The Laurels Care Home
Residential care home in Attleborough, Norfolk
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.
- 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 Care Home is a residential care home in Attleborough, in the Breckland area of Norfolk. It has 52 registered beds and offers long-term residential care, dementia care at all hours, support for frail people and respite care. The home has been under new ownership since April 2022, with newly appointed, experienced management. Residents are encouraged to pursue their hobbies and interests, and a team of cooks, housekeeping and laundry staff, together with an Activities Co-ordinator, contribute to daily life. Visitors are welcome at the home.
The Care Quality Commission rates The Laurels Good overall (report published 2026). Its key-question grades are Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led, and Requires Improvement for safety.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 450 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
56 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 Norfolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £980 |
| 2025 | £1,015 |
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Laurels Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ATTLEBOROUGH SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Attleborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Wymondham Dementia Support Group
Social activities, provision of refreshments and light meals, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, support for carers and access to information relating to dementia, advice and advocacy.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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