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The Laurels
1 Lower St Helens Road, Hedge End, SO30 0NA — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Laurels was rated
Rating published 04/11/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- HampshireCouncil for care funding
- 01489 799119Care home's own number
- Dolphin Homes LimitedOperator
- 31st December 2010Registered since
- Dolphin Homes LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Laurels
The Laurels is a Care Home in Hedge End, Hampshire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Laurels was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Dolphin Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 01685034). Dolphin Homes Limited runs 13 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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Considering The Laurels? See how live-in care compares
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Laurels been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Laurels "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published November 2022.
What types of care does The Laurels provide?
The Laurels provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Laurels have?
The Laurels is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Laurels?
The Laurels is run by Dolphin Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 01685034). The provider runs 13 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Laurels registered with CQC?
The Laurels has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Dolphin Homes Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Laurels care for?
CQC registers The Laurels to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Laurels provide nursing care?
No. The Laurels is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Laurels?
The Laurels is in the Hampshire 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?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Hedge End, 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.