckland.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Place

What types of Care is Laurel Place registered for?

Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Laurel Place have?

There are 38 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Laurel Place?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Laurel Place to the centre of Bishop Auckland?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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