
I have great confidence in Orchard HousePenelope D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I know she is in safe handsPenelope D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very impressed with the kindness and thoughtfulness of all staffRose H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I have great confidence in Orchard HousePenelope D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I know she is in safe handsPenelope D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very impressed with the kindness and thoughtfulness of all staffRose H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

With a devoted manager who has been at Orchard House for over 20 years, and many team members having worked there for more than a decade, the home exudes a warm, family feel from the moment you walk through the door.
Providing residential and dementia care, the team also offers respite care breaks that can be booked in advance—ideal for carers who need to plan a short break, knowing their loved...
Care Provided by Orchard House Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1333 but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard House Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard House Residential Care Home 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
Group / Owner
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Jones(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Orchard House Residential Care Home Reviews (58)
Orchard House Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard House Residential Care Home has 58 reviews.
I have found that Orchard House is a well run care home, and is always clean and a homely atmosphere. The staff are efficient, care for their residents and look after them well. They are always cheerful and friendly to everyone. I personally would like them to find time to take the less able to the activities that are run for the residents.I think with these extreme hot and humid conditions, which are occurring more often yo should be considering installing air-conditioning.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we truly appreciate your kind comments about the home, our team and the atmosphere we create. It's lovely to hear your positive experience, and we will make a note of your suggestions as we continue to review and enhance the support and environment for our residents.
My mother was admitted to Orchard House Care Home in the summer of 2023. She was beautifully looked after by the dedicated staff there. They were so kind and friendly. It was very reassuring to get calls from them saying the Mum needed this or that and they always communicated with me when there were any problems. Sadly her clinical needs gradually outstripped the capacity of the care home to look after her so she was transferred to a nursing home nearby. All the staff were so kind and helpful about effecting Mum's transfer which was handled with care and efficiency. I have nothing but praise for the dedicated staff at Orchard House. The other really reassuring thing was the low staff turnover - always a good sign IMO
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We are so pleased to hear your mother was cared for with kindness and that our team kept you informed and supported throughout her time with us. It is reassuring to know the transfer was handled with care and that the continuity of our team gave you confidence.
I was a resident for a week's respite care following a serious fracture to my kneecap. I was extremely well cared for in every respect and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. I am a coeliac sufferer and my dietary requirements were well provided for. The lunches in particular were really good - nourishing and filling.
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear you felt well cared for during your stay and that your dietary needs were supported. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the meals and felt so comfortable with us.
A wonderful care home with very patient and understanding staff. Always helpful and willing to listen to any issues. The care they provide is excellent and ask so glad we got our mum into this home. The staff work with some very difficult residents and show the utmost care and patience with people suffering one of the worse things possible that can happen to an elderly person.
My family and I are so grateful and thankful for this care home and their wonderful staff.
Everyone is very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. If you ask for anything it will get sorted. Rooms are comfortable and very clean. Plenty of activities for residents. The food is excellent. Would highly recommend this care home. Visitors are always very welcome.
I visit my wife daily and highly praise the staff that work together as a team to support my wife with her varying needs. I feel welcomed by all staff when I visit the home and am able to speak to senior staff when I need to, the team will also contact me and discuss any changes with my wife's care
Dad has been a resident for just over 2 years and we have found the staff to be polite and friendly. They always ring me to let me know of any changes regarding dad's care which gives me peace of mind. Although dad has dementia he is always treated with dignity, and they all know his name.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear that your dad is treated with dignity and that our team keeps you informed-it's exactly what we strive for. Your feedback means a lot to us.
My relative has been at Orchard House for a year and it is good knowing they seem content by kind, compassionate and caring staff. The next of kin get to know of issues that arise and consulted on their resolution. My relatives needs seem to be have met by carers effectively adapting to sensatively meet changes as and when they arise
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're so pleased your relative feels content and that our team's care and communication meet your expectations. Please reach out anytime if we can support you further.
This care home is wonderful, food is very good and all staff are very friendly and caring. I could not have found a better place for my Mum.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you feel your mum is in the best place and that our team's care and the quality of food make a positive difference. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
Mum has been at Orchard House for over a year and I have peace of mind knowing she is well looked after by kind and caring staff. They are quick to let me know of any health issues and they sort them out promptly. Mum's condition and needs have changed since she arrived and staff have adapted to this with efficiency, always keeping me informed.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear your mum feels well cared for and that our team's communication and adaptability have given you peace of mind. Your trust means a lot to us
I have one negative and that is if I visit at the weekend it's often a long wait to be let in, but that is a very small negative .
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us with your mum's care. We're delighted to hear that you feel reassured and welcome when visiting-that means a lot to our team. We appreciate your feedback about weekend access and will review this to see how we can make improvements. Your comments help us continue to provide the best experience for residents and families
Mother-in-law (MIL) moved to Orchard House in mid-October as she could no longer be provided with sufficient care visits to keep her safe whilst maintaining a decent quality of life in her independent apartment as her dementia was getting worse. My wife and I were very concerned and sceptical at first because MIL has always been a bit of a rebel and used to having things her own way, so we didn't think that she would settle easily. To date we have been proven wrong - and that's all down to the level of welcome, care and support that she has received so far from all the staff. We're incredibly grateful as MIL seems very relaxed, happy and settled, which gives us peace of mind. For one that has always been highly critical of anything that didn't meet her approval she has had nothing bad to say which, again, is testament to the excellent attention, motivation and support that she receives daily. It's still early days, but it couldn't have started much better.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that your mother-in-law has settled in well and is feeling happy and relaxed. Our team works hard to provide a welcoming and supportive environment, so your kind words mean a lot. We'll continue to do everything we can to ensure she feels at home.
