

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 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
- 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
- Kathryn Homes NI Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
Orchard Lodge Care Home Reviews (48)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
She likes it here and I am happy with the nurses and carers. Everyone is very helpful and nice.
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.
Staff were friendly and took the time to listen to all my concerns no matter how small.
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.
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.
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.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 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...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Orchard Lodge Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Orchard Lodge Care Home
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Orchard Lodge Care Home
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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.
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