Care home
CC The Laurels Ltd
Residential care home in Wickford, Essex
CC The Laurels Ltd
Residential care home in Wickford, Essex
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About
The Laurels is a private care home in Wickford, in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, about 30 miles east of London. It provides residential, respite and dementia care for older people and has 32 registered beds. The operator says it places residents at the centre of daily life, treats them with dignity and respect, and builds staff skills through teamwork and open communication.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report. The home received Good ratings for safe, effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for well-led care. The full inspection report sets out the reasoning behind these grades.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
191 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
CC The Laurels Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SWANWOOD PARTNERSHIP, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wickford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Supporting Carers and Families Together
The object of the Charity is to relieve the social, emotional, mental, physical and educational needs of carers and families in the county of Essex, through the provision of support, person and…
The C E D A R S (The Centre for the Employment of the Disabled and Retired in Rayleigh Society)
The society is known as c e d a r s (centre for employment of the disabled and retired of rochford society. it was originally hoped to find "piece work" to supplement the income of pensioners and…
Basildon Community Transport Services Ltd
To provide transport options to people who find public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. to aid other charitable organisations and to help minimise…
Carers Choices
Carers Choices is a specialist charity supporting unpaid carers and the people they care for. We provide practical and emotional support through our advocacy, groups and services including respite…
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Hockley and Hawkwell Day Centre
From our own premises we provide a meeting place for the benefit of the people of Hockley and Hawkwell aged 55 or over. Freshly cooked lunches, light refreshments and afternoon entertainment are…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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