The Laurels

The Laurels is a residential care home in Hedge End, in the Hampshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Dolphin Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2022, the CQC rated The Laurels Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Laurels has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hampshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,608 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 482 registered care homes in Hampshire. The nearest to The Laurels include Lower St Helens, Maypole Care Home and The Grange Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.