The Laurel
Swindon, SN1 · 0.0 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialOptimal Living
Fee not published
Area typical £1,398 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,398
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 5
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Swindon
£1,398a week
About £72,670 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,795 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near Swindon, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £318 a week less, £16,510 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,440 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Swindon
44 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Swindon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Dean Park
Dean Park is a residential care home in Swindon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Optimal Living, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Dean Park Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Dean Park has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Swindon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 47 registered care homes in Swindon. The nearest to Dean Park include The Laurel, Kings Court Care Centre and Princess Lodge Care Centre, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Optimal Living Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- February 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Swindon
- Town
- Swindon
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection-control arrangements at Dean Park.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Dean Park has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Swindon typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Dean Park
How much does Dean Park cost?
Dean Park has not published its fees. Care homes in Swindon typically charge about £1,398 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Dean Park?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dean Park Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dean Park provide nursing care?
No. Dean Park is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Dean Park offer dementia care?
Dean Park is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Swindon listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Dean Park have?
Dean Park is registered for up to 5 residents.
Care at home
44 live-in carers within about an hour of Swindon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £990 to £1,280 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Paulina P.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Swindon
Linet Wanjiku M.
4 reviews
From £1,208 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Swindon
Lilly O.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 40 minutes from Swindon. Can care for a couple
Dieu-Donne S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 51 minutes from Swindon. Can care for a couple
“Linet became her carer and all changed, my daughter started eating, taking her medications and more important her happiness came back.”
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
See live-in carers near SwindonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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44 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Swindon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Kings Court Care Centre
Swindon, SN1 · 0.8 km · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,398 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Princess Lodge Care Centre
Swindon, SN1 · 1.0 km · 85 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,398 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week