The Laurels
- Care home
- 12 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2014
- Ermine, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection moved it down from Outstanding to Good.
3 years
since the latest rating was published.
177 of 254
rated care homes in Lincolnshire are rated Good, like this one.
The Laurels: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2023, down from Outstanding.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 16 December 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Laurels is a specialist rehabilitation service. It provides care and support for up to 12 people who have an acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. The service supports people to access a range of rehabilitation programs. These are designed individually with the aim to support people to return to life in the community. There were 11 people living at the service at the time of this inspection.
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The Laurels is split over 2 floors with ensuite bedrooms and a variety of shared spaces such as a training kitchen, laundry, areas for exercise and therapy, a lounge, a dining area and garden.
What inspectors found
People told us they felt safe and were supported by a staff team who understood how to recognise abuse and were confident to report concerns. The registered manager ensured the relevant authorities were notified of all reportable events.
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People had their needs fully assessed and risks to their health and well-being assessed and staff understood how to meet their needs.
People were supported to receive their medicines safely and medicines were regularly reviewed. Staff received training on safe administration of medicines and had their knowledge and practice assessed.
People were supported to access food and drink that met their needs and preferences. Health professionals monitored the needs and support of anyone who had difficulty eating or drinking.
People who required adaptations to their environment or to access specific equipment to support their mobility and improve their level of independence were supported to access or adapt what they needed.
People and those important to them were supported to be involved in reviews of their care and had regular opportunities to speak up. People told us they were happy to approach the registered manager if they had concerns or wanted to change their care and support. People felt listened to.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
The registered manager and senior staff team conducted regular audits of the service and used this information to drive improvement.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Mental Health, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)3 inspection reports, latest 16 December 2023. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Hunters Moor 929 LimitedBrand: Active Care
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 08384658 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Lincolnshire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Lincolnshire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01522 782155
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Lincolnshire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Laurels provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Laurels as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Laurels have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 12 beds at The Laurels.
- When was The Laurels last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Laurels was published on 16 December 2023.
- Who runs The Laurels?
- The Laurels is run by Hunters Moor 929 Limited.
- What is The Laurels's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 16 December 2023.
Contact
- Phone
- 01522 303015
- Address
- Sheridan Close, Lincoln, LN2 4JX Map (opens Google Maps)
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- – Florence House Not yet rated, 0.8 miles away
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- RI Cathedral Care Centre Requires improvement, 1 mile away