The Laurels
Nursing home · Houghton-le-Spring
Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EQ
Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Aug 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0191 517 3763
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 August 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Laurels
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-24034057216
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Laurels
The Laurels provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in Houghton-le-Spring. Its care offer is suited to residents who need ongoing support with daily life, personal care or nursing needs, with a focus on maintaining comfort and dignity.
The home sits within Harbour Healthcare, whose services include dementia care, residential care and nursing care. The Laurels is presented as a place where residents can receive support in a settled care-home environment, while families can consider different levels of care as needs change. Its local setting in County Durham makes it relevant for older people and relatives seeking care within the surrounding area.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Houghton-le-Spring
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents ViewHoughton-le-Spring | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Elizabeth Fleming Care HomeHoughton-le-Spring | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| All Saints VicarageHetton-le-Hole | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| S E L F Limited - 14 Park ViewHoughton-le-Spring | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| S E L F Limited - 15 Park ViewHoughton-le-Spring | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents ViewHoughton-le-Spring | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Maple LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hollie HillStanley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redwell HillsConsett | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abigail LodgeConsett | Good | 8.0 | |
| Barrington LodgeBishop Auckland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brockwell CourtConsett | Good | 8.0 | |
| Warrior ParkHartlepool | Good | 7.4 | |
| Northlea CourtCramlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Granby Rose SDUHarrogate | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GranbyHarrogate | Good | 8.0 | |
| Harrogate LodgeLeeds | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and nursing provision
- Dementia care available
- Part of Harbour Healthcare
Suits: Older people needing residential, nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Francis Way, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9EQ
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Questions families ask
How much does The Laurels cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Laurels for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sunderland council paid on average £1,028 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Laurels whether it takes residents funded by Sunderland 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.