Search...

Orchard Lodge Care Home

1 Desart Lane Close, Armagh, County Armagh BT61 8BF
Top 20 care home certificate
Jobs
Orchard Lodge Care Home, Armagh

Care Provided by Orchard Lodge Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Adelina Focseneanu(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (55)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Are you the Owner/Manager of Orchard Lodge Care Home?View your Advertising Options

Orchard Lodge Care Home Reviews (48)

Submit a Review
9.4

Orchard Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.434) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Orchard Lodge Care Home has 48 reviews.

Submit Review
Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Orchard Lodge Care Home
Loading...
Showing 48 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Damian M (Nephew of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

This care home is truly amazing. I've been in several care homes with relatives this year and Orchard Lodge is by far the best. The rooms are spacious and clean. Food is good. Staff are brilliant. Overall we are very pleased with the care our uncle has received.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Anne-Marie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My mum is a resident here and I am extremely happy with the care that she receives. If I do have any concerns the staff are very willing to resolve any issues. The staff are very kind and respectful. The activity staff are brilliant and really get the residents engaging. Since they have joined there is a great difference in the residents mental health.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Robert D (Son of Resident) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

From having not knowing exactly what to expect when my mother came into Orchard Lodge, to exactly what I and my other family members have experienced from Orchard Lodge I can only describe as excellent. From the 1st day my mother has been treated and looked after to the highest of standards. From the manager Adelina, to Chloe the care assistant, and all the staff who make Orchard Lodge the beautiful place it really is. Words cannot explain how happy I and my family are with the professional job and facilities to which my mother is being cared for. Words fail me to which all those who work in Orchard Lodge carry out their duties.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My mother is being very well looked after in Orchard Lodge. The nursing staff are extremely attentive and we have no concerns about her wellbeing. We would recommend this home to any other family.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Patricia H (Cousin of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My relative has been in Orchard Lodge since June '23. She was then 99 years of age and very unsettled and disorientated initially. Every effort was made by the staff to help her settle in. I am aware that she needed, and still needs, a great deal of patience, especially when having her personal needs attended to. I am grateful that this team remain consistently compassionate despite the many challenges. I notice my relative is always clean with fresh clothes. The very friendly nurses always keep me fully informed so I could not be happier with the overall service.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
No Rating
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Orchard Lodge is a very good care home. All of the staff are excellent and the care and attention to detail are very good. They display a high level of care and empathy with patients and relatives at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending Orchard Lodge based on my mother's care.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Dawn L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

I have been impressed with the level of care provided to my mother. She has found that the staff are caring and considerate. They look after her needs, and provide conversation and banter that she enjoys. The home is a clean and pleasant environment, the staff are friendly and attentive, and it has become her home from home.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Wendy R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Orchard Lodge is a fantastic home for those living with dementia. All staff I have encountered have been respectful, compassionate and kind. They all go the extra mile to make the resident's lives enjoyable and interesting. The entertainment programmes engage the residents in fun-filled activities where they can relate to other residents and staff. The quality of the food is excellent and the home is spotlessly clean. Relatives are immediately involved in any health issues. It is a massive relief to know my mother is safe and happy surrounded by professional, kind and respectful staff.

Reply from Adelina Focseneanu, Home Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your positive reveiw, we strive to ensure that all our residents enjoy their time at Orchard Lodge through creative activities and person-centered care provided by our dedicated staff who are known for their kindness, compassion and treat the residents of our home as one big family.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from C R (Sister of Resident) published on 12 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My sister is mainly well-settled. I find the staff to be very good, friendly and communicative about her. I can't say anything negative about my experience. Thank you.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Lynne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Dad is very well looked after and has settled into Orchard Lodge as his new home, for now. The staff members are helpful, friendly and very professional in their work.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from David J (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My mum became a resident at Orchard Lodge in January 2020 - we could no longer manage her at home due to dementia. We were very pleased with the way Orcchatd staff treated her, showing respect and professionalism. Mum is very settled, and it suits us well that we can visit at any time. We would recommend Orchard Lodge to any family.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from D D (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
As a family, we are very happy with the excellent care and attention our mother is receiving at Orchard Lodge Nursing Home.
She is also happy living there.

