Care home
The Laurels
116 Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AQ
This rating comes from the Care Quality Commission. View the official CQC record ↗
CQC ratings
The overall rating and the five key questions from the most recent published inspection (26 January 2026).
OverallRequires improvement
SafeRequires improvement
EffectiveRequires improvement
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-ledRequires improvement
Rating history
Every CQC rating The Laurels has been given, in date order. When a newer inspection is published, it is added here.
Scale: 4 = Outstanding, 3 = Good, 2 = Requires improvement, 1 = Inadequate. Gaps are dates with no published rating for that question.
Provider & ownership history
Who is registered to run this service, and how that has changed.
CurrentOperated by Country Retirement & Nursing Homes Ltd · registered since 30 December 2010
Services & regulated activities
Registered for 7 beds.
Service types
- Care home service without nursing
Regulated activities
- Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
Who they care for
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder
- Older People
- Younger Adults
Specialisms
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs|Learning disabilities|Caring for adults over 65 yrs
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Laurels's CQC rating?
The Laurels has a CQC overall rating of Requires improvement. The service needs to make improvements. The CQC scale is Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate.
When was The Laurels last inspected?
The Laurels's most recent CQC inspection report was published on 26 January 2026. Ratings can change at the next inspection.
Is this the official CQC rating?
Yes — the rating shown comes from the Care Quality Commission's open data. InspectedCare is an independent site and is not affiliated with the CQC. You can view the official record on cqc.org.uk.
Where is The Laurels?
The Laurels is in Suffolk, England.
About this information. Ratings reflect the most recent published CQC inspection (26 January 2026) and may not reflect current conditions. InspectedCare is independent and not affiliated with the CQC or NHS. The authoritative record is at cqc.org.uk. Data © Care Quality Commission, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Request a correction.