Laurel Bank

Address: Westbourne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5EF

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Telephone: 01524388980

Fax: 0152432857

Information on quality ratings
CQC stopped running a programme of inspections to award or review quality ratings ('star ratings') on 30 June 2010.

Final rating awarded on 07/04/2010 :   Excellent

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Provider website: www.barchester.com

Brief description

Laurel Bank is a purpose built care home, set in its own grounds, with attractive landscaped gardens and a large patio area with seating and tables. Parasols add to the scene in the warmer weather.
It is a short distance from the centre of Lancaster, so there is easy access to transport links. The home has its own ample sized, tree lined, car park.
 
The home provides personal and nursing care for older people, and is well equipped to suit the needs of its residents.

For example, there is a passenger lift, assisted baths, hoists, grab rails, and ramps. Single and double rooms are sited on two floors, all being en-suite. Toilets and bathrooms are conveniently situated.

There is sufficient communal space, with lounges and dining rooms on both floors, and a large conservatory on the lower floor.
 
Three cooked meals a day are provided, with varied choices, and snacks and any dietary needs are also catered for.
 
Activity Coordinators make sure there is a variety of different events going on to entertain most people.
 
Qualified nursing staff and care staff are provided over 24 hours, every day of the year.
 
A Statement of Purpose and Service User Guide are available from the home, giving information about what it provides and the services available.
 
As at April 2010, the fees ranged from £390 to £890 per week, but the final agreed cost depends on the individual assessment of need.

This brief description is an overview of the service and may have been updated since the latest inspection report was published.

Latest inspection report

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Service details

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home with nursing

Total capacity: 67 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): old age, not falling within any other category
physical disability (5 places)

Ownership/management details

Provider type: Private

Registration date: 1/2/2007

Provider(s): Barchester Healthcare Homes Ltd

Manager(s): Mrs Melana Thomas

Other Details

Care Quality Commission helpline: 03000 616161

enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Council: Lancashire