I was delighted to receive so much care and attention that I was able to return homeJean H(Resident / Service User)
I was delighted to receive so much care and attention that I was able to return homeJean H(Resident / Service User)
Orchard House Care Centre, part of Barchester Healthcare makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round the clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.
All staff are a committed team who work hard to ensure that provisions are tailored to the individual resident, while allowing them to make the most of...
Orchard House Care Centre, part of Barchester Healthcare makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round the clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.
All staff are a committed team who work hard to ensure that provisions are tailored to the individual resident, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere. The ground floor of the home has five separate communal areas for residents to enjoy at their leisure and choice. There are three garden, encompassing a sensory garden, courtyard garden and wildlife garden with accessible enclosed decking area where residents can sit and hopefully catch a glimpse of the local red squirrel family. In 2017 the home won the 'Wight in Bloom' for the sensory beach garden.
All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.
The aim is to meet all residents’ needs whether short or long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.
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This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
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Barchester Orchard House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Orchard House Care Home has 117 reviews.
My grandad was admitted to Orchard house for some respite care. The managers Emma and Amanda coordinated Grandads care from pre-admission assessment to safe discharge home. The staff on bluebell unit were kind and caring and the coffee and cakes were always delicious, and we were able to spend time...
My grandad was admitted to Orchard house for some respite care. The managers Emma and Amanda coordinated Grandads care from pre-admission assessment to safe discharge home. The staff on bluebell unit were kind and caring and the coffee and cakes were always delicious, and we were able to spend time in the garden area. Grandad was happy and safe which is what is important to us as family.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything further we can do to support you all. We wish you and your family all the very best.
The meals...
I would like to express my appreciation to the management and all the staff for their care and dedication in providing a safe, and welcoming environment, and making you feel welcome.
Please remember that you are always welcome to come and visit us and enjoy the Orchard Caf. It would be lovely to see you.
We could...
We could not fault the place in anyway.
You are always very welcome to visit us at the Orchard Caf if you are passing by. It would be an absolute pleasure to see you again.
My Mum has been in Orchards house care for nearly a year now and this time the level of care and support she has received has been amazing to the point of improving mums diabetes and now she no longer needs insulin and she can now eat and drink by herself again and this is all due to the care and...
The home is so friendly and inviting and I would happy recommend Orchard House to anyone looking for care.
Thank you, Helen, for your continued support and your kind words about our staff and home. It is truly a pleasure to care for your mum and to support your family. We greatly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. Thank you once again.
When he first arrived he was a little unsure as he had been in hospital for a few weeks . The staff were welcoming, friendly, and professional. They...
Thank you to all the staff at Orchard House . .
On behalf of all the staff at Orchard House, thank you for your thoughtful words of appreciation following your father-in-law's recent respite stay with us. It was a privilege to care for him, and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and your family. We wish you all the very best.
I am very impressed with the progress that my sister has made as a result of the care and encouragement and support of the staff. Living far away it is good to know she is in safe hands and that her needs are being met effectively. The communication from the home is very good by telephone. The...
I am very impressed with the progress that my sister has made as a result of the care and encouragement and support of the staff. Living far away it is good to know she is in safe hands and that her needs are being met effectively. The communication from the home is very good by telephone. The staff were particularly kind of her Birthday. Her mental state has improved significantly. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home, Orchard House. We truly value your feedback
They were always very cheerful and smiling.
They were always very cheerful and smiling.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Orchard House. We greatly appreciate your kind feedback
From entering the 'Orchards' I'm greeted with warmth, care, empathy and compassion from reception staff, manager/deputy. I walk through highly secure corridoor to Bluebell unit where my end of life husband is being so very well cared for. All the staff I meet on route greet me with a smile and are...
Thank you.
Thank you Susan for your kind words regarding our home and staff.
Kim, Emma & the team go consistantly above and beyond. Their kindness, patience & attention to detail make...
The teams dedication & empathy truly stands out. It's clear that Orchard House set an incredibly high standard, and we are deeply grateful for their support provided. Visitors to A have also commented on the above. Would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking outstanding care.
