The Laurel
Residential care home · Swindon
23 Park Lane, Swindon, SN1 5EL
Run by Optimal Living Ltd
- GoodCQC · Sept 2018
- 8.4Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01793 496458
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 September 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Laurel
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-137813785
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Laurel
The Laurel is a residential care home in Swindon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 6 residents. It is run by Optimal Living Ltd. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Swindon
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean ParkSwindon | 0 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Kings Court Care CentreSwindon | 0.5 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Princess Lodge Care CentreSwindon | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Lindum HouseSwindon | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bath RoadSwindon | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Optimal Living Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean ParkSwindon | Good | 8.4 | |
| Revell Close Care HomeSwindon |
What stands out
What stands out
- Rated Outstanding by the CQC in the responsive key question (inspection of 8 September 2018).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
23 Park Lane, Swindon, SN1 5EL
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Questions families ask
How much does The Laurel cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Laurel for its weekly fee. As a guide, Swindon council paid on average £999 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Laurel whether it takes residents funded by Swindon council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.