The Laurel

The Laurel is a residential care home in Swindon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. 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 September 2018, the CQC rated The Laurel 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.

The Laurel has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Swindon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,550 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 The Laurel include Dean Park, 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, costs from about £1,120 a week.