
The care they gave my mum was second to none. A wonderful place for your loved one to be. Thank you.Carole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Care of my mum has been excellent, staff friendly and kind.C Y(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Mum has received excellent care, and the staff are so good with her. We are so happyLynda G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care they gave my mum was second to none. A wonderful place for your loved one to be. Thank you.Carole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Care of my mum has been excellent, staff friendly and kind.C Y(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Mum has received excellent care, and the staff are so good with her. We are so happyLynda G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Orchard House Care Home is an established Wisbech care home providing residential dementia care, nursing care, respite and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care.
The home’s combination of dementia and nursing expertise means residents can often be supported as their needs change, reducing the disruption of moving away from familiar people and surroundings.
Dementia support is embedded in everyday life. Orchard House’s award-winning Dementia Ambassador works alongside the care, nursing and lifestyle teams...
Care Provided by Orchard House Care 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Orchard House Care Home. Our Nursing fees do not included FNC contribution (NHS-funded Nursing Care)
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard House Care 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)
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
- RCH Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Watson (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Orchard House welcome visitors to Orchard House Care Home. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangement.
Parking
- Parking available on-site
Orchard House Care Home Reviews (116)
Orchard House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House Care Home has 116 reviews.
The do a lot to entertain the residents and look after them all very well. My mum likes it here and says everyone is kind to her and looks after her very well.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you find our team kind and friendly. Most importantly, it is wonderful to know that your mum is happy, feels well cared for. We will be pleased to share your thoughtful comments with the whole team.
Whilst the room on the 1st floor is looking tired & in need of a refurb, it is more than adequate albeit basic. The staff more than make up for the decor with their vibrant personalities & general friendliness to residents & visitors alike.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that our team's friendliness, warmth and vibrant personalities made such a positive impression on you. We also appreciate your comments regarding the first-floor room and recognise the importance of maintaining...
Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They treated my mum with dignity and respect as if they have known her a while. Staff greeted her on arrival and when the undertaker took my mum, again staff came out to see her off which was a lovely touch. Well done to all!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly honoured to have been able to support you and your family during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to know that our team treated your mum with the dignity and respect she deserved, and that the small gestures, such as everyone coming...
Extremely pleasant staff. Impressed to the fact residents are taken out bowling etc. Very clean rooms and dedicated staff.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you've been impressed by the dedication of our team, the cleanliness of the home, and the opportunities for residents to enjoy outings and activities. Your lovely feedback is greatly appreciated.
We can't thank Orchard House Care Home enough for the care and compassion they showed our family.
They looked after my partner's grandad until he passed on 24th April, and the support we received was incredible. We are a large family, yet we were always made to feel welcome, never in the way.
The staff went above and beyond in every sense. Nothing was too much trouble, and they showed constant kindness, patience, and understanding during such a difficult time.
Most importantly, they treated my partners Grandad with dignity, respect, and genuine compassion in his final moments. It brought us great comfort knowing that not only was he surrounded by his family, but he was so well cared for too.
We will always be grateful, they truly couldn't have done anything better.
Supporting not only our residents but also their loved ones through such difficult times is something...
My Dad had been in Orchard since January 2026 it was a difficult transition for him, I talked to senior staff and care staff they were super supportive and encouraged Dad to join in with activities, my stepmother was already in the care home and Dad's room was arranged so he could be with his wife by sitting together having their meals or watching TV, this was lovely for both of them.
Sadly my Dad became unwell and needed palliative end of life care, we as a family didn't want dad to go into hospital. Orchard House were brilliant and we're happy to care for dad. Staff were understanding and kind they showed us love and care as a family and the care for my dad in his last days was exceptional all the staff from seniors and carers, cleaners, kitchen staff were kind and compassionate. We will always be eternally grateful for their love and support and for the dignity shown to our Dad. My dad passed away peacefully.
Thank you Orchard House and the amazing caring and compassionate staff
We're pleased that your Dad was able to spend precious time...
I wanted to express my gratitude to the team at Orchard house, my dad was in the home from January 2026 until he sadly passed away in April 2026, the care, love and kindness shown to dad was beyond what we as a family could of ever experienced, particularly as dad found the transition difficult.
In April dad received the most incredible palliative care, no words of thanks will ever be enough, it was beyond anything we could have imagined.We as a family are speechless, the staff involved in dad's care could not have given anymore than they did and we will be forever grateful to each and every one of them that cared for dad, from manager's/seniors, care staff, kitchen staff and housekeeping, beyond incredible.
We are a big family and the love and care given to us as a family was incredible, allowing us to stay together with dad through the last week of his life.Nothing was too much trouble, we were looked after and the care was above and beyond..
Thank you, we will never forget.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and heartfelt message. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and we feel truly honoured that your dad spent his final months with us at Orchard House. Your words mean more than we can fully express. It was a privilege to care for your dad and to support your...
Unfortunately I am unable to name them but there are a select few people that should get a special mention who I'm sure my whole family will carry in their hearts for a very long time and we are eternitly grateful for everything you have done for our family and our grandad in his time here.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a touching message about your granddad's time with us at Orchard House. We are so very sorry for your loss, and we feel truly honoured to have been part of his care. Knowing that your grandad was cared for with dignity, respect, and compassion, especially...
