Barchester Healthcare
Laurel Bank Care Home
Nursing home in Lancaster, Lancashire
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About
Laurel Bank Care Home is a purpose-built home in Lancaster operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care to 67 residents across its registered beds. The home is located in Lancashire in the North West.
The Care Quality Commission rated Laurel Bank Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
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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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
307 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,372 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Lancashire usually pays £790 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £582 a week.
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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £771 |
| 2025 | — | £790 |
| 2026 | £1,372 | — |
What Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Laurel Bank Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 0.7 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lancaster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Garstang Memory Cafe
Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…
Showing groups across Lancashire.
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01524 235869.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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