Thank you for your kind words regarding our home and staff.
I could not thank everyone enough and can only recommend Orchard House to anyone
I could not thank everyone enough and can only recommend Orchard House to anyone
Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff and home.
This was my husband Colins first time in respite and it generally went well. He did become confused, particularly with different staff coming and going. I believe the care he received was good. Clothing went missing but was found. I left bags for clothing to come home but these weren't used. I...
This was my husband Colins first time in respite and it generally went well. He did become confused, particularly with different staff coming and going. I believe the care he received was good. Clothing went missing but was found. I left bags for clothing to come home but these weren't used. I would like him to have been encouraged to participate more in activities and to go out on trips that were organised. A first time experience we have nothing to compare against. Thank you.
Thank you for your review Susan G and your comments have been listened to and passed for review going forward.
The food was excellent & although I ate in my room the...
I did not take part in any activities.
Thank you so much for your feedback, we are so glad your stay went well and we could support you after your operation. The team at Orchards always strive to ensure the care we give is excellent in every area, and its always lovely to share such positive feedback to share with them all, thank you Kim
Overall I would be happy to come back
Overall I would be happy to come back
Well don all of you
Well don all of you
Thank you much for such a positive review, we always strive to be excellent and provide the best care for all our residents and their visitors. The team will be very happy to have this positive feedback as they are the people that make the Orchards the place it is, thank you Kim
My mum was in Orchard and now my dad is after some minor teething issues he is now happily settled he loves the staff and the manager and is so happy he enjoys the activities now and seems to be fitting into her new life without mum. Thanks for making him happy.
My mum was in Orchard and now my dad is after some minor teething issues he is now happily settled he loves the staff and the manager and is so happy he enjoys the activities now and seems to be fitting into her new life without mum. Thanks for making him happy.
Thank you Paul for your kind words, your Dad is so settled here and really enjoys his life at the home. We love making his days full of love and laughter as we did with your mum when she was with us. I'll feed back to the team as they always like to hear the good that they do for our residents.
Smiley helpful care staff...
Smiley helpful care staff and nurses always happy to update us on parents who have recently settled in so well . Making the decision to move them from their own home to a forever care home stressless as possible
Thank you so much for such a lovely positive review, it means so much to the team to get these reviews and to feel that they are doing their best for the people we care for. We love having mum and Dad here and they make us smile daily, the transition went so well for them and they are now very much part of the Orchards family.
Concerned about my sister-in-law's chestiness and spoke to nurse about this. Action and contact with the doctor is in hand. I hope the virus or treatment can soon...
As far as I can tell, good care by nursing staff.
It is so lovely to see my mother-in-law happy again. She is enjoying the food and the company. The activities are very good and she has been on two trips and only been at Barchester Orchard House Care Home a few weeks. She loved the lighthouse visit. Thank you for giving purpose to her life.
It is so lovely to see my mother-in-law happy again. She is enjoying the food and the company. The activities are very good and she has been on two trips and only been at Barchester Orchard House Care Home a few weeks. She loved the lighthouse visit. Thank you for giving purpose to her life.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We loved making your mother-in-law's dream come true with the lighthouse visit and we are so glad she has settled into her new home. The activity team work so hard making sure our residents have full days and weeks and the chefs really strive to produce...
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We loved making your mother-in-law's dream come true with the lighthouse visit and we are so glad she has settled into her new home. The activity team work so hard making sure our residents have full days and weeks and the chefs really strive to produce meals for everyone's tastes with the best fresh ingredients. I will make sure the team see your review as they love to know they are making a difference Kind regards, Kim.
Barchester Orchard House Care Home is a very clean and wonderfully scented place. The staff here are fantastic people - the carers, nurses and activities staff all take great care of me. The food is also delicious.
Barchester Orchard House Care Home is a very clean and wonderfully scented place. The staff here are fantastic people - the carers, nurses and activities staff all take great care of me. The food is also delicious.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we take pride in the care we give here at the Orchards and it has been a pleasure supporting you to better health. The team will really appreciate the positive feedback, kind regards Kim.
