The Laurel is a residential care home in Swindon in Swindon, run by Optimal Living Ltd. It is registered for up to 6 residents and supports older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment.
Its latest CQC rating, published September 2018, is Good overall. It was rated Outstanding for responsive. For comparison, 91% of care homes in Swindon are rated Good or Outstanding. The rating is 8 years old. CQC decides when to re-inspect based on risk, so this isn't a mark against the home, but it's worth asking what has changed since.
CQC rating
Good
Published 8 September 2018
Rated 8 years ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?★Outstanding
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Older rating. Published 8 September 2018, 8 years ago. CQC prioritises inspections by risk, so many well-run homes go years without a visit. We never rank a home lower for an old rating. Check the CQC website for anything newer.
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Swindon
The Laurel is in the Good, with Outstanding areas tier, alongside 3 other homes in Swindon.
Of the 45 rated care homes here, 91% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 5 (11%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 4 (9%)
- Good 29 (62%)
- Good, with an area to improve 3 (6%)
- Requires improvement 4 (9%)
- Not yet rated 2 (4%)
Half of Swindon's ratings are more than 1.8 years old. How tiers work
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