Laurel Bank
Nursing home · Lancaster
Westbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 5EF
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds67
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01524 388980
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 January 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Laurel Bank
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125862548
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Laurel Bank
Laurel Bank provides nursing, residential and respite care for older people in Lancaster, with dementia support available through its wider care offer. Residents receive care plans shaped around individual health requirements, preferences and personal comforts, with 24-hour care and support on site.
The home combines private bedrooms with shared lounges, a conservatory and an accessible refurbished garden. Its hospitality service prepares seasonal meals and modified-texture dishes on site, while residents and families can take part in regular meetings about food choices.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Lancaster
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LongcroftLancaster | 0 miles | |||
| Hillcroft Nursing Home LancasterLancaster | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Nazareth House - LancasterLancaster | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Moorside HallLancaster | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dolphinlee House Home for Older PeopleLancaster | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sherwood LodgePreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovedale CourtPreston | Good | 8.0 | |
| GlenroydBlackpool | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Sutton GrangeSouthport | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Threshfield CourtSkipton | Good | 8.4 | |
| The DalesSkipton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westvale HouseWarrington | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cheshire GrangeLymm | Good | 8.0 | |
| BrookfieldWarrington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Caldy ManorWirral | Good | 8.4 | |
| NewlandsWorkington | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour care and support
- Modified-texture meals
- Accessible refurbished garden
Suits: Older people needing nursing, residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Westbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 5EF
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Laurel Bank offer?
Laurel Bank offers nursing care, residential care and respite or short-stay care.
Can Laurel Bank cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Its trained chefs cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements.
Does Laurel Bank provide modified-texture meals?
Yes. Laurel Bank serves seasonal, nutritious meals and modified-texture dishes daily according to residents' wants and needs.
How much does Laurel Bank cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Laurel Bank for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lancashire council paid on average £1,131 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.