
The Orchards, it's the best decision we could have made. Mum has settled in very well.S M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Always felt welcome, and we have some good memories of happy times, fun and laughter with MumG W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Dad's life has turned around since he moved into The Orchards. He has put some weight back on,Helen N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Orchards, it's the best decision we could have made. Mum has settled in very well.S M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Always felt welcome, and we have some good memories of happy times, fun and laughter with MumG W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Dad's life has turned around since he moved into The Orchards. He has put some weight back on,Helen N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Set in a peaceful location with leafy gardens and light-filled spaces, The Orchards offers more than just a place to live – it’s a place to feel at ease. Residents can relax in the comfortable lounge, share time with others in the dining areas, or enjoy a quiet drink in the bar. With the scent of sea air drifting through the garden, the calm, unhurried rhythm of life here provides...
Care Provided by The Orchards Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 The Orchards Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Orchards Residential 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
- Buckland Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Beale(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Protected mealtimes.
Parking
- Car park to front of the home.
The Orchards Residential Home Reviews (73)
The Orchards Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Orchards Residential Home has 73 reviews.
My mother has recently moved into The Orchards, the team have made this experience as smooth as it could be. Overall care, attention and respect are given to my mother has been above what I expected. Definitely, recommend The Orchards.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are very pleased your mother has settled in well at The Orchards.
The Orchards is one of the best care homes I have visited. The staff and management are unbelievably friendly and caring. Love the happy atmosphere.
I have no experience relating to safety etc or value for money or activities. I have been very impressed by the friendliness of staff and the welcome to visitors. There is a very good atmosphere and my friend (of 60+ years) seems happy and well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are so glad to hear your friend is happy at The Orchards.
Mum has been here for 15 months now and we have seen plenty of changes, from rooms to staff that are all very positive. I am very happy with The Orchards and always recommend them when asked. Most staff are very willing to answer any questions about mums care and health and are happy and smiley, that fills me with confidence.
This is a very pleasant care home and all staff have been helpful and caring.
From day one, the staff at this home have been so kind and caring and the manageress has been wonderful, always there for my sister and her family, nothing is too much trouble. I cannot find fault. My husband and I can now find some peace knowing that my sister is being well looked after in a kind and caring environment.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is so nice to hear this positive feedback and we are so glad that your sister is happy at The Orchards.
The care home is very clean and never smells as several others did that we visited. I would recommend this care home to anyone.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We do have an excellent staff team at The Orchards! We are so glad to hear you are happy with the home and would recommend it.
Given my father has the onset of dementia, the carers were very polite and considerate.
I personally find the care to be of outstanding quality. My father is well looked after and both myself and my sister are extremely happy to have our father living at The Orchards Residential Home.
We are so glad your father is happy with us. Many thanks.
I have been very happy with the care my grandma has received while she has been in the care of The Orchards.
One person looks after maintenance with help from another person. Nothing is too much trouble for them. I visit the home every other day to see my partner so I do know how people are treated.
The staff are very caring and mum does lots of activities.
I have lots of experience here, my wife was a verifier in care for many years, my father spent the last three years of his life in various homes before passing away with dementia and my mother is currently in care due to her dementia.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 March 2026Good
- 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 (19) & Events (1)
- 24 Jun 2026
Residents and team members at The Orchards Residential Home are getting ready to cheer on England as the team prepares to face Croatia in their opening World Cup match on...
- 28 Apr 2026
This spring edition captures everything from Buckland in Bloom and Easter celebrations to special birthdays, animal visits, creative activities, community connections and industry awards. Inside, you’ll find residents planting flowers,...
- 08 Apr 2026
Residents at The Orchards Residential Home were delighted to welcome back their much-loved gardening club, with one recent session proving especially popular among the home’s gentlemen. The weekly Tuesday activity...
- 22 Aug 2026Organiser: The Orchards Residential Home
Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 01 May 2025Recipient: The Orchards Residential Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Orchards Residential Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Amanda joined The Orchards in January 2026 and is passionate about delivering person-centred activities that enrich the lives of residents and support their wellbeing. Outside of work, family is incredibly important to her, and she enjoys spending quality time with her two grandsons.
Amanda began her career in care as a Care Assistant working night shifts in a nursing home, balancing her work with caring for her young daughter. She quickly progressed by completing both her Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and was promoted to Deputy Manager. When her daughter was older, Amanda relocated to Swindon to take up a Management role in a care home, where she went on to achieve her Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management.
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