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The Laurels Residential Home
Care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
The Laurels Residential Home
Care home in Pontefract, Wakefield
What do these badges mean?
- 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 Residential Home is a 28-bed residential care home in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with its most recent inspection report published in 2018. All five key areas assessed — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — were rated Good.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 300 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Wakefield council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £761 |
| 2025 | £853 |
What Wakefield council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Laurels Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnsley Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PARK GREEN SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Pontefract
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group
Butterflies Dementia Support and Activities Group aims to support those in the South Yorkshire region who suffer with dementia and their carers. We as a charity aim to support by providing weekly…
Wakefield and District Carers Association
To improve the conditions of life amongst carers resident in the Wakefield Metropolitan District so that the charitable needs of the carers are thus relieved and in particular amongst carers who…
Age UK Wakefield District
Help and support for older people in the Wakefield District - advice service - social contact service - befriending service - home support service - internet shopping service and more.
Age UK Barnsley
The charity's principle aim is to support and/or improve the quality of life of Barnsley's older population. In carrying out this objective the charity provides support and services, in particular…
The Old Courthouse Day Centre Cio
Operating from The Old Courthouse in Barnsley, we provide day support for older adults, including people living with dementia, Parkinson's, disabilities and frailty. Through meaningful activities,…
Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd
To provide a service that gives help & support to families & carers of drug and alcohol users, as our specialism, and also to carers of people suffering with dementia, disabilities, mental ill…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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