
We would 100% recommend this place.Glen W(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The enthusiasm of the team to make all of the residents feel comfortable is brilliantDavid B(Son of Resident/Service User)

They have also built a great rapport with the relatives of the residentA W(Friend of Resident/Service User)

We would 100% recommend this place.Glen W(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The enthusiasm of the team to make all of the residents feel comfortable is brilliantDavid B(Son of Resident/Service User)

They have also built a great rapport with the relatives of the residentA W(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Orchard Gardens is located in a picturesque setting near Eastleigh. It offers residents a safe and secure caring environment close to the River Itchen, where they can enjoy warm and welcoming surroundings and easy access to local amenities.
The home is finished to the highest standard and benefits from impressive facilities for customers to enjoy, such as cosy quiet lounges, well-maintained secure gardens and a café.
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Care Provided by Orchard Gardens
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs, length of stay and other factors. Colleagues at Orchard Gardens will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Orchard Gardens for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Orchard Gardens 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sabrina Buxey(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2015
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Orchard Gardens. Orchard Gardens entrance is from Gilman Court so please use sat. nav postcode SO50 6JA. what3words location is gets.many.asks
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Orchard Gardens Reviews (90)
Orchard Gardens has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Orchard Gardens has 90 reviews.
My Mum had been a resident now since April 2025. She went in after a hip operation, she hadn't had any physio at the hospital so was pretty immobile and was a shell of the Mum we knew. Within a few months she blossomed as she was well cared for, helped back on her feet (literally) and had people who cared for her around her all the time. I am so pleased we found this home which is situated in fabulous gardens and within a retirement village. Mum goes out in the minibus, has outings to the garden centres and pubs, which she loves, and have a few lovely singers who visit regularly which makes everyone smile and sing along! My friends are forever showing me the social media posts of her having such a good time! Her room has a lovely view of the old building and beautiful pine trees, it is kept clean and it is lovely and bright. Also, having a weekly GP visit.
My partner and I are very satisfied with the care that my mother receives on a daily basis. The staff are always cheerful and smiling whenever we visit. There are always activities going on at the home, and regular weekly outings. We are regularly updated by telephone and email of any issues that may arise. My mother always seems happy and content. Thank you for everything.
Orchard Gardens is the care home above all care homes! We are so likely that our parents are able to live in this amazing, caring environment. The staff are totally professional, caring, compassionate and friendly, but above all they treat every resident as an individual and a human being. Both my parents are treated with utter respect and love and we leave after every visit feeling reassured that they are happy, safe & loved. Sabrina, Tiago and the whole team go above & beyond and we cannot thank them enough.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our overall experience as excellent. It's wonderful to read your lovely feedback and your kind comments regarding our team. It's our pleasure to care for your parents and to treat each person who resides at Orchard...
We have been very happy with the Orchards they were able to cater for mum at very short notice when she came out of hospital. All the staff are lovely, caring and thoughtful. Thank you.
My dad visited Orchard Gardens for two weeks of respite care following a fall. The staff were all so cheerful and did everything possible to ensure Dad's every need was met. Food quality was excellent though he would have preferred several round tables in the dining room rather than the 'canteen' style set up.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our home as excellent in all areas. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad, and we hope to welcome him back in future if the need for further care arises. I will pass on your kind comments regarding our team and...
The staff are absolutely fantastic, warm, kind & conscientious. Not only do they regularly call my mum with updates, but as a granddaughter I love seeing Nanny on their social media page!
The building is so clean, beautifully decorated, and Nanny's room is lovely. The gardens are also very pretty and it's nice to have the option to walk around there.
It really is so reassuring to know that Nanny is happy every day.
Thanks to all the team - you're amazing!
The food and food choices are excellent too, again, I'm sure, much thought goes into these too.
Hygiene standards are very high. Orchard Gardens has just been completely re-decorated and it's an extremely pleasant place to visit, as I'm sure it is for the residents to live and for staff to work. We know mum couldn't be anywhere nicer or better to live in. Thank you all for taking such good care of her. We think you are all amazing. Xx
Mums care at the home has been really good. Over the past year her health has deteriorated but the staff (everyone) has helped to keep her happy day to day. They do so much to keep mum entertained, stimulated with crafts and exercise. I do feel that the whole team from house management to the managers are invested in mum's care but also ours, they Are so willing to be available for us. I feel very much part of a big team to help keep my mum comfortable.
I love to see pictures of all the residents having fun especially the dressing up afternoon, the staff and residents were all having fun.
The activities are really very good and we all join in.
Everything about this is perfect
Having said all that, what really makes Orchard Gardens outstanding is that each and every staff member takes a real interest in each and every resident, getting to know them and respecting their individual needs.
Mum was so well cared for within the Orchard Gardens 'family' and we couldn't have wished for a better home for her last three years.
My mum is so very well looked after at Orchard gardens. The care team here are amazing headed by Sabrina and Tiago .. who are very hands on in what's going on. The activities keep everyone enjoying a fun filled time here. There is always a great atmosphere when you visit .. would not hesitate to recommend Orchard Gardens.
My mother in law has een in are at Orchard Gardens now for 9 months and I can not fault anything about this place. Everyone involved is very caring and friendly. My mother in law is very happy here and made some nice friends.
Excellent. Sympathetic & caring team. Most appreciated.
Mum has been in the home for 3 years now, and we couldn't be happier with her care and well being. It is a difficult decision to put a loved on in a home; but the whole team have been so kind and welcoming. Mums needs are important to them, and making sure that we are reassured. We would 100% recommend this place.
All of the staff at Ancho Orchard are so caring and friendly, they take a real personal interest in every resident. They have also built a great rapport with the relatives of the residents, and are so welcoming to the children when they come along for a visit.
My mother has been a resident of this care home for over three years and is a family couldn't have wished for a happier and fantastically run home with excellent team led by Tiago and Sabrina it feels like a family home .The enthusiasm of the team to make all of the residents feel comfortable is brilliant and we don't our mother could have had a better place to reside for her last years. The pressure of our family has been so eased knowing how much the care
She has said on many occasions over the years that we could not have chosen a better place for her to live. Thank you to everyone at Orchard Gardens for the care and kindness you have shown our lovely mother.
Orchard Gardens is a wonderful care home. It's clean, tidy and has a lovely homely feel to it with lots of activities and wonderful, caring staff. My Mum started off as a resident there and they looked after her very well as she declined with dementia and then through her last stages with the addition of extra palliative care. My dad moved in on a temporary respite care package shortly after Mum so they could be together and ended up making that a permanent move due to his dementia. I live a couple of hundred miles away but feel supported by the team and feel that Dad is looked after very well. Tiago has even suggested that he would be able to set up a video call with Dad for me so we can see each other rather than just chatting on the phone as it is not easy for me to visit as often as I would like to. Very satisfied with Orchard Gardens.
There is such a friendly atmosphere at Orchard Gardens wth kind and supportive staff who go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and happy. There are lots of activities for the residents to participate in and my mother often has her hair and nails done.
The staff are all so caring & helpful it gives myself & all the family peace of mind knowing that he is being so well looked after. Thank you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 January 2020Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Orchard Gardens for further details.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 19 Feb 2026
Residents at Anchor's Orchard Gardens in Eastleigh came together ahead of Valentine’s Day to celebrate in style with a ‘Be My Valentine’ afternoon tea. The event saw Orchard Gardens transformed...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Hampshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 17 Jun 2025
Three therapy horses turned heads and warmed hearts when they visited residents at Anchor's Orchard Gardens care home in Bishopstoke park, Eastleigh, last week. The gentle animals spent a sunny...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

