Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PN
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  • Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing), Leighton Buzzard
Orchard Lodge is a nursing care home in Leighton Buzzard, providing accommodation for people who require nursing or personal care, diagnostic and screening, and the treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1300 – £1400
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1500 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1500 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1400 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £1700

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Orchard Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Anil Sohun (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Self Funding, Local Authority, NHS Referrals accepted
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (30)

9.6

Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) has 30 reviews.

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Review from Vera G (Wife of Resident) published on 12 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Anil Sohun, Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

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.

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Review from Lynne T (Next of Kin) published on 22 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had reason to become very familiar with Orchard Lodge as a close friend (I am her Next of Kin) was a resident for six and a half weeks. I visited every day during this period and feel able to give an accurate and honest review.
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.
Reply from Anil Sohun, Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

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.

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Review from N A (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from M W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Fiona W (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Paul E (Son of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Ron E (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Anil Sohun, Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

Thank you for your lovely feedback.
I am glad you enjoyed your visit, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Michelle H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Patience Mvubu, Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

Thank you very much Michelle.
It's a pleasure looking after Dad and your cooperation, thank you for such wonderful words.
Have a wonderful day!

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Review from Chris V (Son of Resident) published on 15 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Carol F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and consideration given to our mum was second to none, I cannot praise the staff enough, each and every one of them.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.628)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10 for Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.628 for Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (5 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 148 Ratings = 4.628
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 28 registered maximum number of service users is 5.6, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Jun 2021

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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