The Orchards

Orchard Lane, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7AF

My mother is in a caring, clean and friendly environment. That gives me peace of mindAlyson T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are so kind and have been supportive to the whole family. Mum has settled so well nowT G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always on the end of the phone for advice, updates and help. We appreciate all they do.T G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

My mother is in a caring, clean and friendly environment. That gives me peace of mindAlyson T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are so kind and have been supportive to the whole family. Mum has settled so well nowT G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always on the end of the phone for advice, updates and help. We appreciate all they do.T G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Orchards Nursing Home is a modern purpose-built care home located in the centre of Crewkerne.

The Orchards forms part of Amica Care Trust, a not-for-profit organisation which strives to provide exceptional care and support to people and their families.

The home has 45 bedrooms and provides round-the-clock nursing care. All rooms are ensuite and have telephone and television points. The spacious and airy bedrooms can be personalised with the residents’ own... Read more

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Care Provided by The Orchards

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
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 45 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)
Day Care

Facilities

Own Furniture if required
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
Smoking not permitted
Close to Local shops
Near Public Transport
Lift
Wheelchair Access
Gardens
Residents Kitchenette
Phone Point in own room
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of care	Permanent	Respite
Residential Care	From £1,600	From £1,650
Residential Dementia Care	From £1,600	From £1,650
Nursing Care	From £1,600	From £1,650
Nursing Dementia Care	From £1,600	From £1,650

Care packages are individually assessed and costed according to each person's needs.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Orchards for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact The Orchards 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 choose 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

Amica Care
Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

Sekhar Thananki (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

Mixed (no single-gender units)
Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

Purpose Built: Yes
Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

Single Rooms (45)

Visiting

Visitors are welcome at any time

Parking

There are allocated parking spaces around the back of the home and disabled parking spaces outside the entrance to the home

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 December 2022

Overall
Good

CaringGood
EffectiveGood
ResponsiveOutstanding
SafeGood
Well-ledGood

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (2) & Events (0)

News

10 Feb 2026
The Orchards is currently offering four weeks of respite care for the price of three, for a limited time. Ideal for families needing short-term support, our respite care offers personalised,...
19 May 2025
We honoured the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with a day filled with music, reflection and togetherness. At The Orchards, our beautiful home in Crewkerne, enjoyed this historic occasion with...

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for The Orchards.

Awards / Recognitions (0)

There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for The Orchards.

Accreditations

There are no accreditations posted yet for The Orchards.

Meet the Team (4)

Ciprian TarbaJob Title Interim Home ManagerJoined 2026

Ciprian is the Interim Home Manager at The Orchards.

Jon TillerJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2018

Jon has worked in the care sector for over 15 years in a number of different disciplines, ranging from Dementia support, Mental Health and elderly care. Jon has achieved levels 2 and 3 in care and is currently working toward level 4, with a view to progressing to level 5.

Throughout his career, it has remained important to Jon to support those he cares for by improving and maintaining independence and the emotional well-being benefits that being independent can achieve. Jon strives to work alongside colleagues to encourage individuals to reach their potential.

It is important to Jon that a care home is welcoming with a sense of fun and joy - and a family atmosphere.

Jon enjoys all genres of music and toured the UK with his band. He likes to travel and seek new experiences that world cultures can offer. Read less

Elly WilkinsJob Title Home AdministratorJoined 2019

Elly joined Amica in 2019, bringing with her a background in administration and customer service.

The main thing that Elly loves about working at The Orchards is the strong, hard-working and fun team, together with the honour of getting to know and support all the lovely residents and their families.

Outside of work, Elly enjoys spending time with her family and Labrador Lily. She also enjoys gardening and reading. Read less

Kerry HarrissJob Title Senior Activities Co-OrdinatorJoined 2008

Kerry joined The Orchards as a Care Assistant in 2008 and holds a level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care.

She is now the Senior Activities Coordinator, which she loves, enjoying seeing the residents have fun and taking them out on exciting day trips.

Kerry enjoys her work at The Orchards and says that everyone feels part of one big team.

When she has some spare time, Kerry likes to spend time with her family and do jigsaw puzzles. Read less

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