The Laurels

Sheridan Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4JX

01522303015

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 November 2023

Provider

Hunters Moor 929

Beds

12 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 28 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 9 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hunters Moor 929 runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 The Laurels

The Laurels is a residential care home in Lincolnshire. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Laurels provides specialist rehabilitation care for up to 12 people with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions. The service offers individually designed rehabilitation programs aimed at supporting residents to return to community living. The facility spans two floors with en-suite bedrooms and shared spaces including a training kitchen, laundry, exercise and therapy areas, lounge, dining room and garden.

People feel safe at the service and report being well supported by staff who understand how to recognise abuse and confidently report concerns. The registered manager ensures relevant authorities are kept informed of any safeguarding matters.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 December 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LN2 4JX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 16 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 November 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 September 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Laurels'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 The Laurels, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Laurels'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