Country Court Care
The Laurels
Care home in Cheddar, Somerset
Operated by Country Court
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
The Laurels is a 21-bed residential and dementia care home run by Country Court Care, located in the village of Draycott near Cheddar in Somerset. The home is set in a rural area at the foot of the Mendips Hills. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides person-centred residential and dementia care to older adults in a countryside setting.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 August 2023 · Last inspected 18 July 2023
Inspectors found that people at this 21-bed home for older people received person-centred care from caring, familiar staff, and that people were happy living there in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Staffing was described as sufficient, medicines were managed safely, and the home was clean with infection control in place. The report notes that the service had not fully protected people from hot-surface risks, though action was taken promptly to address this.
- Care is person-centred, and staff know the people they support well
- The home is well staffed, and staff respond quickly and consistently to people's needs
- A friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with staff working well as a team
- Medicines are managed and given safely, and the home is clean and tidy
- People were not fully protected from risks posed by hot surfaces, although prompt action was taken to fix this
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
35 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Laurels is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 10.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CHEDDAR MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cheddar
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Country Court
The Laurels is one of 46 homes run by Country Court 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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