I am a dedicated and compassionate care professional with over 17 years of experience across a wide range of care settings, including learning disabilities, mental health, end-of-life care, and elderly care. Throughout my career, I have remained firmly committed to delivering person-centred, dignified, and high-quality care.
I have been with Anchor for the past eighteen months and take great pride in working for an organisation whose values align with my own. As a Home Manager, I am passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for both residents and staff. I lead by example, promoting a culture of empathy, respect, and continuous improvement.
I believe that a well-supported and valued staff team is the foundation of excellent care. When staff feel appreciated and empowered, it reflects in the quality of care they provide—happy staff lead to happy residents and a thriving service. I am committed to ensuring my team feels equipped, motivated, and involved in achieving shared goals.
Compliance is also one of my key priorities. I am focused on maintaining high standards, meeting regulatory requirements, and continuously improving our practices to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and satisfaction of everyone in our care.
Central to my approach is the promotion of independence and the creation of meaningful experiences. I actively involve residents’ families and friends in their care journey, building strong partnerships that foster trust, engagement, and a true sense of belonging. My goal is to ensure every individual in our home feels safe, valued, and empowered to live life to the fullest.

My name is Tiago Fernandes, originally from Portugal and moved to the UK 10 years ago to pursue a meaningful career in care. I hold a bachelor’s degree in educational sciences, which I completed in Portugal, followed by six months of study in France. My passion has always been centred around helping others and making a positive difference in people’s lives.
When I arrived in the UK, I began working as a support worker in a residential home for adults with learning disabilities. I later moved into supported living services, where I supported individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours. During that time, I took on a leadership role, working closely with the team to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone could thrive and reach their daily goals.
My journey then led me to join Anchor as a care assistant. Within a year, I progressed to team leader, and I now proudly serve as Deputy Manager. Throughout this journey, my focus has remained the same: delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting my team, and ensuring that each resident feels valued, respected, and cared for.I believe in a positive and proactive approach to care—one that promotes independence, dignity, and joy every single day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Gardens
What types of Care is Orchard Gardens registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Orchard Gardens have?
There are 48 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Orchard Gardens?
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Orchard Gardens to the centre of Eastleigh?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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