
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, secure, caring environment close to the River Itchen, where they can enjoy warm, 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 activity areas.
Orchard Gardens continues to welcome new residents...
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.
Outstanding level of care and support shown at all times. Always helpful, nothing is too much trouble. We can't thank staff enough for all of the help and support also shown to us as a family.
Unfortunately Dad has had a small stroke and it has left him blind but he seems to be coping with the help of the excellent staff.
My mother moved to Orchard Gardens in July 2021 and the staff have always been caring and helping her settle and meet her wishes. From autumn 2023 Mum became iller and frailer and we could not have asked for a more kind, caring and attentive staff. They maintained her dignity at all times. Her team leader was excellent, always keeping us informed of changes in her health and medication. In her final days staff were so thoughtful and kind to us as a family and Mum. Management has not always been efficient and general communication has been poor and non-existent on occasion which is a shame because otherwise, the home is excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. We are glad you are pleased with our home and I will pass your lovely comments to my team. It is our privilege to provide the best care and support to our residents and their...
They build a relationship with the families too.
They have taken their time to make Dad feel safe, comfortable and part of the community; spending time to invite him to activities and getting him involved.
My dad came in after an illness. He couldn't move and not really chat or hold a conversation. After four days of fab TLC, he is starting to be the person he used to be. The night and day staff have been great and dealt with him at his lowest point, and he is very grateful. With the use of a physio onsite, it's just perfect for rehabilitation.
The home has been very good at looking after my mum, despite Covid restrictions and staff shortages. The food choices have been restrictive and not very appetising, but are starting to improve. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The care manager has been very helpful, and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens. We are pleased you find the care team helpful and friendly and that you are happy with your mum’s care, I will ensure your feedback is passed on to the team. Food is extremely important to us, and we do our best to cater to all dietary...
I can't raise Orchard Gardens highly enough. I was so daunted at the start of my process to find my mother residential care, but the staff have been amazing, supporting Mum and myself. Never too busy to listen and answer our concerns. The rooms are beautiful and the programme of activities varied and stimulating. An overall excellent establishment where I'm happy to call home for my mum!
Now that I have visited the care home frequently, I feel the relationship with the staff is friendly, helpful and considerate. The grounds are lovely to walk in, and this helps the mental health and physical mobility of the residents to use them daily with support. More physical activities may be needed by younger residents. Everyone is very kind and supportive of the care of the residents. However, some extra support may be needed for residents who find the hours long and not able to read or participate with the weekly activities or use a TV. It is a well-run home with a sound and considerate management and caring team.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our facilities as excellent. We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team and I will let my colleagues know your lovely feedback. We arrange daily, weekly and monthly activities with our resident's input, to...
Overall, I think this is a lovely care home and I feel confident my father, and previously my mother too, is cared for kindly and safely. The main issue is the lack of consistency of night staff. Many new faces and unfortunately, with the needs of my father, has at times been unsettling. Another issue is the occasional lack of communication from management. The example I would give is a lack of response over many weeks about when/if a dentist might visit. But at times management has responded very promptly and efficiently.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased you rate our care/support as very good. We appreciate your kind feedback regarding our home. We aim to keep our team consistent but may introduce new colleagues to ensure that we can continue to provide a high standard of...
Friendly staff, efficient and caring towards my mother. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely, clean, airy rooms. My thanks to everyone who cared for my mum.
We never wanted out relative to go into a home but circumstances gave us no choice. Orchard Care Home have been great and taken such good care we feel confident that she's here. It is very expensive but that can't be helped.
Thank you for taking the time to review Orchard Gardens and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. Our fees are based on our cost of care and we would be happy to discuss this further at a mutually convenient time.
The team were fantastic when we really needed them. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
I have no complaints. All staff were very good, from the care team to management. I felt well looked after, and everyone was helpful. The food was excellent. Treated with dignity by all staff. If I need respite or permanent care; I would come back.
She has been at Orchard Gardens since February, and she appears to have settled well.
On our regular visits, she is well cared for and always cheerful. The staff are very helpful, and it is so nice to see photos of her joining in with the other residents. It is very reassuring knowing she is safe particularly at night.
Mum suddenly became unwell in May last year, she was diagnosed with mixed picture dementia. Mum was unable to safely stay in her own home and live alone anymore. Mum felt lonely, isolated, worried for her own safety and frustrated. Orchard Gardens was our first choice and they welcomed us from our initial enquiry. Mum moved into Orchard Gardens almost four weeks ago, the manager and her staff have been amazing. Mum tells us she should’ve moved here years ago! She is happy and is thriving on the social interaction with other residents and all of the lovely staff. Mum is clean, tidy and is eating and drinking regularly, she especially loves the puddings! All staff are approachable, helpful and can’t do enough to support mum and us. We love seeing the photos of her participating in the daily activities with her new friends. Thank you so much to all of the Orchard Gardens team.
Not met any staff member I don’t like, all are caring, kind and considerate to my needs. Helpful and thoughtful from management to housekeeping. Food is good but sometimes not to my taste. Beautifully clean home, great reassurance to have care 24-hours a day.
My mum went into Orchard Gardens in the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown and for us it was a very worrying time. The manager and staff at the home were very reassuring and I trusted she would be OK. My mum has vascular dementia and it wasn't safe for her to be at home any longer. When my mum entered the home she was quite poorly and very confused. But I would like to say it was the best thing I could have done for my mum, the staff have been absolutely amazing! So kind and friendly. My mum is a completely different lady, she's settled in so well and she's so happy, clean, very safe and looks healthy again. I would highly recommend Orchard Gardens and would like to say thank you to all the carers and everyone that works there. I can be my mum's daughter again, not her carer and that's priceless to me. Many thanks.
Mum arrived at Orchard Gardens in January 2019 very confused and distressed. The patience and care provided by all the staff enabled her to gradually settle into her new surroundings. For her family, it has provided peace of mind knowing Mum is now safe, happy and treated with respect.
The outstanding care my mother and the whole family received was so comforting and we felt totally at ease with all the care received.
We know that anytime, day or night, his need's are being met and that staff have time to support him emotionally during difficult times which will inevitably arise. Really comforting for the family
The home is maintained to a really high standard and security is great.
We can't thank the staff enough and would recommend Orchard Garden with no hesitation.
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 (5) & Events (0)
- 13 Aug 2026
An Eastleigh care home chef has got through to the finals of Anchor’s – England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people – Chef of the Year...
- 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,...
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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.
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