Laburnum House Care Centre – Bloomcare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds34
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-09-19
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-09-19
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Inspectors rated Effective as Good at the August 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care plan quality, healthcare access, nutritional support, and whether staff have the knowledge to provide dementia-specific care. The home was previously rated Requires Improvement, meaning this is an improvement. The published report does not describe what inspectors found in specific terms, so it is not possible to say which areas improved most or where any remaining gaps might be.Is this home caring?
Inspectors rated Caring as Good at the August 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, independence, and privacy. It is typically assessed through direct observation of staff interactions, conversations with residents, and feedback from relatives. The published summary does not include any specific observations or quotes from this visit, so it is not possible to describe what inspectors actually saw.Is the home responsive?
Inspectors rated Responsive as Good at the August 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors activities and daily life to individual preferences, responds to complaints, and makes appropriate end-of-life arrangements. The published report does not include specific observations about the activities programme, how individual preferences are recorded, or what happens for residents who cannot participate in group activities.Is the home well-led?
Inspectors rated Well-led as Good at the August 2023 inspection. The registered manager is named in the inspection record, as is the nominated individual, indicating a clear and stable leadership structure. The previous rating was Requires Improvement, so this domain has also improved. The published report does not describe what specifically drove that improvement, how long the current manager has been in post, or what governance systems are now in place.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Laburnum House supports adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential care. They have experience caring for people living with dementia alongside general residential support. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment for those experiencing memory challenges. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Laburnum House has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the positive trajectory rather than strong confirming evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Laburnum House on Laburnum Avenue in Oldham is a 34-bed residential care home specialising in dementia care for adults of all ages. At its inspection in August 2023, published in September 2023, it was rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and the fact that all five domains moved to Good at the same time suggests real and broad progress rather than a partial fix. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very short and contains almost no specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or concrete examples of what inspectors saw. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but without the detail that would normally sit behind it, families cannot rely on the inspection alone. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota and activity records, speak to a family member whose parent already lives there, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces during your visit.
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In Their Own Words
How Laburnum House Care Centre – Bloomcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Oldham supporting older adults and those with dementia
Laburnum House Shaw Limited – Your Trusted residential home
Laburnum House Shaw Limited provides residential care for older adults and those living with dementia in Oldham. The home welcomes adults both over and under 65, offering specialized support for residents with dementia-related needs. Located in the North West, the home provides round-the-clock care in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Laburnum House supports adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential care. They have experience caring for people living with dementia alongside general residential support.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment for those experiencing memory challenges.
“To learn more about the care available at Laburnum House, families are welcome to arrange a visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Laburnum House has improved from Requires Improvement to a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the positive trajectory rather than strong confirming evidence.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Laburnum House on Laburnum Avenue in Oldham is a 34-bed residential care home specialising in dementia care for adults of all ages. At its inspection in August 2023, published in September 2023, it was rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and the fact that all five domains moved to Good at the same time suggests real and broad progress rather than a partial fix. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very short and contains almost no specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or concrete examples of what inspectors saw. A Good rating is genuinely positive, but without the detail that would normally sit behind it, families cannot rely on the inspection alone. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota and activity records, speak to a family member whose parent already lives there, and pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal spaces during your visit.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Laburnum House Care Centre – Bloomcare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Laburnum House Care Centre – Bloomcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Care home in Oldham supporting older adults and those with dementia
Laburnum House Shaw Limited – Your Trusted residential home
Laburnum House Shaw Limited provides residential care for older adults and those living with dementia in Oldham. The home welcomes adults both over and under 65, offering specialized support for residents with dementia-related needs. Located in the North West, the home provides round-the-clock care in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Laburnum House supports adults across different age groups, including those under 65 who need residential care. They have experience caring for people living with dementia alongside general residential support.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized care tailored to individual needs. The team works to create a supportive environment for those experiencing memory challenges.
“To learn more about the care available at Laburnum House, families are welcome to arrange a visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
