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Rated:GoodNursing

Laurel Bank

Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5EF
01524388980
Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 December 2023

Provider

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Beds

67 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 30 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 3 are lower.

5 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

  1. GoodApr 2016
  2. Requires ImprovementJul 2018
  3. Requires ImprovementMar 2019
  4. GoodMar 2020
  5. GoodJan 2024

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, which runs 207 care homes in England: 9 rated Outstanding, 111 Good, 13 Requires Improvement and 74 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

  • NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
  • How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Laurel Bank

Laurel Bank is a nursing home in Lancashire, providing nursing and personal care. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Laurel Bank provides nursing and personal care for up to 67 people. The home maintains strong safety practices, with staff and management working closely with partner agencies to protect residents from harm. They regularly review processes to manage risks including choking and malnutrition, and staffing levels are sufficient to provide timely support.

One resident said, "I feel safe here because there is always a staff member close by. " Staff are appropriately recruited, trained and inducted, and they follow individual medication care plans while respecting residents' preferences, including those who wish to self-administer. One person noted, "I was glad they agreed [for me to self-administer].

I know they're taking a risk, but they trust me and it means I can keep my independence.

The home has clear communication systems to help staff understand their responsibilities for residents' safety and wellbeing. Management actively seeks feedback from staff, professionals, residents and relatives about care delivery and service development. A visiting professional commented, "I'm here all the time and, without exception, I see how caring the staff are.

I can confidently say they love the residents in the way they interact with them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2024

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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 with nursing
Registered capacity
67 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · LA1 5EF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

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 12 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 December 2023.

Safe
Good
EffectivePublished 7 March 2020
Good
CaringPublished 7 March 2020
Good
ResponsivePublished 7 March 2020
Good
Well-led
Good

Read Laurel Bank'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 Laurel Bank, consider asking...

  1. 1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
  2. 2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
  3. 3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
  4. 4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
  5. 5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Laurel Bank, look out for...

  1. 1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
  2. 2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
  3. 3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
  4. 4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
  5. 5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Laurel Bank'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.

Location

Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5EF

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Laurel Bank

CQC overall rating

Good

Inspection date: 20 December 2023

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