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Being part of the Shaw Healthcare portfolio, one of the UK's expanding care chains, the home has a great deal of resources and expertise to draw upon in order to implement successful care solutions.
Care Provided by Orchard House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Orchard House 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
- Shaw Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Orris (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1990
- Last Refurbishment: 2004
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
Orchard House Reviews (31)
Orchard House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House has 31 reviews.
My father took poorly in December 22 and I looked after him until March, at this point his health was declining and I knew I couldn't give him the care he deserved, then in April Dad moved into Orchard House. Whilst naturally reluctant to start, he now has the best team around him and feels part of the furniture and safe, everything is taken care of and it allows me and Dad to have more quality time together. The staff are amazing not only with Dad that care and support and advice extends to me an only child. he has come right out of himself, he always tells me how great they are, he loves the food and his little trips out. He treats it like a hotel and they treat him like a king.
Thank you to the team. We are forever grateful to you all.
This is such a lovely review to read. The whole team feel privileged to be able to provide a safe, loving home for your Dad. Your kind words will be passed on.
The only problem my wife mentioned was that she was the only respite resident in the home, so she could not stay with any other respite people and had to stay with the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review; we really appreciate it. Your kind words will be passed on to the whole team.
As relatives, we are made to feel very welcome and involved in the care offered. The food is fresh, wholesome and of good variety, plus refreshments.
The garden is beautiful, level and a peaceful space for residents and their families.
We are really grateful to everyone at Orchard House for their care and kindness.
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review; we really appreciate it. Your kind words will be passed on to the whole team.
My mother-in-law attended Orchard House daycare and short-stay respite, so when she was offered a permanent place there, we were very pleased. She settled in very well, and we were happy with the care she received. My mother-in-law enjoyed singing and having fun with the staff, I felt confident that she was happy there, and I was always contacted if there were any issues or concerns.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy to hear this, and it will be passed on to our wonderful team.
My mum is here and very well cared for - the staff are excellent. The food is lovely, and the entertainment is brilliant. My mother is very, very happy here. Every time I go out, the welcome from the staff and the care given to Mum are great.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that your mother is happy with us here at Orchard House. Your feedback will be passed onto the team.
Thank you for all of the care you gave my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we really appreciate it. We are so privileged to have been able to provide this care for your mum. Your feedback will be passed onto the team.
My father has been at Orchard House for some months. Recently, he became unwell. Staff went above and beyond in trying to get a GP to see him. The care he got during this time was excellent.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that your father has settled in well and is receiving excellent care from our team.
Dad has had various periods of respite and day care over several years. Staff are wonderful, so caring and kind. After a recent spell in hospital, dad transferred for respite and there was a huge change for the better in 24 hours. Food and care excellent. He loves going there and it lifts his mood. It feels like he's a member of the family going home. The staff deserve medals. Forever in their debt - Thank you.
All members of staff are kindness itself. They are professional and caring at all times. Exceptional activity leader/organiser.
In addition to the high levels of care provided to residents, the staff are supportive of families who are coming to terms with their relatives suffering the effects of old age and dementia, they always have time to talk to you and support you.
It really is a lovely place and I sleep easy at night knowing that my Grandmother is well cared for and happy in a safe and supportive environment sensitive to her needs.
Orchard House (Hereford) is an outstanding care home. The staff are fantastic. The Senior Support Worker even came to see my Dad whilst on holiday). He has been in their care for a few years now and there has never been a time that we have been concerned about the care he receives. He is very poorly at the moment and you can see that the carers and management staff love him as one of their own. The care he and others get is second to none. My husband and I would like to thank Orchard House staff for all their amazing work and kindness given to both ourselves and my Dad.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 October 2019Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (4)

Hi, I'm the manager of Orchard House, where I ensure all processes run smoothly. Book a visit and start the journey to finding the best care for your loved one.

I started as a support worker and then became the service administrator. I love working in care as you meet so many different faces. Orchard House to me is a home from home and I always enjoy welcoming new residents and their families.

I worked in schools all my life and joined Orchard House last year for a new change. I am a caring and loving person and like to look after people. I have loved my time at Orchard House so far and always aim to make me people laugh and have a good time.

I have always worked in care, During my time at Orchard House I have had many roles, working my way up from a support worker to team leader level. Recently I joined the Kitchen as a cook. I enjoy cooking delicious meals for all our lovely residents.
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