Lauren Court Care Home

Shelley Road, Blacon, Chester CH1 5US
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9.8 103 Reviews
  • Lauren Court Care Home, Chester
Lauren Court care home, located in Blacon, on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Chester, provides personalised residential care to older people.

Offering luxurious accommodation, round the clock care and good home cooking, the friendly home is situated in its own grounds and has private lawn gardens and a secure patio area, a perfect place to sit outside and enjoy the weather on those summer days.

The communal areas and activities programme are also very popular at the home, including a library service, nail bar, hair salon, minibus for trips out and shopping.

Lauren Court also boasts a selection of specially designed dining areas that provide the perfect space to share meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The catering team prides itself on ensuring that each meal is enjoyable for residents and any visitors to the home.

As well as being experienced and professional, the team are kind and compassionate, always working hard to ensure residents have the best quality of life at Lauren Court.

Care Provided by Lauren Court Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Racheal Ashman (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (48)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
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9.8

Lauren Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.834) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lauren Court Care Home has 103 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

I wouldn't rate this care to anyone. My grandad was allocated a room that seemed nice and clean when you walk in but never see any staff to help with enquiries. My grandad needed bed rails to help get in and out of bed but nothing was given, the toilet flooded and no one was bothered. He fell on the
floor, the buzzer didn't work and was crying for ages for someone to help, luckily it wasn't a heart attack. They have no accident book, the manager really needs to up their game. Oh and allow their staff to have a toilet because they have rights.

Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Lauren Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We would like to refer you to the response to your Mother’s review regarding the same incident/concerns. Additionally, there is no record or evidence of the en-suite flooding. The nurse call system is fully operational – this has been checked by the Area Director following his investigation of your concerns raised.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely good home who have looked after mother brilliantly during some difficult and challenging times over the last 12-months.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family were pleased that my brother was accepted into Lauren Court some 2 plus years ago. We are sure that he is well cared for within the care home and is treated as a positive personality. Everything is done in his best interests, especially with appointments and special needs. Staff contact with
the family is frequent and reassuring.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very caring staff. My mother feels very safe and well looked after. Good food.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is happy and content in Lauren Court. Before COVID I would visit her there and was very happy with the care and attention the staff gave her. I would go as fas to say that the staff are some of the most friendly and considerate people I have met. It is an extremely difficult task looking after your
loved one, even harder in these COVID affected times, but I feel assured that Mum is in safe and caring hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not sing the praised of the staff at Lauren Court enough. My grandad went into their care last year and they have made him feel so welcome, he has got a new lease of life thanks to them all. Yes, it has been a difficult time with not being able to see him, but the video calls have been amazing
and the staff are always so accommodating to make them happen.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum is very comfortable and well looked after, especially over the last year, which has been extremely stressful for residents, staff and relatives. Communication from the residential home has been good and they have been constantly on top of the challenges the virus has brought. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased to have selected the Lauren Court for the care of my sister in June 2018, and I have visited her weekly up to the restrictions due to the 'lockdowns' and I look forward to resuming those visits again soon. I have enjoyed my visits and greatly impressed by the standard of all the facilities
available. The staff are so welcoming, kind and ready to discuss anything with great patience, for which I am so grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been happy with the quality of care given to my father. He is treated with kindness and patience at all times. He is assisted in talking to his family every week on an Ipad. He seems happy, settled and well cared for at the home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This has been a very difficult year for all. The home has been very helpful in facilitating visits as soon as possible and accepting parcels for my aunt when visiting was not allowed. They have been very careful and thorough in all covid rules and kept me informed of all necessary changes.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother has been in residence for over a year now and is well looked after, including keeping her occupied. The residence is easy to access and staff are always helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My friend is very happy living here and is looked after very well. Peace of mind for me if I was going away also.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can never fault such an outstanding, loving care home. Our mum passed away on 21st January. She has 14 months in Lauren Court. The teamwork is amazing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mum entered Lauren Court back in July last year she has been cared for with respect from all the staff. She enjoys the activities and outings provided by the team. I have nothing but the highest praise for the team at Lauren Court.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I have been on trips and the staff are nice and helpful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care staff are brilliant and very attentive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the staff very helpful at all times and have no complaints.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lauren Court provides a very safe, comfortable and supportive environment with an exceptional caring approach. We are extremely grateful to have found it. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum went into Lauren Court in February 2019, she didn't settle at first but the staff were brilliant with her, very patient and soon she was mixing with other residents.
Can't praise the staff enough from the manager to the cleaners and other members of staff. Everyone was so helpful, always greeting
you with a smile, everywhere spotlessly clean, no "institution" smell. Unfortunately, mum's health deteriorated and she didn't go back after hospital in October. A huge thank you to everyone at Lauren Court for looking after her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The thing I keep hearing about is the food, the quality and the way it is cooked. And also some of the agency staff don't seem to know what they are doing and need more training.

Reply from Clare Sheehan, TBC at Lauren Court Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this allows us to make improvements where required. We are very sorry that you have concerns regarding the standard of food at our home. Your comments have been shared with our catering team so that we can enhance this service. We have liaised with the Home Manager regarding the agency staff used at the home so that the issues raised can be addressed. Please be assured we take all concerns raised very seriously and following discussion with the Resident concerned and yourself, we have agreed the action required to resolve these issues.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.834)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.834) out of 10 for Lauren Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.834 for Lauren Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (271 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 320 Ratings = 4.834

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lauren Court Care Home is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 Apr 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Requires improvement
  • Responsive

    Requires improvement
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Racheal

Racheal Ashman

Job Title: Home Manager

As a dedicated healthcare professional, Racheal has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for residents.


Having worked at Lauren Court for many years, Racheal closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every resident. She extends this caring approach to her colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.


When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Racheal remarked:
“Being able to empower staff and make a difference to our residents’ lives.”


Racheal is very proud of her career so far, not least her current role, and she describes it as one of her greatest achievements:
“From the age of 16 I wanted to manage my own care home. I have worked so hard to get here, and the day I got the call to say I had been successful in my interviews for the Home Manager role, and that I had reached my goal, I couldn’t have been prouder!”


Outside of work, Racheal enjoys looking after her dog, Cosmo:
“I love my dog, Cosmo, he even comes with me to work sometimes. He really enjoys meeting our wonderful residents!”