| Type(s): | Care home with nursing. |
| Conditions cared for: | Older people generally / People with physical difficulties / People with a terminal illness. |
| Care period: | Longer stay / Short stay and respite / Trial visits. |
| Accommodation: | This home accommodates 67 residents in 64 single and 1 shared rooms (66 en suite). It is purpose built and has a garden, and was registered in 1997. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated. |
| Accessibility: | The home is in a suburban location. Bus stop 250 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s);. |
| Lifestyle: | Residents may bring their own furniture. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Residents can bring their pet. Activities are arranged daily. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening. |
| Cost: | Not available. Local Authority rates accepted. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted. |
| Manager’s description: | Laurel Bank is a purpose-built, delightful care home furnished and equipped to the highest standards. It is situated close to the city centre on a bus route and near to Castle railway station.
At Laurel Bank, six comfortably furnished lounges plus a conservatory and a large open foyer enable our residents to relax. The variety of surroundings presents views over the attractive gardens and patio to the Cumbrian fells. All the services are provided by a warm, caring and highly trained staff team. |
| Info updated: | 29/08/2007. |