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Care Provided by Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing 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
- 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
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These prices are only a guideline, please contact Orchard Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) 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
Group / Owner
- M R Patel
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anil Sohun(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)
Visiting
- Orchard Lodge does not operate specific visiting hours. Visitors are welcome at all times although, the home ask that visitors are respectful of residents time to rest in the evenings.
Parking
- On-site parking is available
Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) Reviews (34)
Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) has 34 reviews.
My mother received end-of-life nursing care at Orchard Lodge. I was impressed with the gentle way she was handled and nursed by the staff. The level of knowledge and expertise about her condition from all the staff was impressive. The room she had was lovely, and all the facilities were clean and in excellent condition. Thank you for making her last weeks as comfortable as possible.
Thank you for this fab review. It's great to know that what we do and the way we care for our residents are appreciated by the family. It is also these types of comments that incentivize myself and my staff in our endeavour to continually explore ways of enhancing the care and support we provide to...
I can not praise the manager and the staff, including the kitchen staff and the lovely lady who does all the activities enough for everything. Their care, love and laughter with Mum during her stay with them until her death on New Year's Eve 2022 will live with me for the rest of my days. Mum loved being there. As a family, we could not have been happier with the care and attention Mum was given. Every time we visited, we were able to have dinner with Mum in the dining room. The meals were lovely. The music playing is so nice. The live bands they have in for the residents to enjoy always went down well. Playing bingo with Mum and some of the others was always such fun. The garden party in the summer was nothing short of amazing, and it was loved and enjoyed by all. The care given to Mum at the end of her life was exactly that care, and it was exactly how it should be. Honestly, thank you doesn't seem enough and doesn't come close to how we feel as a family but thank you, thank you, thank you. Love to you.
An amazing nursing home. Yes, the building is old, but the management and staff are amazing. Myself, other siblings, sisters and friends visited my mum on regular occasions and always found the place and staff very welcoming. Can not fault the place or the staff. Everyone was very well cared for.
My father was in care at Orchard Lodge after a long search for somewhere suitable. As a family, we were really pleased the Management accepted him. He was difficult battling with Alzheimer's since 2015 but nothing was too much trouble for the staff coping with his complex needs including assisting him with his eating. They were all very kind to him and us as a family and he received the best care possible. I was kept informed of anything that was causing concern and it was dealt with professionally. I cannot thank them enough. My dad was happy in his own world because the staff would make a fuss of him and make him laugh. If he wanted a special blanket he could have a special blanket! I would recommend this care home 100% for short or long term residence.
I can't thank the staff of this care home enough. They are all very kind, and looked after my husband so well and are all very good at their job. Nothing is too much trouble. The best care home ever. Thank you, all of you.
Thank you so much for your comments on the services provided to your husband during his short stay with us. It is comments like this that encourage us in our endeavour to continuously develop our services to meet the needs of everybody under our care. I will share your compliments with all members of our team.
If you are looking for a home from home then, in my opinion, Orchard Lodge is fantastic.
Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff. Everyone single one of them is conscientious, patient and good humoured.
The food is good and specific diets are catered for.
Very importantly, the staff keep all the residents scrupulously clean. I never once detected an unpleasant odour and not because they use artificial devices, its simply because all the residents are kept hygienically clean, as are their clothes and bedding.
There are organised activities for those residents wishing to take part. Everything is done to help residents feel welcomed, at home and valued.
To summarise, I would be happy to be a resident myself.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are very pleased to receive such positive feedback and appreciate you sharing your positive experiences with others. We will be sure to share your comments with our hard working staff here at Orchard Lodge.
My father went to Orchard Lodge for end of life care. Whilst he was only there for a couple of weeks before passing, I cannot fault the caring attitude of all the staff there. He was so much happier than when he was in hospital. Yes the place is a little tired looking but the nursing care was excellent.
We had concerns as to where our relative may end up for respite care, but our fears were soon overcome after just a few days at Orchard Lodge. Yes, the building and decor are showing signs of wear, but the staff care, warmth and friendliness is very good. The management team are professional, caring and good at communicating. Mother-in-law is happy and well looked after. A lovely homely feeling.
Warm, welcome, clean and comfortable. Mum is very happy here, always commenting on how lovely the staff are. Food is very tasty according to my mum. All contact with the manager is informative, and he has been supportive. He has kept us up to date with progress on my mum.
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Orchard Lodge care home has managed to keep the virus at bay and, most importantly, kept my mum safe and comfortable. The staff have endeavoured to enable access as much as possible under these conflicting circumstances and have been as flexible as possible, subject to the safety of those in their care. Staff are always courteous, helpful and friendly. Mum is clearly comfortable, content, well cared for in a loving environment.
My mother has been a resident of Orchard Lodge care home since December 2018. I live in the USA (California) and so I am restricted to visiting Mum just one or two times each year. Orchard Lodge always welcomes me and accommodates me allowing me multiple visiting opportunities each time I visit England. Even with restrictions due to Covid and testing, I was accommodated, even allowing me to visit my Mum on her birthday. I believe the care provided by the staff of Orchard Lodge is the best care available anywhere.
I am glad you enjoyed your visit, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
My father has been very well looked after here. The staff know him very well and have taken the time to get to know his interests and likes. They recognise his quirks and tailor their care to this. They have encouraged him to go down to residential areas where possible and enjoy the activities they offer. They also respect his decision not to do this on occasion. Their introduction of memory boxes was a wonderful gesture which meant that they really understood my Dad as a person before he became so poorly. I receive regular communication from the management, with photos of my Father enjoying activities which are very reassuring for me to see. Thank you all for all you do.
It's a pleasure looking after Dad and your cooperation, thank you for such wonderful words.
Have a wonderful day!
Within days of mum entering the home, it was obvious we had made a good choice. We very soon had complete confidence in the staff and could relax in the knowledge she was receiving first-class care.
The care and consideration given to our mum was second to none, I cannot praise the staff enough, each and every one of them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 June 2021Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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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