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Care Provided by Orchard House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 10 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All quoted weekly fees are subject to full Initial Assessment and needs of Residents.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard House 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)
Good to Know
Owner
- SDC Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Deon Camadoo (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 40 to 80
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (10)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
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Orchard House Reviews (2)
9.1
Orchard House has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.125) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House has 2 reviews.
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Review from Shirley L (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 11 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My Sister in Law moved to Orchard House during summer of 2025. She was previously placed in assisted living which was completely wrong for her. Since she has been at Orchard House she is much better cared for. The house is more like a family than a care home. Lauretta says she is happy there....
My Sister in Law moved to Orchard House during summer of 2025. She was previously placed in assisted living which was completely wrong for her. Since she has been at Orchard House she is much better cared for. The house is more like a family than a care home. Lauretta says she is happy there. The house is clean and hygienic. The staff are polite, courteous and very helpful. The Manager, Deon is very approachable and accomodating. He keeps us updated with my sister in law's progress and daily needs and also informs us if things are not going too well with her.
Overall I am very happy with my sister in law's placement at Orchard House.
↩Reply from Deon Camadoo, Registered Manager at Orchard House
Thank you so much for the positive feedback Shirley. We always strive to ensure that we can support all our residents with their full needs and ensure that our Home is designed with a family-centred care approach.
Review from Steve S (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
My brother in law, Phillip, moved to Orchard House, in July 2025, as his previous care home was struggling with his mental capacity. Almost from the start of his time at Orchard House, I could see that his mood had lifted and he was happier. Deon and his team are always professional, personable,...
My brother in law, Phillip, moved to Orchard House, in July 2025, as his previous care home was struggling with his mental capacity. Almost from the start of his time at Orchard House, I could see that his mood had lifted and he was happier. Deon and his team are always professional, personable, caring and proactive with Phil's care, offering advice and tailoring his time with them to best suit Phil and his changing needs as his condition has progressed. As someone has had to care for Phil, I'm just glad its been with Deon and his team at Orchard House. Thank you all, from myself and Philips family.
↩Reply from Deon Camadoo, Registered Manager at Orchard House
Thank you very much for your kind words Steve - it is much appreciated and we strive to ensure all our resident's needs and care are supported fully and well.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard House
What types of Care is Orchard House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard House have?
There are 10 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard House?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchard House to the centre of Watford?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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