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Nursing and support staff are extremely caring and well trainedMichael S(Uncle of Resident/Service User)

The situation and layout of the premises are very suitable to the gentle atmosphere which pervadesW N(Wife of Resident/Service User)

This home is situated in a fine pastoral setting with extensive accessible grounds.Michael S(Uncle of Resident/Service User)

Nursing and support staff are extremely caring and well trainedMichael S(Uncle of Resident/Service User)

The situation and layout of the premises are very suitable to the gentle atmosphere which pervadesW N(Wife of Resident/Service User)

This home is situated in a fine pastoral setting with extensive accessible grounds.Michael S(Uncle of Resident/Service User)

Orford House care home specialises in residential care. Surrounded by stunning woodland with views looking out across the local golf course, Orford House is a picturesque home offering both countryside tranquillity and town hustle and bustle.
Rooms are spacious with great natural light and the facilities and showers are designed for ease of use. Residents' communal areas offer both the opportunity to have the company of other residents, visiting family and...
Care Provided by Orford House Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 29 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orford House Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orford House Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Friends of the Elderly
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Kennett (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
Visiting
- As you drive up Meadow Hill, turn to the right when you approach the Golf Club’s car park and follow the lane.
Parking
- Parking on site
Orford House Residential Care Home Reviews (10)
Orford House Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.860) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orford House Residential Care Home has 10 reviews.
The service and care that my aunt is receiving is excellent. We feel that she is in safe hands and since moving to Orford house she has become much happier and relaxed. I would recommend this as a care home to anybody.
Thank you so much for your review of our lovely care home. We truly appreciate that you have entrusted your aunt into our care and also our family. We will continue to do our very best as always. Thank you.
Mum really is happy there and the staff really care for her.
Thank you very much for your review. We want to say that we adore your mum and Orford House wouldn't be complete without her being part of our family. We are honoured to be able to look after your mum and are very thankful for your ongoing support.
Early days for dad at Orford House but I feel confident that he is being well cared for. On visits I have seen that he is being treated with dignity. Great efforts are being made to accommodate Dad's individual needs. Thank you to all staff for the warm welcome our family has received.
Many thanks for your lovely review of our home. We are glad to have dad here in our extended family.
My mum was a resident for 7 years. We couldn't have hoped for her to receive better care ,time and attention from fantastic carers and staff. The home is comfortable,in a fabulous setting and in addition to care provides for a wide range of play and social activities. Often said and quoted ' if only other Care Homes were like this'
We are so thankful for having your beautiful mum here with us for the past 7 years. Your support means so much to us. Please remember we are still here for you, even though mum is no longer here. Your beautiful mum is very much missed here in our family.
Great Open Day at Orford House - really get the impression it's like one big family. The staff always come across as so caring and yet aware when they need to intervene. It's nice to know my mother is in good hands.
Dear Alan, Huge thanks for the wonderful review. We truly do love our residents here at Orford. We ensure that all residents are cared for and loved as if they were our own family. We are so glad to see you enjoyed our open day here at Orford, thank you for being a part of the family!
My mother has been with Friends of the Elderly for some years and is now very frail. I cannot fault the care she receives. She has needed everything done for her, including feeding, for quite some time. I am impressed with the presentation of her food and the time taken to ensure she eats all she needs. Although Mum enjoys her own company, attention is paid to giving her stimulation. The surroundings always appear clean and tidy. During Covid, so much attention seems to have been paid to the safety of the group of residents, and agile thinking, such as visits through the windows, was welcome. I am so very grateful to all the staff who care so kindly.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure to have your mum with us. She is very much a part of Orford.
The thoughtfulness and attention to detail are very obvious, and my siblings and I are so relieved to see our mum relaxed, happy and well cared for.
Thank you so much for your review. It is a pleasure to be looking after your mum.
Regardless of the effects of the pandemic, my family and I have several significant concerns about how the home has been managed during the last two years (2020-2022). I have made complaints about this. Improvements are definitely needed, notably in safety, overall organisation, communication between staff and with residents' families.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review for Orford House. We pride ourselves on delivering the best quality of care for residents at Orford House, so I would be keen to discuss your concerns with you if you are happy to. I would also like to reassure you that Friends of the Elderly has...
My husband has been in residence for 2 and a half years and has received very sympathetic treatment as his condition has deteriorated. The situation and layout of the premises are very suitable to the gentle atmosphere which pervades.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's a pleasure to have your husband here with us at Orford House and it's always reassuring to know that residents' families value the quality of care we provide. We are so lucky to live and work in such a peaceful and beautiful setting.
This home is situated in a fine pastoral setting with extensive accessible grounds. The general facilities, lounges, dining room - are well furnished, comfortable and homely. Nursing and support staff are extremely caring and well trained. Resident's rooms are well furnished, A varied menu with a range of appealing dishes is provided for residents and the individual needs and interests are well provided for. To sum up, Woodcote Grove House is well managed and welcoming where one's elderly folk are well cared for.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 August 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 31 Jul 2026
At Orford House, our residential care home in Coulsdon, resident Maureen White, has been celebrating this year’s International Day of Friendship with her best friend Jackie Hughes by reminiscing about...
- 15 Jun 2026
Friends of the Elderly, has been selected to appear in a new publication entitled Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership. An official History of Parliament project. This landmark book,...
- 15 Jun 2026
To mark, or crunch, this year’s National Biscuit Day, the residents and care team at Orford House, our residential care home in Coulsdon, have been talking about their favourite biscuits...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 07 Dec 2023Recipient: Friends of the Elderly
- 01 Dec 2022Recipient: Friends of the Elderly
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Orford House Residential Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“I have worked in the care industry for over 25 years and have been managing Orford House for over six months, where my caring and compassionate team and I have created a safe, welcoming environment with a ‘home from home’ feeling.
Orford House is a beautiful home, set in 44 acres of parkland abundant with deer and wildlife, with a caring and compassionate team who are not only supportive of our residents but also each other. I am always on hand for our residents and their families to help them with any queries or questions they may have and ensure that any concerns are dealt with and resolved immediately.We all take time to get to know each resident, and chat about their likes, dislikes, interests and hobbies. Our wide activities calendar suits everybody’s preferences and makes sure everyone can take part in what they want when they want.
The Orford House Care Team is dedicated to making a positive difference in all our residents’ daily lives.“
Frequently Asked Questions about Orford House Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Orford House Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orford House Residential Care Home have?
There are 29 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orford House Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orford House Residential Care Home to the centre of Coulsdon?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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