Laurel Bank Care Home

Care home in Bradford

Operated by Victorguard Care

CQC Requires improvement63 beds
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressMain Street, Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0JR
Beds63

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's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Bradford Royal Infirmary2.7 miles
Pub or bar100 m
  • 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:

violent crime36%
Public order12%
Shoplifting9%
Drugs8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

What Bradford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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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 hospital · A&E
Bradford Royal Infirmary · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP
THE WILSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.1 mi

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.

Charity

Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed)

AVSED is a local charity working to prevent social isolation & loneliness for Aireborough (LS19 & 20) seniors by supporting happy, healthy & independent living. We provide activities (physical…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165792)
Charity

Bramley Elderly Action

Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) provides a broad range of preventative health activities for local elders with the help of over 140 volunteers - many of whom are local older people. Older Wiser Local…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1043975)
Charity

Crossflatts Over 50s Welfare Association

Various activities for local residents aged over 50 years including coffee mornings, bingo, social activities, monthly luncheon club, outings.

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (244589)
Charity

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…

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110016)
Charity

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…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1102020)
Charity

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…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048838)

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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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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