Harbour Healthcare
The Laurels
Nursing home in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Operated by Harbour Healthcare
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About
The Laurels is a care home in Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, in Tyne and Wear, run by Harbour Healthcare. It has 50 registered beds and provides nursing care and dementia care, with specialist support for people with dementia and physical disabilities. The home offers single en-suite bedrooms, many of which overlook its gardens, and the gardens are accessible for residents with varying mobility. Residents can take part in an activities programme tailored to their interests, including music and dance sessions, themed events and weekly clubs. Trips out are arranged, helped by transport links to Sunderland and Durham.
The Care Quality Commission rates The Laurels Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Its report was published in 2019. The home accepts people aged 65 and over, and each admission begins with a pre-admission assessment.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
159 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Sunderland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £872 |
| 2025 | £919 |
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Local health safety net
The Laurels is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HETTON GROUP PRACTICE, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Houghton-le-Spring
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hops
HOPS supports people to deal with stress, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. Offering holistic therapies and therapeutic activities we support unpaid carers, older people, individuals…
Compass Community Transport Ltd
Provision of community transport facilities to the Disabled,old,infirm and socially excluded
Age Concern Durham County
Provision of services and activities to promote the wellbeing of all older people mainly in and around County Durham and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Age Concern Durham County
Age Concern Durham County incorporated & commenced trading as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Age Concern Durham County trading as Age UK County Durham charity number 1122008) on 1st…
Age UK Sunderland
Age UK Sunderland promotes the well-being of all older people throughout the City of Sunderland to improve their quality of life and maintain independence. For further details our web site is…
Sunderland Carers' Centre
The charity works directly with carers to provide information, advice and a listening ear and support at formal and informal meetings, encouragement and support to carers' groups, opportunities…
Part of Harbour Healthcare
The Laurels is one of 24 homes run by Harbour Healthcare 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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