Mum moved into Orchard House in January 2025, where she has received excellent care. The staff are extremely kind and considerate, and resolve any problems that she may have. She also has much more social contact than she had when living in her own house. She now takes meals with others and participates in quizzes and other organised activities. Of particular note is Orchard House staff taking her to participate in the recent Sawston Fun Run, walking her round by wheelchair while she waved at the crowds. She absolutely loved it! The staff also made her recent 90th birthday a great day - decorating her room, making a personalised 90th birthday cake and joining with the family in birthday celebrations. I thoroughly recommend Orchard House.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that your mother is receiving excellent care and enjoying the social and recreational opportunities at Orchard House. It was a privilege to support her participation in the Sawston Fun Run and to help celebrate her 90th birthday. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated.
Mum lived in Orchard House for just over 2 years, sadly passing away in February this year. She received exceptional care and warmth while with you. There is a warm welcoming atmosphere and the whole team is amazing - friendly, approachable and professional. The care staff are attentive and compassionate, always ready to listen and act on any concerns or needs. They knew Mum's needs and preferences and tailored her care accordingly. Mum was fortunate to have one of the larger ensuite rooms with a lovely view of the gardens. In addition to the high-quality care, there is a real sense of community. The activities provided are engaging and varied, offering something for everyone. The food is excellent too - the kitchen staff made a real effort to meet Mum's needs. I would wholeheartedly recommend Orchard House to anyone seeking a safe and caring environment for their loved one.
Thank you for your wonderful review, the team at Orchard House will be touched to read your kind words. We are sorry for your loss and grateful that we could provide comfort and care to your mum during her time with us. Knowing she felt at home will mean a great deal to the team. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.
I found this care home exceptionally good. My mother was in for 14 months, she had the best care in all her needs at the age of 102, she was also partially deaf and blind. The staff were exceptionally good in catering to all her needs medically, keeping her clean. Also food was done to her special needs. I was also happy with the care and needs and I also knew she was in safe hands 24/7 when I left her. I would highly recommend this care home. Right to the end she exceptionally looked after.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt review. The team will be touched to read your comments and very proud to have had the privilege of caring for your mother at Orchard House. We're so glad to hear that you felt so confident in the care and attention she received. Your recommendation and kind words mean so much, thank you.
I am glad too. I can only visit her once a week and it is good to know that she is always being looked after. Her room is always cosy and clean, the meals always look and smell delicious and all members of staff (carers, office staff, kitchen staff, housekeeping, even the maintenance man) really care about all the residents and are unfailingly kind, caring and professional.
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt review. We're so pleased to hear that your sister has settled in well at Orchard House and that she's so happy about her decision to move in permanently following her initial respite care stay. It's wonderful to know that you've noticed the kindness and...
My mother was admitted with cognitive impairment in July 2024. She settled down very quickly with the aid of the very attentive and caring staff. I have visited on many occasions unexpectedly, to find the care home very clean, smelling fresh and I was always accompanied by a member of the staff who knew my mum well. A verbal progress report has always been given. My last visit I may say, I have not seen my mum look so happy, well-fed, clean, smelling fresh and content. Please put me there if I get dementia!
Thank you for your heartfelt review for Orchard House. We're so pleased to hear how well your mother has settled in and how happy and content she feels. Your kind words will mean so much to the team and we'll be sure to pass them on. Your feedback is truly appreciated, thank you.
All seems fine. Resident is settling in. She is sometimes a little frustrated by the (small) size of her room, she would like more room for books and paperwork. She is clearly well-cared for and well-fed. The staff are lovely.
Thank you for your feedback for our team at Orchard House. It's wonderful to hear that your loved one is settling in and is so well cared for. Your kind words about the staff are truly appreciated and they will be delighted to read your comments. We want to assure you that residents are always...
My father has been here for over 3 years. He is living with dementia and has no idea where he is. I think his health needs are met well. The staff are great with his banter and strange sense of humour - something he has always enjoyed. He says the food is good - he has a cooked breakfast every day (I didn't believe him when he told me but he does!). The relationship between the home and the medical professionals is great. There has not been an activities lead for some time and my father rarely leaves his room - he has never been a joiner in person however I do feel activity for him is a bit lacking. The staff do the best they can with it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Orchard House and for your kind words about the team, we will be sure to pass them on. The chef is very happy to prepare home-cooked breakfasts every day and we are pleased to hear how much your father enjoys this. Your feedback regarding...
My mother has been a resident for over four years now and her physical well-being has improved greatly from the care she is receiving at Orchard House Residential Care Home although, at 96 years of age, dementia and anxiety affect the way she views her situation. Despite the fact that she can be very difficult at times, the staff have always appeared to be kind and committed in their attitude and to have her best interests at heart. Overall, I have no doubt that she will receive a good standard of care and this gives her family in the outside world a great degree of comfort.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's heartening to hear that your mother's physical well-being has improved during her time at Orchard House. We're glad that our team's kindness and commitment have provided comfort to both your mother and your family and your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 January 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

Over the years, I’ve grown through various roles, deepening my passion for person-centred care. In 2011, I became Home Manager leading our dedicated team with
compassion and commitment.
At Orchard House, we’re more than just a care home. We provide exceptional care
while enriching residents’ lives, creating a warm, homely environment with a team
that feels like family.
Many of our staff have been with us for years, fostering a sense of stability and belonging for both residents and colleagues.
I am passionate about ensuring that Orchard House remains a place where we
support residents to feel valued, safe and truly at home.

Enjoys time with residents, enjoy listening to the stories of what they did for work and talking about their lives.

I love looking after our residents, chatting with them and making them happy comfortable and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard House Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Orchard House Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard House Residential Care Home have?
There are 35 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard House Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchard House Residential Care Home to the centre of Cambridge?
6.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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