The Laurels Care Home
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 beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-06-09
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-06-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home uses information to meet individual needs. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies some level of specific training and care planning. No detail about GP access, dementia training content, care plan review processes, or food quality is included in the published inspection text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent's independence is supported. No direct inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative testimony are included in the published inspection text. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good suggests real changes were made, but the published report does not describe what those changes were.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The home lists dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, implying some tailoring of provision. No specific examples of activities, individual engagement programmes, or end-of-life planning are described in the published inspection text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2021 inspection. The home is run by Superior Care Homes Ltd, with Mrs Lisa Cooper as registered manager and Mr Philip Klor as nominated individual. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains reflects a positive leadership trajectory. No detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints is included in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, supporting those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This breadth of experience means they're equipped for various care needs. Staff here understand how to support residents with dementia through consistent routines and patient interactions. Their knowledge helps them respond appropriately to different behaviours and needs. 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
The home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is genuinely positive, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. Scores reflect that general compliance was confirmed without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would push them higher.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Laurels in Pontefract holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, confirmed at its last full inspection in February 2021 and reviewed again in July 2023 with no change to that rating. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good, which is a meaningful step in the right direction, and it carries specialisms covering dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment across its 28 beds. That improvement trajectory matters: a home that has demonstrably raised its standards is worth taking seriously. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific detail about day-to-day life, staffing levels, activities, food, or how staff actually behave with your parent. A Good rating is a baseline, not a guarantee. Before you visit, prepare specific questions on night staffing numbers, how much agency cover is used, what one-to-one activity looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home communicates with families when something changes. On your visit, walk slowly through the building, watch how staff speak to the people who live there, and notice whether interactions feel unhurried.
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In Their Own Words
How The Laurels Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets knowledge in Pontefract dementia care
The Laurels Residential Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're searching for dementia care that truly understands, The Laurels Residential Home in Pontefract offers something reassuring. Here, experienced staff bring both warmth and expertise to supporting residents with complex needs, including those with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. The team's consistent approach helps create a settled environment where residents feel secure.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, supporting those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This breadth of experience means they're equipped for various care needs.
Staff here understand how to support residents with dementia through consistent routines and patient interactions. Their knowledge helps them respond appropriately to different behaviours and needs.
“Visiting The Laurels yourself will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.”
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
The home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is genuinely positive, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail. Scores reflect that general compliance was confirmed without the direct observations, quotes, or specific examples that would push them higher.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Laurels in Pontefract holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, confirmed at its last full inspection in February 2021 and reviewed again in July 2023 with no change to that rating. The home improved from Requires Improvement to Good, which is a meaningful step in the right direction, and it carries specialisms covering dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment across its 28 beds. That improvement trajectory matters: a home that has demonstrably raised its standards is worth taking seriously. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific detail about day-to-day life, staffing levels, activities, food, or how staff actually behave with your parent. A Good rating is a baseline, not a guarantee. Before you visit, prepare specific questions on night staffing numbers, how much agency cover is used, what one-to-one activity looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions, and how the home communicates with families when something changes. On your visit, walk slowly through the building, watch how staff speak to the people who live there, and notice whether interactions feel unhurried.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Laurels Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Laurels Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness meets knowledge in Pontefract dementia care
The Laurels Residential Home – Your Trusted residential home
When you're searching for dementia care that truly understands, The Laurels Residential Home in Pontefract offers something reassuring. Here, experienced staff bring both warmth and expertise to supporting residents with complex needs, including those with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. The team's consistent approach helps create a settled environment where residents feel secure.
Who they care for
The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents, supporting those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This breadth of experience means they're equipped for various care needs.
Staff here understand how to support residents with dementia through consistent routines and patient interactions. Their knowledge helps them respond appropriately to different behaviours and needs.
“Visiting The Laurels yourself will give you the clearest picture of whether it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
