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As a small home looking after a maximum of 32 residents, the professional, highly experienced and friendly team are able to deliver truly personalised, bespoke care putting residents at the centre of everything they do. With high staffing ratios, residents benefit from all the attention and care they need and become part of the Orchard House...
Care Provided by Orchard House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 32 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)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- 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
If a resident is eligible for FNC, this is not included in the above figure.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard House Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- Southlands Court Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Francesca Ddungu (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Open to visitors - please call the home to arrange a visit.
Parking
- On-site parking
Orchard House Nursing Home Reviews (67)
Orchard House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.533) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House Nursing Home has 67 reviews.
My friend came to Orchard House, and I found the whole process very easy from getting assessed to getting her in. The office staff were lovely and helped me so much. The care staff all seemed happy and friendly. She was very happy there. Would recommend to anyone looking for future care.
The staff are all friendly and welcoming when I visit, and the senior staff keep me in the loop with her health and any incidents. They are very proactive in both her physical and mental health and well-being.
I feel confident of leaving her in their care.
My mother moved into Orchard House in September, a move that she has found very difficult to accept due to her dementia. Throughout this period, the staff at the home have managed to deal with her difficult behaviour with care and compassion. As a result, my mother does now appear to be settling and even showing signs of being happy! The staff at the home are all caring and friendly, and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking to make the difficult decision to find a home for their loved one.
Thank you for your kind words, Wendy. Your mother is a pleasure to care for, and she has certainly settled in very well at Orchard House.
Extremely happy with the care given to my mother. All the staff are friendly, supportive and attentive to Mum and us as a family. Cannot fault the care and facilities. A very homely environment with wonderful home-cooked food.
Thank you for your kind words. It is an absolute pleasure caring for your mother.
I met the manager and her staff for the first time on the day that Mum moved there and we had the warmest of welcomes, it was a home-from-home experience. I instantly knew this would be the right place for my mum to live and to be cared for.
I cannot fault the care my mum receives, no stone is ever left unturned which gives me great comfort as I live so far away. This home has a warm and caring atmosphere which transmits to the residents and their relatives and friends. It is a happy and secure place and my mum's care, whether it's personal care or social care is second to none.
Thank you for your lovely review Sally. It is a pleasure looking after your mother and our staff work tirelessly to ensure our residents get the highest standards of care.
From the first time of visiting the home when we were looking for residential care to when my husband became a resident. I have been more than satisfied with the care and support that is given to him, and myself, by the very caring staff.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It is a pleasure caring for your husband.
I have been a resident here for some time and I love it. I have made so many friends, staff are very caring. Activities are enjoyable.
I would definitely recommend Orchard House Residential Dementia & EMI Care Home. My mum is happy and content. The quality of care is high and the staff are knowledgeable and compassionate. Orchard House Residential Dementia & EMI Care Home is a comfortable home from home.
Thank you for your kind words Julie. Our team is absolutely fantastic and work hard to deliver the highest standards of care to our residents.
In these difficult times I have been very pleased with the care Mum has received. However, since being in the care home Mum has become frail and does not leave her bed. I understand there are some difficulties in moving her to the lounge but not being socialized with other residents is having a negative effect on her mental and physical ability.
Since moving into Orchard House Residential Dementia & EMI Care Home my mother has gone from strength to strength. She is more settled than at home, which is testament to the care and attention of the staff. She seems to be enjoying the food and activities on offer.
My mother went into Orchard House in February this year. I have been amazed at how well she has settled in and this is all due to the kindness and patience of the wonderful staff. I cannot fault anything at all even during this particularly difficult time of lockdown. It has taken such a load off my mind knowing that she is happy. And she said the food is lovely!
Thank you for your kind words, Sandra. It is a pleasure looking after your mother and I'm glad she has settled in well at Orchard House.
I would highly recommend Orchard House care home. The staff have been superb in dealing with the ongoing problems caused during the pandemic, including the upkeep of communication to family members of residents, a priority. There is always an exceptional homely, family feeling and the staff are happy, friendly and extremely compassionate to all the residents' needs. My Uncle went to Orchard House initially for respite care, he now resides on a permanent basis and is very comfortable and content. The food is very good quality and the menu always varied. There is a diverse range of daily activities to stimulate the residents and also different events throughout the year for family and friends to come together. As a family, we are delighted to have found Orchard House and as previously said; it comes highly recommended.
Thank you for your kind words. The whole team at Orchard House have worked tirelessly to keep our residents safe during the pandemic and I'm glad this is recognised and appreciated. It is a pleasure caring for your uncle.
My very elderly grandmother moved into Orchard House in 2020. She has dementia. I can honestly say the care at Orchard House is excellent and the staff are just amazing. My grandmother is enjoying her life in Orchard House, having to live independently up to this point.
Thank you for your kind words, Michelle. Our aim is to give our residents the absolute highest standards of care and I am glad that is your experience. It is a pleasure looking after your grandmother.
Food is very good. I hear lots of complimentary comments from other visitors about how nicely their relatives are fed, watered and cared for. That's particularly nice to hear.
She sees it as her home and loves her room - it's clean and bright.
The food is homemade, every day with choices for lunch and supper. The dining room is the place to meet for meals, however, if you prefer and you can have food on a tray served in your room.
It's mums birthday today. A big thank you to everyone for making it a special day with flowers, cake and a birthday card signed by all the carers. And a hair-do too!
In fact, it's the people here that make Orchard House a care home I would recommend - always professional and always friendly. They all take a genuine interest in you, make time to have a natter and want you to have a good day.
Nice clean rooms. Looking after my friend well, staff friendly and helpful. Efficient staff.
Have been here just over a month. The staff here are very friendly and caring. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Treated with dignity and respect, even under trying circumstances at times. Always clean and tidy and comfortable. Cannot speak of the staff too highly. Very pleased that we have come to such a lovely home.
The staff are extremely helpful and caring. The home is very clean and inviting. I know my Mum will be well taken care of and my Dad can visit whenever he wants.
Room very dirty, bathroom only cleaned when asked, never involved in any activities. Just plonked in front of TV and left. Was only given a shower once. Was sick on the last night which was still up the wall and on the floor by the bed, never got cleared up. Catheters just left in the bathroom for days. I cleared them away twice. Was left to shave himself but he can't do it properly etc, etc.
The home is always clean and smells good, the staff are always jolly and friendly, the food is excellent. The residents are clean and happy. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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