My mother spent the last two months of her life at Barchester Orchard House Care Home. I could not fault the care that she received or the support we were given, as a family. She had a beautiful room overlooking lawns and trees (such a relief after a view of a brick wall in her previous care home)....
My mother spent the last two months of her life at Barchester Orchard House Care Home. I could not fault the care that she received or the support we were given, as a family. She had a beautiful room overlooking lawns and trees (such a relief after a view of a brick wall in her previous care home). Everything was clean, comfortable and modern. Every effort was made to find food and drinks that my mother enjoyed and her visitors were grateful for the excellent coffee and teas which were available in the foyer. I felt that the home had exactly the right balance of checking that my mother was as comfortable as could be expected whilst giving my family privacy to be with her in her final days. She was treated with the utmost respect and compassion throughout her stay and I was kept up to date about her declining health from the outstanding nurses. It was particularly reassuring to have a named nurse and carer who we could ask for advice and information. My family are so grateful to the whole team.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience with us, on what is an incredibly sad time. We really appreciate your kind words and would like to send our condolences to your family and our thank you for the privilege in allowing our team to deliver care and support at the time when most needed.
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Residents at Orchard House enjoyed a very special visit from Daphne and Geraldine, two donkeys from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The Bluebell Garden was filled with excitement as...
Residents at Orchard House enjoyed a very special visit from Daphne and Geraldine, two donkeys from the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The Bluebell Garden was filled with excitement as...
We’ve had a wonderful Easter here at Orchard House! Our talented chef prepared delicious festive meals for everyone to enjoy, bringing a real sense of celebration to the home. The...
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Hello, my name is Amanda Oxley, and I am the General/Operations Manager at Orchard House.
I have more than six years of management experience with...
Hello, my name is Amanda Oxley, and I am the General/Operations Manager at Orchard House.
I have more than six years of management experience with Barchester, and this experience has provided me with a strong understanding of delivering high-quality care and support for residents and their families.
I am excited to be working alongside our dedicated team, whose commitment, professionalism, and compassion help create a warm, supportive environment for all our residents. I look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues, ensuring that everyone at Orchard House receives the highest standard of care and service
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an experienced Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead who has worked as part of the Barchester family for many years. I have...
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an experienced Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead who has worked as part of the Barchester family for many years. I have worked as a Deputy Manager in a fellow Barchester home, a Registered Nurse and prior to undertaking my nursing degree, I enjoyed working as a Healthcare assistant here at Orchard House. I have recently obtained my Associate Fellowship in Higher Education due to my work in teaching leadership and management skills in nurse education. It is lovely to be back, and I am really excited to be working with our wonderful team and residents at Orchard House.
Please come and say hello, I am really looking forward to meeting you all!!
This has been a new venture for me, having spent most of my career within...
Hello, my name is Helen and I joined Orchard House in November 2019.I really enjoy working at Orchard House and love my new role and the opportunities this gives me for being with the residents and their families.
Every day, I find something new to learn and look forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and skills further.
In my spare time, I love to keep fit and enjoy walking, running and swimming.I enjoy dance and have taken part in several local carnivals on the Island within a samba dance group.
Hello, my name is Gina, and I am the Homes Administrator at Orchard House.
Originally from Oxford, Gina Matthews brings over 30 years of...
Hello, my name is Gina, and I am the Homes Administrator at Orchard House.
Originally from Oxford, Gina Matthews brings over 30 years of administrative experience across a range of sectors, including mental health and residential care. As Homes Administrator at Orchard House, Gina plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home. She is passionate about delivering the highest level of service to both residents and visitors, with a strong focus on professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail.
Gina is highly skilled in a wide range of administrative functions, including scheduling, record-keeping, staff co-ordination, data management, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory standards. She is also proficient in IT systems, communication tools, and customer service practices, making her a dependable and approachable point of contact for families, staff, and external partners alike.
