CC The Laurels Ltd

130 - 134 Church End Lane, Runwell, Wickford, SS11 7DP

01268764105

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 February 2021

Provider

CC The Laurels Ltd

Beds

32 beds

About CC The Laurels Ltd

CC The Laurels Ltd is a residential care home in Essex. The findings below set out what the Care Quality Commission found on its most recent inspection.

The Laurels Ltd accommodates up to 32 people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 23 residents were living at the service. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness, with regular cleaning of all areas and designated schedules for high touch points and deep cleaning.

A separate visitors room with its own entrance allows relatives to visit safely, with temperature checks and personal protective equipment in place.

The service actively supports residents' connections with family and friends through telephone calls and electronic devices. New admissions follow safe procedures aligned with government guidance, with residents isolated in their rooms for 14 days upon arrival.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SS11 7DP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 7 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 February 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read CC The Laurels Ltd's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting CC The Laurels Ltd, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit CC The Laurels Ltd, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund CC The Laurels Ltd's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees