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The Laurels Care Home

Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EQ


Summary

  • Good

    Regulator's rating

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  • 50 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1993

    Date opened

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From the owner

The Laurels Care Home in Hetton le Hole is close to local shops and public transport, making us easily accessible for visitors to pop-in for a chat.

Our Care team offers residential care for people who need help with daily tasks, residential demen…

The Laurels Care Home in Hetton le Hole is close to local shops and public transport, making us easily accessible for visitors to pop-in for a chat.

Our Care team offers residential care for people who need help with daily tasks, residential dementia care where we support our residents to maintain their independence and individuality, encouraging social activity and building relationships within the home, and nursing care for those who have complex medical needs.

Our dementia care is accredited as part of Four Seasons Dementia Care Framework.

The Laurels Care Home in Hetton le Hole has good transport links to Sunderland and Durham, which make for great day trips out for our residents and their loved ones to spend quality time together.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Adults over 65 years
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease

Features

  • 50 beds
  • 55 single bedrooms
  • 48 en-suite rooms
  • Opened in 1993
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • TV point in rooms
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Grounds / gardens

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Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Good

Last inspection

13 Jan 2022

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Good
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