The Laurels
Care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Laurels is a small residential care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, providing person-centred care for 10 residents. The home focuses on tailored support that recognises each individual's preferences, routines and life history, with an emphasis on maintaining independence, dignity and choice in daily life.
The Laurels was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Outstanding grades for Responsiveness and Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led care.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (June 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 Gloucestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £923 |
What Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MITCHELDEAN SURGERY, 3.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gloucester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at…
Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester
The Black Elders Day Centre operates within the County of Gloucestershire and delivers Day Care to African Caribbean Elders, (but not exclusively) aged 50 and over. Specially to the frail, elderly…
Charlies Community Support
To promote the relief of people who have, or who have had cancer, and their families and carers across Gloucestershire, by the provision of a range of person-centre holistic therapies and support…
Age Concern Gloucestershire
The objectives of Age Concern Gloucestershire are to promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Charity delivers its charitable…
Churchdown (Glos) Age Concern
1 To run a luncheon club, twice a month. 2 To own and operate a fully accessible mini-bus, to support (1) above and other organisations in Churchdown & surrounding districts.
Gloucestershire Older Persons Association
Support for:older persons forums & seniors networks.older peoples resource hubs.local authorities, nhs trusts & other bodies are increasingly required & want to consult with older people. through…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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