The care home is a very friendly, welcoming place with excellent staff and facilities. The care we receive is first rate and there are many activities going on. I would definately recommend Orchard House Care Home.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you've found Orchard House to be such a friendly and welcoming home. It's wonderful to know that the care, activities, and support provided have made such a positive impression. Your recommendation means a great deal to the whole team.
Have always found the staff and management team to be very caring and helpful.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you've found the staff and management team caring and helpful-your words mean a great deal to everyone here.
The home is extremely caring, professional and friendly. Staff always put the residents first. They keep family updated and are very supportive. The residents look forward to their interaction and enjoy visits to outside places. The staff treat all their residents with respect & dignity.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you've found the home caring, professional, and supportive. It's wonderful to know the team's communication, respect, and activities make such a positive difference for residents and their families.
My mum has been a resident at Orchard House Care Home for over 2 years now, she has been bed bound for almost all of this time. Mum has liked her time here, she likes all the staff, their kindness and didn't want to leave to move closer to family, so, for me, this speaks volumes as to how good the care is and the staff are at Orchard House. Recently mum has been receiving paliative car, the nurse Paula called me straight away to advise me on her treatment & what this meant. Mum is kept very comfortable and she is happy. While I live quite a journey from the home I am confident she is getting the best care, which give our family peace of mind. All the staff are lovely.
Thank you for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your mum has felt happy and well cared for during her time at Orchard House. It means a great deal to know our team's kindness, communication, and support are bringing comfort and peace of mind to your family during this time.
My first impressions of Orchard House Care Home, warm, very, and welcoming members of staff. The manager and all staff work together to make sure the residents feel safe, respected and cared for everyday. A great range of activities, outings and service for the residents, organised by the hardworking activities team. Nothing ever seems to much trouble for the hardworking staff. The decision to settle my partner at Orchard House, was the best one we could have ever made. Thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that Orchard House felt warm and welcoming from your very first visit, and that you've felt confident in the care, respect, and support your partner receives. Your kind words about the team and activities mean a great deal to everyone here, and we're honoured to be part of your partner's care journey.
Thank you,
Emma
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that both your mum and dad are happy here. Your lovely words about the team mean a great deal to us all.
We were always treated with respect and our feeling were also took into account. We were always asked if they could help in any way, offered food and drinks.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you felt respected, supported, and well looked after during your visits. Your comments about the care and hospitality shown mean a great deal to our team.
My brother spent nearly a year with Orchard House Wisbech. The care he received there was excellent, nothing was any trouble to the staff. Medical staff, carers, and everybody who helped him. Laundry staff, cleaners and gardeners everyone was brilliant.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that your brother received excellent care and that the whole team-from nursing and care staff to laundry, cleaning, and gardening-made such a positive difference. Your kind words will mean a great deal to everyone at Orchard House.
They have recently allowed us to hold my late Dad's wake in the lounge. Also provided the food, which was absolutely amazing and the staff and care my dad received were very good too. During his last days, I couldn't fault the support and care we also received.
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We're truly sorry for your loss and are honoured to have been able to support you and your family during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to know that you were pleased with the care your dad received and that the team could help make his wake a special and comforting occasion.
This has got to be the most well run care home I have ever visited; nothing is too much trouble for the carers.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear your kind words about the care, respect, and support shown by our team, as well as the activities, cleanliness, and meals. It means a great deal to know you feel the home is so well run, and your feedback will be proudly shared with everyone here.
I would like to recognise Miranda as to what others should aspire to her values as a carer and a can do attitude
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear your mum's birthday was made special and that she enjoyed her day. It is lovely to hear how much you value Miranda, our Lifestyle Lead, and the exceptional care and positivity she brings to her role. Your kind words about her dedication and "can do" attitude will mean a great deal to her and the whole team.
My sister got married early May and we really wanted our mum to still be apart of the special day. Before the wedding the staff communicated the plan for the day. It all worked out perfectly. Seeing mum at the front of the church looking happy, proud and dressed lovely. Brought tears to my eyes. Mum was overwhelmed with being apart of the special day. Mum was treated with dignity. A big thank you to the staff involved.
Thank you for your review, we are happy that mum managed to attend your sisters day and enjoy the special day with you all. I will pass the feedback onto the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 December 2020Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (35) & Events (0)
- 07 Jun 2026
Residents at Orchard House Care Home in Wisbech have enjoyed a memorable day out to Banham Zoological Gardens after a generous donation from local funeral directors W. Bailey & Son...
- 07 Jun 2026
Residents at Orchard House Care Home in Wisbech have enjoyed a memorable day out to Banham Zoological Gardens after a generous donation from local funeral directors W. Bailey & Son...
- 07 Jun 2026
Residents at Orchard House Care Home in Wisbech have enjoyed a memorable day out to Banham Zoological Gardens after a generous donation from local funeral directors W. Bailey & Son...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 02 Jul 2026Recipient: Orchard House Care Home
- 13 Mar 2026Recipient: Orchard House Care Home
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Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Orchard House Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

