Laurel Bank Care Home
Care home in Bradford
Operated by Victorguard Care
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About
Laurel Bank Care Home is a purpose-built care home in Wilsden village, Bradford, West Yorkshire, providing residential care for 63 residents. The home is registered to deliver personalised support based on principles of family, honesty and respect, with a staff team committed to supporting residents' wellbeing through daily interaction and community involvement.
Laurel Bank was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It was rated Good for safety, caring and responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for effectiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 24 January 2020 · Last inspected 23 December 2019
Inspectors found that Laurel Bank, a home in Wilsden, Bradford, provides care for up to 63 people, including those living with dementia. Residents were described as relaxed and treated warmly and respectfully, with staff who knew them well and supported their choices. The building was seen as spacious, well maintained and homely, and the atmosphere was described as welcoming and inclusive.
- Care was person centred, and staff understood residents' needs well
- The building was spacious, well maintained and had varied communal areas and a safe outdoor space
- Staff had relevant skills, received wide-ranging training and supervision, and managed medication safely
- The home had strong links with health and social care professionals and responded promptly to changes in need
- Some care records needed updating, and the provider has an action plan to address this
- Further work was needed to fully evidence compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, including documenting people's involvement in decisions
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1,304 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 | — |
- 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 Bradford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £735 |
| 2025 | £789 |
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Local health safety net
Laurel Bank Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bradford Royal Infirmary, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bradford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Bramley Elderly Action
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Crossflatts Over 50s Welfare Association
Various activities for local residents aged over 50 years including coffee mornings, bingo, social activities, monthly luncheon club, outings.
Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top
Supporting the elderly to enable them to maintain their independence & health to combat social isolation and enhance their quality of life by providing groups, activities, signposting and one…
Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees
Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees exists to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale and Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice, working…
Morley Elderly Action
To assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft…
Part of Victorguard Care
Laurel Bank Care Home is one of 3 homes run by Victorguard Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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