Laurel Place

Gudmunsen Avenue, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RG

01388337400

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Laurel Place Health Care Limited

Beds

38 beds

About Laurel Place

Laurel Place is a 38-bed nursing care home located on Gudmunsen Avenue in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. As a nursing facility, it offers medical support alongside personal care services.

The home is operated by Laurel Place Health Care Limited. The Care Quality Commission has not yet published a rating for this home, as it has not undergone an inspection since joining the CQC register. Families considering this home may wish to contact the provider directly for information about current facilities, staffing qualifications, and care approaches.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has 32 bedrooms and six single-occupancy apartments with en-suite facilities, arranged across three units.
Shared facilities include dining and living areas, a beauty salon, sensory room, therapy room, visitor suite, adapted kitchen and accessible gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Laurel Place, 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 Laurel Place, 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 Laurel Place'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