The Laurels Residential Home

The Laurels, Bull Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3QD

01977640721

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 February 2021

Provider

Superior Care Homes Ltd

Beds

28 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 20 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 5 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

InadequateApr 2016
Requires ImprovementNov 2016
Requires ImprovementMay 2017
GoodJun 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Superior Care Homes Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber: £907 a week for residential care and £1,287 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Residential Home

The Laurels Residential Home is a residential care home in Wakefield, offering care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Laurels accommodates up to 28 older people, including those living with dementia, across two floors of an adapted building. At the time of inspection, 18 people were resident at the home. The premises were clean and well maintained, with a refurbishment programme underway to update facilities.

Staff had received training in infection prevention and control with regular competency checks, and were observed following correct practice. The home encouraged relatives to maintain contact through telephone and video calls, and had created a safe outdoor space for face-to-face visits. All residents and staff were offered vaccines and regularly tested for COVID-19 in line with government guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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: 28 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WF9 3QD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 9 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 February 2021.

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

Read The Laurels Residential Home'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 Residential Home, 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 The Laurels Residential Home, 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 The Laurels Residential Home'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