About Us
Welcome to Our Summer 2026
Open Day
Our doors will be open to welcome new resident enquiries from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday 29th August 2026. There is no need to make a prior appointment to view the care home, and same-day assessment will be available if required. For more information please call us on 01268 764 105, or click to make and enquiry. We look forward to seeing you.
The Laurels care home delivers high quality, residential and respite care for the elderly and people with dementia, in a safe, comfortable, home-from-home environment.
The Laurels residential care home Wickford offers first-class, single bedroom accommodation across two floors which are conveniently accessed by a passenger lift.
The home is wheelchair friendly with level access throughout, and the surroundings include well-kept gardens, a fish pond and a decking area, as well as a safe seating area in our private inner courtyard.
There are safety handrails in place for residents who may have mobility issues, and our staff are always on hand throughout the day and night.
Our aims & Objectives
- We aim to promote a family atmosphere, combining quality care with a positive living experience, and we actively promote family and resident interaction, with a wide range of activities for all to enjoy.
- We place our residents dignity at the centre of all decisions taken, and as carers we actively look to contribute with support toward achieving an independent lifestyle for all in our care.
What our clients say about The Laurels…
Our facilities include…
Our Residents have given to Society and paid their dues – in return we believe it’s our duty to place them at the centre of all we do, caring for them with dignity and respect; a hallmark of the The Laurels philosophy.
- 31 single bedrooms – 27 with en-suite
- TV lounge and Dining room
- In-house commercial laundry
- Regular organised entertainment
- Passenger lift
- Weekly and seasonal menus
- Visiting hairdresser, chiropodist
- Specialist lifting and bathing equipment
Our philosophy of care
At The Laurels residential care home Wickford, we believe compassionate care requires building on our employees skills through teamwork, transparency and shared experiences, where we all strive together for the best outcomes to provide a standard of excellence, which embraces fundamental principles of good practice.
Our Residents have given to Society and paid their dues – in return we believe it’s our duty to place them at the centre of all we do, caring for them with dignity and respect; a hallmark of the The Laurels philosophy.
Real care feels like home
For more information, or if you would like to make an enquiry please call our Home Manager Fiona Crickmore on 01268 764 105, alternatively you can click here to complete an enquiry form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Reports & Reviews
In such a competitive market, finding suitable accommodation for the specific needs of your loved ones can be difficult. Many care homes offer comparable level of staffing, quality of facilities, and convenient locations, but your final choice should alway be based on who you can trust. At the Laurels residential care home Wickford, you can be confident in the quality of care we provide from number of positive reviews we’ve received, and the score awarded by the UK healthcare regulatory bodies.