I have worked in the care sector for more than 20 years and joined Orchard House in 2010. Since then, I have progressed through a number of roles, beginning as a Carer and working my way up to become General Manager.
I am passionate about supporting residents and their loved ones, ensuring each person receives compassionate, person-centred care that reflects their individual needs, choices and preferences. I am equally committed to creating a positive and supportive culture where residents and team members can thrive.
It is a privilege to lead the exceptional team at Orchard House, and I am incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together. Our dedication to providing high-quality care has been recognised through success at the Great British Care Awards and, most recently, Orchard House being named Team of the Year at the Fenland Business Awards 2026.
These achievements reflect the compassion, commitment and teamwork shown by everyone at Orchard House each day. Together, we work to ensure Orchard House remains a warm, welcoming place where residents feel safe, valued and truly at home.

I am a dedicated nurse with 16 years of healthcare experience and have proudly worked at Orchard House for the past 14 years. For the last four years, I have had the privilege of supporting residents, families and our care team as Deputy Manager.
I am passionate about ensuring every resident receives high-quality care and is always treated with dignity, kindness and respect. I truly love my role and feel proud to be part of such a close-knit team.
In 2025, I was honoured to be named a finalist for the Frontline Leader Award at the Great British Care Awards, recognising my commitment to the residents and team at Orchard House.

I am Honey Berry, Dementia Ambassador at Orchard House Care Home in Wisbech. I began my career in care at the age of 18 and have more than 11 years’ experience supporting people living with dementia and their families.
My passion for dementia care is deeply personal. It began when I helped support my Nanny after she became unwell and grew stronger when my other Nanny was diagnosed with dementia. Experiencing her journey as a family member, particularly during the pandemic, gave me a deeper understanding of the fear, uncertainty and heartache dementia can bring.
As Dementia Ambassador, I combine professional knowledge with personal experience to support residents, families and colleagues at Orchard House. I champion person-centred dementia care by helping the team understand each resident’s history, preferences, routines and individual ways of communicating.
Whether connection comes through music, reminiscence, a familiar activity or a quiet moment together, my priority is to ensure every resident feels safe, valued and recognised as the person they have always been.
I also support families throughout their loved one’s dementia journey by listening without judgement, offering practical guidance and reassurance, and helping them remain involved in decisions about their loved one’s care.
My work has received regional and national recognition, including winning East of England awards for Dementia Carer, Care Assessor and Palliative/End of Life Care. I have also received national finalist and Highly Commended recognition and was invited to join the Dementia Care Awards judging panel for the Creative Nutrition Award.

I have proudly been the Lifestyle Lead at Orchard House for the past seven years and genuinely love creating meaningful experiences for our residents.
I take time to understand each person’s interests, abilities and life story so that our activities feel personal and inclusive. From themed celebrations and entertainment to community outings, intergenerational projects and one-to-one time, my aim is to bring enjoyment, encourage independence and support residents’ wellbeing.
The most rewarding part of my role is seeing residents laugh, build friendships, revisit treasured memories and create new ones. I am proud to help make Orchard House a warm and welcoming home where every resident feels valued, involved and supported to enjoy the things that matter to them.

I have been the Administrator at Orchard House for over seven years and help to keep the home running smoothly each day. I support residents, families and team members with a friendly, approachable manner and am always happy to help.
Alongside managing the home’s day-to-day administration, I enjoy taking part in activities and events and getting to know our residents and their loved ones.
I take great pride in being part of the Orchard House team and helping to create a warm, welcoming home where residents and families feel supported.

I joined Orchard House as a receptionist in January 2026 and am proud to be part of such a warm and welcoming team.
As one of the first people residents, families and visitors meet, I am always ready to offer a friendly welcome and help wherever I can. I enjoy getting to know the people who live at Orchard House and their loved ones, while supporting the wider team with the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard House Care Home
What types of Care is Orchard House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard House Care Home have?
There are 59 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, 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.
How far is Orchard House Care Home to the centre of Wisbech?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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