Orchar Nursing Home

31/39 Beach Crescent, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2BG
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  • Orchar Nursing Home, Dundee
Orchar Nursing Home makes the most of a luxury interior and expert team in order to achieve quality support, was also benefitting from a wonderful location beside the waterfront.

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.

A spacious, well-appointed dining room, two comfortable, plush lounges and the garden sitting area all overlook the breathtaking, panoramic view. Residents are also welcome to take advantage of a quiet sitting corner, the hairdressing salon, two passenger lifts and off-street parking with level-access.

The appetising, tasty and nutritious menu at Orchar provides residents with a healthy and varied diet. Specific dietary requirements and residents’ preferences are catered for. Meals are served in an elegant dining room, but residents can dine in their own rooms if they wish.

The dedication and devotion of highly-trained staff has established their reputation as an exceptionally ‘friendly and caring Home’. Carers and qualified nurses are on duty twenty four hours a day. Residents’ quality of life is greatly enhanced by the comfortable, warm and safe environment that Orchar provides.

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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £2100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £2100
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1050 – £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £2100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1600 – £2100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £2100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1600 – £2100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1600 – £2100

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Orchar Nursing Home 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 choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £248.70 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £111.90 per week. This support is is not reflected in this fee amount.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Roxanna Popescu (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (85)

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Orchar Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchar Nursing Home has 85 reviews.

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Review from V K (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good range of activities. Friendly and willing staff. Great location. I've been in other homes for short spells but this is the best.

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Review from D N (Resident) published on 17 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Enjoying my stay at Orchar.
Staff superb.
Good service - no problems.
I would recommend this home to anybody.

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Review from L B (Friend of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend has settled really well in Orchar Nursing Home and looks very settled and happy. Staff are welcoming and friendly and the home is always immaculately clean. My friend really enjoys the activities, especially the weekly music therapy sessions.

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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very caring/committed.
Room always very clean.
Plenty of food/reasonable variety.
My mum is happy in Orchar Nursing Home.

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Review from Betty W (Resident) published on 28 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have lived in Orchar for a wee while now. It has been a new lease of life for me. I made lots of new friends. There is always something going on every day. I am very well looked after. My meals are made for me. I get the care I need. Nothing is too much for the staff. Although I have a big extended
family, they have their own lives to be getting on with. I am extremely happy to be living my last years among such special, happy, funny, caring people. My family is so happy I have settled into my new home.

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Review from Patricia J (Resident) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and residents.
A lovely location, convenient for shops etc.

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Review from H K (Resident) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Enjoy very much the activities, mainly music and the visits from the music therapist are very looked forward to. Outings, eg: tea dances are enjoyed. Chatting to friends in the lounge. Laundry provisions really excellent.

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Review from Scott B (Sister of Resident) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Quite comfortable - the best under the circumstances.

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Review from A W (Son of Resident) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad had been in Orchar Nursing Home for just over two years and, in that time, was looked after very well. He enjoyed being there and took part in many of the activities. The team at Orchar were not only extremely professional but also cared about the residents.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given is really good. They engage residents in activities regularly. Mum seems happy here and knows the staff.

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Review from Christopher H (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had the most kind and attentive care from the staff at Orchard Nursing Home from February 2022, when she became a resident, until she passed away on 30 October 2022, just a few months short of her 100th birthday. She had to endure the whole of the Covid episode with all its government-imposed
restrictions. But at no time did our family feel that she was not in the best place. She was indeed being well cared for, and we were all delighted to enjoy time visiting her there when the Covid restrictions were lifted. At her funeral, it was the family's decision that the money collected from those attending the funeral be donated to the Orchard Nursing Home as a thank you for her care which went way beyond just a fulfilment of professional care obligations but which was done with such love, care and attention.

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Review from Pam S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father moved to Orchar Nursing Home in April 2022 after his mobility deteriorated to the point he was no longer safe to stay at home. My father was made to feel very welcome by staff and management and soon settled into life with his new 'Orchar family'. My father was treated with kindness, respect
and dignity by all members of the staff working to make Orchar Nursing Home feel like home from home. His plan of care was tailored to his needs and he flourished within the home. I was made to feel part of the 'Orchar family' when visiting and felt staff were looking after both myself and my father. My father sadly passed away in early February in Orchar, after a short illness. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff for their exceptional delivery of end-of-life care given to my father, his passing was very peaceful.