Outside of work, Gina enjoys spending quality time with her family, dogs, and friends. She takes great pleasure in supporting her loved ones in various sporting activities, from grassroots games to local competitions.
Hello, my name is Becky, and I am the Head of the Unit for Valentine. I have worked at Orchard House for nearly 10 years. I’ve been a nurse for 29...
Hello, my name is Becky, and I am the Head of the Unit for Valentine. I have worked at Orchard House for nearly 10 years. I’ve been a nurse for 29 years and previously worked in the hospital. I saw an advert on the fencing of Orchard House stating they were recruiting nurses, and I thought I needed a change, so I popped in and look around. Next thing I know, I am working here at Orchard House and never looked back. Having never worked in a Nursing Home before, I wasn’t sure how I was going to get on, but I must be doing ok as I’m still here and still love it.
Hello, I am Lauren Round, and I’m proud to be the Head Chef here at Orchard House.
My journey with Orchard House started back in 2018 when I joined...
Hello, I am Lauren Round, and I’m proud to be the Head Chef here at Orchard House.
My journey with Orchard House started back in 2018 when I joined as a General Assistant. Over time, my passion for cooking grew stronger.
I completed the Envy Q3 Chef Training Programme at Barchester.
Not long after, I stepped up as Second Chef, which gave me the chance to really develop my skills in the kitchen.
In 2024, I was honoured to take on the role of Head Chef, and I’m excited to lead our fantastic kitchen team.
Cooking has always been a passion of mine, and I love creating meals that bring people together.
Originally, I’m from Shropshire. I moved over from the mainland about ten years ago, and Orchard House has felt like home ever since.
I’m looking forward to many more years here, sharing good food and great experiences with everyone who visits us.
Hello, I'm Helen, and a Care Practitioner here at Orchard House.
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing...
Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organising engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents' well-being. I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents' happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.
Hello, my name is Tina and I joined Orchard House in 2025 as Head of Housekeeping, and I’ve truly loved being part of the team ever since. I take a...
Hello, my name is Tina and I joined Orchard House in 2025 as Head of Housekeeping, and I’ve truly loved being part of the team ever since. I take a lot of pride in my role and enjoy making sure our home feels clean, comfortable and welcoming for everyone who lives and visits here.
One of the things I enjoy most is spending time chatting with our residents and getting to know them. Those little conversations throughout the day really mean a lot to me and are a special part of the job.
Outside of work, I love the country lifestyle and enjoy the calm and simplicity that come with it.
Hello, my name is Sascha and I am a Senior Carer at Orchard House. I look after the residents and make sure that they have all that they need and are happy and comfortable.
Hello, my name is Elyse Rose, and I am a Senior Carer at Orchard House. I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Speak Up Champion at Barchester...
Hello, my name is Elyse Rose, and I am a Senior Carer at Orchard House. I am thrilled to introduce myself as the Speak Up Champion at Barchester Orchard House Care Home. My mission is to empower and support all our incredible workers to voice their thoughts and concerns, even when other avenues seem unavailable.
A harmonious workplace is built on open communication, and together, we can make Orchard House an even better place to work and care for our residents.
Hello, my name is Lewis Pavey, and I am the Activity Assistant at Orchard House. I moved to the island with my family from South Wales about 8 years...
Hello, my name is Lewis Pavey, and I am the Activity Assistant at Orchard House. I moved to the island with my family from South Wales about 8 years ago. My work experience has been in education and care. I’ve always had a passion for activities.
In my spare time, I do a little amateur dramatics, and I have been a part of several productions and events across the Island.
Hi, my name is Julie. I have worked for Orchard House since April 2026 and can honestly say I am really enjoying my job role working on Reception...
Hi, my name is Julie. I have worked for Orchard House since April 2026 and can honestly say I am really enjoying my job role working on Reception and supporting with Admin.
My whole working life has been within the care sector in one form or another.I have been very passionate in every role I do, and it’s the little details that really do matter, as does kindness.
My great loves are family, dogs and thunderstorms, oh and maybe ice cream …
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,639 for residential care. Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 60 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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