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Orchar is registered with the Care Commission to accommodate 40 residents in 38 bedrooms, all en-suite and fully equipped. Most bedrooms boast en-suite wet floor shower rooms. All rooms are single-occupancy but many can also suitably cater for couples.
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Care Provided by Orchar Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 40 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchar Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchar Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Carewise Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roxanna Popescu (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (36)
Orchar Nursing Home Reviews (95)
Orchar Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchar Nursing Home has 95 reviews.
All the staff are one in a million! We can't thank them enough.
Many thanks for your very kind comments. These will be shared across the team who will all be delighted to hear them.
I have been a resident for a few years now and have always found the staff very friendly and willing to help residents as well as doing their basic work.
Many thanks for your very kind comments and feedback. We are so pleased you find the staff to be very friendly. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of the team.
Mum has now been in Orchar for 6 weeks - during this time ALL members of staff have been kind and attentive to her needs. The standard of care has been exceptional. She receives excellent nursing care for a variety of complex needs. Accommodation is wonderful - I cannot recommend it more highly!
Many thanks for your very kind comments and feedback on Mum's care and the home. These will be shared with the rest of the team who will be delighted to hear this.
I have lived in Orchar Nursing Home for 3 years. I am very happy here. Nothing is too much trouble to anyone. Manager is very hands on, always gives you time of day. I would say its an excellent home. Everybody tries there best.
Many thanks for your lovely comments. Your feedback is very much appreciated and will be shared with the rest of the team.
I have found all members of staff to be kind, courteous, helpful, friendly, considerate and nothing is ever too much trouble. They have helped my godmother settle in well. Offer a wide range of activities, but she is free to decide if she'd like to participate or not. She is back eating, as at home she ate very little. Care home and her room are spotless and dining room is welcoming. Very happy as she is with Orchar.
Thank you so much for your very kind comments. I will share these with the rest of the team at Orchar.
Have made a vareity of good friends since moving into Ochar Nursing Home and I enjoy the social outings and find helpful staff. There is always welcomes when my grand daughters visit. They are happy as they and myself have settle in excellently. My room is second to none.
An elderly relative experienced a couple of weeks of illness, leaving her unable to look after herself at home.
At very short-notice, we were able to secure her a room at The Orchar for a period of respite while we arranged care at home.
From the moment she arrived, the staff could not have been kinder nor more attentive. The staff gently encouraged her with her nutrition, exercise and engagement with the other residents. As a result, she very quickly began to feel like her old self again.
She thoroughly enjoyed the food, the attractive communal areas and the privacy of her spacious room.With care at home arranged, she was able to leave after 3 weeks, having made many new friends and some special memories. She has been back to visit and was given another warm welcome.
I would definitely recommend The Orchar, for the quality of the care provided and the peace of mind it gave us as a family.
Thank you so much for your kind recommendation and feedback . Everyone at Orchar Nursing Home is delighted to hear that the care, communication , and supportive atmosphere brings reassurances to the family .
Staff very helpful when required. All my needs are looked after. I loved getting out and about.
On behalf of all the team , thank you for such a positive review and for sharing your experience with us .
My mother is very happy and settled in Orchar House. The staff are attentive and very kind to the residents. My Mother had a wonderful 100th birthday which would not have been possible without the staff going above and beyond to make her day so very special.
The staff are all very friendly and helpful, go above and beyond to help. My mum is very well cared for and looked after too. We are always promptly informed of any health update, falls etc.
Very informative of any changes or concerns. I always feel she is in safe hands and dont need to worry anymore.
I like living here. Everyone's nice and I am looked after well.
My mother was a resident in Orchar Nursing Home for 2 years until her death at the age of 92 last month. My family and I all agree that she could not have been in a better facility. At all times she was treated with the greatest respect, attention and love by the staff that went above and beyond the call of duty. I would have no hesitation recommending Orchar to anybody in the future and will always be grateful to all the staff that cared for her in her final years.
Thank you for your kind words . We're so glad to hear that our care brought comfort to her and your family .
My friend for which I have Power of Attorney, is frail and has very little eyesight. Staff have helped her in relinquishing the independence she has enjoyed always, both personally and professionally. She chose Orchar for herself a number of years ago, and I believe she made an excellent choice. Within the constraints of a nursing home environment staff provide as natural a home as possible - activities are especially varied, interesting and fun.
Fantastic staff. Very clean. Good food. Plenty cakes and snacks. I could not ask for a better care home to take care of my elderly father.
I have been extremely happy during my stay here. I have met some lovely people and have made some new friends. I enjoy the activities here, particularly the music. I would be willing and happy to recommend it to others.
Very satisfied with all aspects of care provided.
Many thanks for your review . I will share this with the rest of the team .
My sister has settled in well. First class care.Very attentive staff. Good activities. Club excursion good idea. Comfortable rooms.Very happy with the total care.
Thank you for your kind review of our staff and services at Orchar Nursing Home. I will ensure your comments will be shared with the rest of the team.
For the short time my cousin was with Orchar Nursing Home, she was happy, content and cheerful. The care and attention extended to my cousin by all staff was exemplary. Her favourite moment during her stay was music and song provided by the entertainer with her violin.
Thank you very much for your very kind comments which I will share with the rest of the team.
I am very happy here and getting on with the staff who are all lovely people and I enjoy all the outings and the weekly music therapy.
A wonderful care home that went above and beyond for my father, who spent 3 months there. The staff were amazing, the care and love shown made Dad feel very relaxed and at home. I can highly recommend Orchar. Thank you lovely people 10/10.
Thank you for your review from all staff here at Orchar Nursing Home. Your feedback means a lot to us, it was a pleasure to look after your dad.
Regulatory Rating
Care Inspectorate (CI) Rating
Date: 26 July 2024- How well do we support people's wellbeing?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our leadership?Good
(4)
- How good is our staff team?Very Good
(5)
- How good is our setting?Very Good
(5)
- How well is care and support planned?Very Good
(5)
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Orchar Nursing Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Orchar Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Orchar is owned by Carewise Homes Group and is run by Home Manager, Mrs Roxana Popescu. Roxana is a 1st level registered nurse with many years of experience in nursing and health and social care. She has been part of the Orchar team for over 9 years and holds a Registered Manager Award SVQ4.
Our outstanding care team are also dedicated and highly qualified; most have completed NVQ levels 2 or 3. We insist on a high standard of care, so our employees are carefully selected, full induction training is provided and continuing professional development is undertaken by each member of staff.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchar Nursing Home
What types of Care is Orchar Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchar Nursing Home have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchar Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchar Nursing Home to the centre of Dundee?
3.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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