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Review from N S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident at Orchar Nursing Home for 7 years and sadly died there recently. Over the years, I was always impressed by the care that she received from the dedicated, hardworking staff, but the standard of end-of-life care in her final weeks and the kindness and support shown to me and
my husband during this difficult time were exceptional. I will always be grateful to Orchar for providing my mother with a home from home, and for making us all feel part of the Orchar family.

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Review from E N (Friend of Resident) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Several years ago my friend chose Orchar "for when she was ready". She moved in eleven months ago and she made an excellent choice. She was a very independent and successful professional woman and has found it hard to reconcile herself to the loss of independence, although she knew that it would be
necessary to some extent. Staff members value her independence and help her retain as much as is safe.


I am always struck by the attention and consideration given to the residents by staff. I visit regularly, so I am well known to staff members, and they are very willing to help me do what I can for her and to keep me informed as well as listen to what I can tell them.


Orchar is always fresh - her room was re-decorated and re-carpeted before she moved in, and repaired six months later as part of a rolling programme.


Activities are provided regularly on a daily/weekly/monthly seasonal basis, and birthdays and special events are celebrated. A hairdresser is available on set days.


The ethos is summed up, I think, by something said to me by a Senior Staff Nurse. "We love them! They're our family and we love them"

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Review from Audrey M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident in Orchar Nursing Home for 18 months prior to her death in August of this year. During this time my mum was given excellent care both emotionally and latterly, physically. The staff were always so kind to all of us and when Mum became increasingly unwell gave her so much support
and love. It was a source of comfort to us that mum's end of life care was so good.

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Review from L K (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for a year now and we have been very happy with the welcome we have all received. She settled quite quickly, being supported by all members of staff. We are kept well informed of events, both medical and social. she enjoys the music therapy and has started singing again
as a result. There always seems to be plenty of staff.

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Review from Eddie L (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was a resident in Orchar Nursing Home for only a short time but was made very welcome from day one, all the staff were very welcoming and helpful with nothing too much of an issue for the staff, lovely room with all the facilities he required, great food, day time activities and great views over
the Tay in a central location.

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Review from K F (Niece of Resident) published on 31 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has now lived at Orchar Nursing Home for over two years. My aunt has been happy living here since her first day and continues to be happy.
All the cares are kind and cheerful and always happy to help.
The meals are excellent, and she looks forward to mealtimes.
Her bedroom is comfortable,
warm and safe to move around.
There are comfortable lounges to use and regular activities.
Overall I am delighted with the care my aunt receives at Orchar.

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Review from June M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has stayed at Orchar Nursing Home for the past 7 years. We are extremely happy with her care. the staff are very helpful and caring. We really feel at ease knowing that my mother is looked after well. She particularly enjoys the entertainment especially the sing a longs.

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Review from Patrica L (Niece of Resident) published on 30 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt who suffered from Dementia/Alzheimer's entered the home in 2016. Although unable to communicate effectively because her speech was affected, we were impressed by and continue to be impressed by the patience and caring attitude of all the staff. Any concerns regarding health or any questions
are quickly responded to, management and staff provide updates, are available, approachable and friendly. The home is well managed and staff always provide welcoming smiles.
My aunt regarded Orchar Nursing Home as her second home and the staff as family. Sociable by nature, she was once more able to have a quality of life. Staff took her on outings to nearby shops. When she was able, she enjoyed bus trips, tea dances, parties in Orchar where she just loved to dance often being first on the floor. Art therapy and music therapy gave her joy.
We feel very lucky to have found such a caring home to look after my aunt.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.966)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10 for Orchar Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.966 for Orchar Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (339 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.966

  • b) 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 Orchar Nursing Home is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 Inspectorate (CI) Rating

Date: 26 Jul 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)

Care Inspectorate is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Scotland.

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Roxana Popescu

Job Title: Home Manager

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.

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