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The Laurels Care Centre
71 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5NB — Nursing Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Laurels Care Centre was rated
Rating published 18/10/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 52 bedsRegistered capacity
- East SussexCouncil for care funding
- 01424 714258Care home's own number
- The Laurels Nursing Home (Hastings) LimitedOperator
- 27th October 2010Registered since
- The Laurels Nursing Home (Hastings) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Laurels Care Centre
The Laurels Care Centre is a Nursing Home in Hastings, East Sussex, offering Nursing, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
The Laurels Care Centre was registered with the Care Quality Commission in October 2010. It is run by The Laurels Nursing Home (Hastings) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05582154). It is the only care home The Laurels Nursing Home (Hastings) Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Laurels Care Centre been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Laurels Care Centre "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published October 2024.
What types of care does The Laurels Care Centre provide?
The Laurels Care Centre provides Nursing, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Laurels Care Centre have?
The Laurels Care Centre is registered for 52 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Laurels Care Centre?
The Laurels Care Centre is run by The Laurels Nursing Home (Hastings) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 05582154).
When was The Laurels Care Centre registered with CQC?
The Laurels Care Centre has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since October 2010.
Who does The Laurels Care Centre care for?
CQC registers The Laurels Care Centre to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does The Laurels Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. The Laurels Care Centre is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers The Laurels Care Centre?
The Laurels Care Centre is in the East Sussex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Laurels Care Centre?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Hastings, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.