All the staff are pleasant and cheerful, always taking time to ensure Mum is comfortable and happy. We are reassured that all our mother's needs are being met at Orchard Lodge.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
No Rating
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
No Rating
Review from Mark M (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My mum has been in Orchard Lodge for six months. The family were very anxious and hesitant about admitting our mum to any care home, let alone Orchard Lodge, as she was most reluctant, and there was huge potential for stress and worsening of her condition. As it turned out, we could not have wished for a better outcome. Thanks to the skill and care of staff and management, Mum settled immediately. She is safe, secure and very content. We have nothing but praise for Orchard Lodge.

Reply from Adelina Focseneanu, Home Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for your feedback. All of us in Orchard Lodge are delighted by your family’s and your Mum’s experience. We know how hard it can be to make the decision to admit your loved ones into care. We are thrilled she is continuing to enjoy her time here in Orchard Lodge, as our aim is to make it a home from home. Thank you again from all the staff.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Grainne P (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 December 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Mummy has been a resident of Orchard Lodge since July 2023 and has been shown great kindness and wonderful care. All staff are very diligent about her health and we are kept very well informed about mummy's wellbeing. I call nearly every day and everyone is always friendly and welcoming. Thank you sincerely from all our family, you are doing a sterling job!

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
No Rating
Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 26 December 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My mother has been a resident of Orchard Lodge for 5 years and my experience with all the staff over that period of time has been consistently excellent. I feel confident that she is being well cared for by competent and conscientious staff. My sincere thanks to all the staff in the Navan Unit.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Trudy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 December 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Very happy with the care and attention that my mum gets. Mum is generally settled and happy at Orchard Lodge. Her diabetes is being managed well.

She likes it here and I am happy with the nurses and carers. Everyone is very helpful and nice.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
No Rating
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Clare D (Friend of Resident) published on 27 October 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Orchard Lodge Home is home from home! They are so friendly, helpful and accommodating! I’d like to mention all the staff but in particular three ladies and the lovely young fella I didn’t get his name but he comes down to say ‘Good Night’ at the end of his shift and I know my friend really appreciates this, it’s the simple things that count and the girls have my friend spoilt!! Thank you.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Margaret N (Sister of Resident) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Outstanding care to my sister. Can’t thank you enough. My sister really enjoyed her stay. She was treated with such respect and dignity.

Staff were friendly and took the time to listen to all my concerns no matter how small.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Tanya J (Sister of Resident) published on 7 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

I was phoned on Sunday 14/08. I was told by a relative of another patient that my sister went into a bedroom and a man followed her. A staff went in and my sister was sitting on the bed, the man leaning over her. I went in to be told a resident went to staff on 12/08 and told them the same man was in my sister's bed. This was never reported. On 16/08 I was phoned again and my sister was in a male's room, he had his clothes off and he had previous of this before. I went to the manager on 15/08 and he wasn't told about 12/08. He has since left. He also told a member of staff not to make a report. I'm only getting this done now as I've had bad health since this.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My husband has been in Orchard Lodge Care Home for seven months now, most of which time the home has been in lockdown due to Covid restrictions. However, I am very pleased with the care he is receiving the staff are warm and welcoming and very approachable. I am kept informed of any issues concerning my husband's wellbeing and I have every confidence in the management of his health needs.

Reply from Jenny Willis, Home Manager at Orchard Lodge Care Home

Hello, thanks for your review. We are so grateful to hear, even in the toughest circumstances from the pandemic, that you remain satisfied with the kindness of our staff, from the care team to management. Thanks again for your thoughtful feedback.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
No Rating
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money

Regulatory Rating

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in Northern Ireland.View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (1) & Events (0)

News
  • 04 Oct 2024

    On the 19th of September, Orchard Lodge care home, part of the Kathryn Homes group, hosted an engaging outdoor arts and crafts workshop, bringing together residents from all four units...

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Orchard Lodge Care Home.

Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (0)

There are no Team Members posted yet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Lodge Care Home

What types of Care is Orchard Lodge Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Orchard Lodge Care Home have?

There are 55 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard Lodge Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Orchard Lodge Care Home to the centre of Armagh?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Orchard Lodge Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Orchard Lodge Care Home has a Basic Service -more info.