The Laurels Care and Nursing Home
Care home in Bacup, Lancashire
Operated by Regency Healthcare
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About
The Laurels Care and Nursing Home is a 27-bed care and nursing home in Bacup, Lancashire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with a report published in 2019. It was rated Good for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and Requires Improvement for effectiveness.
The home supports residents in a safe and comfortable environment that respects individual privacy and personal choice. The Laurels operates within the local community and is committed to maintaining standards in care and support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 October 2019 · Last inspected 14 August 2019
The Laurels Care and Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care for up to 27 people in an adapted building, supporting older people, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. Inspectors observed people appearing at ease with staff and managers, reported that people felt safe, and described staff as kind, friendly and respectful of people's choices. The report describes a warm atmosphere in the home.
- Each person has a care plan based on their needs and preferences, and these are assessed and reviewed regularly.
- People receive support with their health, and changes in their wellbeing are monitored with medical help arranged when needed.
- Staff are described as caring, and people said their privacy and dignity are respected.
- There is a range of group and individual activities, and visiting arrangements are flexible for relatives and friends.
- Mealtime choices and the balance of the diet need to improve, and the inspectors made a recommendation about this.
- Parts of the accommodation and outdoor areas need refurbishment, and the provider has plans in place to address this.
- Recruitment records, complaints records and management systems were still being developed at the time of the inspection.
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
- Fire station about 750 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
139 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
The Laurels Care and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Regency Healthcare
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