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129-135 Camp Road, St Albans, AL1 5HL
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27 January 2026
My mum became a resident at "The Orchard" Camp Rd St Albans in July 25. She was very happy there from day 1. She made lots of friends and joined into all the activities. My mum died Tuesday 13th Jan while being cared for by the staff at Orchard. They couldn't have done a better job or been more
professional. My mum refused to go back to hospital because she wanted to continue her stay in the home familiar surroundings, in her own room, with friends.
27 January 2026
We have been very impressed with all aspects of the Orchard Care Home. All the staff are very friendly, helpful and kind. There is a friendly feel as soon as you walk in the door and meet the reception staff. My mother in law was made as comfortable as possible in the last five months of her life
and was able to make friendship with staff and residents. The end of life care that she received was wonderful. We felt she has been cared for as a family member and and the nurses, carers and the manager were fully supportive of us at the end. Thank you.
19 January 2026
Kind and caring attentive after hospital stay.
19 January 2026
A bright welcoming reception, tastefully decorated corridor beautiful photographs of Verulamium and addressed by name by everyone on arrival. No matter whatever nursing, caring or food beverage, everyone kind, gentle, welcoming and encouraging, smiling faces. It was a joy to be looked after by such
people facilities and activities did not really apply to me respite only 2 weeks.
14 January 2026
Good communication
Friendly caring staff
Clean pleasant surroundings
Very useful for convalescence to enable an earlier discharge from hospital
Thank you for your care much appreciated
One thought would be that riser recliner chairs for less mobile clients would be a great help
31 December 2025
The Orchard is a wonderful, caring, organised nursing home staffed by well trained, cheerful staff. Mum was welcomed not only by nurses, carers, management but also by other residents. The staff have cheerfully negotiated the challenges of helping her settle after living her own home for so many
years. They help and encourage her to enjoy the many social aspects of the home and her standard of care is excellent.
21 October 2025
Very pleased with the home. Staff friendly, food excellent, care very good. To date we are very satisfied, overall. We are always greeted by friendly staff when we visit.
06 October 2025
I am very please Stella is living in The Orchard Nursing Home and find it very satisfactory, no its good.
23 May 2025
I have been a resident at The Orchard for over two years. I looked at seven homes and chose The Orchard. I have had no reason to regret this choice. The staff are caring and considerate. It is a place of safety and well-being.
17 April 2025
2nd time for respite.
22 January 2025
Attended a residents relative meeting at The Orchard Nursing Home.
A well presented and organised event.
Very informative with good dialogue.
My contribution was to commend the home on the excellent care my wife receives and the friendly approach of the staff.
I have commented prior to this
review but feel the need to provide further comments as the home has maintained a good standard.
I am absolutely impressed with how my wife's condition has greatly improved since becoming a resident at the home.
To find her so happy and content is a real joy for my family and friends to see.
Courteous staff as you enter and a fun environment all around, especially the activities.
I cannot recommend the Orchard more favorably and feel, we, as a family made a good choice placing my wife there.
19 December 2024
I am very comfortable and well cared for. Food very good, portions are a bit too large, hate waste would prefer smaller portions.
31 October 2024
My friend came to Orchard after a knee replacement for some respite care. All the staff were so lovely and helped her during the early days post-op. I would recommend Orchard to others for similar care.
21 October 2024
My aunt was moved to The Orchard at the end of May 2024. Since being there and visiting regularly the staff are extremely friendly, supportive and my aunt even says how lovely some of them are.
Unfortunately, my aunt is bed-bound so not able to access the activities they have. But as I joined the
social media group. The residents look so happy and it looks like they enjoy the activities.
19 September 2024
We could not rate the staff at The Orchard more highly and cannot thank them enough for their warmth and dedication. From the moment you enter it's evident that all staff have received high levels of training. Everyone, including cleaning, maintenance, reception and catering staff, interacts with
residents with empathy, sensitivity and respect, demonstrating an excellent understanding of dementia care which is very reassuring. Communication is always excellent, any queries are resolved immediately. The well-being co-ordinators are immensely creative; every week there is a varied programme of events covering every possible interest of the residents from arts and crafts to cookery and gardening, there's live entertainment, quizzes and pamper sessions plus regular trips to garden centres, parks and cafes. We have had two relatives at The Orchard so can vouch for both the nursing and residential care which is delivered holistically and with good cheer. Thank you Team Orchard!
02 September 2024
All I can say is a massive thank you to everyone who is involved in my mother's care, you all do an incredible job and provide a five-star service, my mother is treated with the utmost respect and dignity at all times. The professionalism shown by everyone at The Orchard is outstanding.
25 July 2024
From day one, we as a family, and especially for Mum moving to Orchard from independent living, have always been given the warmest welcome. Mum settled in well, thanks to the excellent nursing care she needed after a couple of months in hospital, and the friendly staff who look after her. It gives
us great peace of mind that Mum is safe and happy in her new home. Thank you Orchard!
15 July 2024
My father opted to come to The Orchard after my mum had been looked after there, he was very impressed by the care. He's on palliative care and the staff have been excellent at keeping in touch with me, keeping him comfortable and being proactive about his needs. The team are very kind and the
standard of personal hygiene for the patients is excellent.
15 July 2024
Our mother has been a resident at the Orchard for over 18 months now. It is very comforting for us to know that Mum is in such a safe environment. She is very fond of all the staff in respect of the care, activities and nursing teams. When me or my sister visits, we are always treated in a friendly,
reassuring and helpful manner. We always feel comfortable when there are aspects of mum's care that need addressing as everyone responds in a positive way.
05 June 2024
Our mum has been in the Orchard for about 18 months, and everyone has been very caring and kind. It's good to know she is safe and being cared for. All the staff are friendly and professional and as well as helping Mum it’s nice to go and see everyone.
Latest Reviews for The Orchard Nursing Home
27 January 2026
My mum became a resident at "The Orchard" Camp Rd St Albans in July 25. She was very happy there from day 1. She made lots of friends and joined into all the activities. My mum died Tuesday 13th Jan while being cared for by the staff at Orchard. They couldn't have done a better job or been more
professional. My mum refused to go back to hospital because she wanted to continue her stay in the home familiar surroundings, in her own room, with friends.
27 January 2026
We have been very impressed with all aspects of the Orchard Care Home. All the staff are very friendly, helpful and kind. There is a friendly feel as soon as you walk in the door and meet the reception staff. My mother in law was made as comfortable as possible in the last five months of her life
and was able to make friendship with staff and residents. The end of life care that she received was wonderful. We felt she has been cared for as a family member and and the nurses, carers and the manager were fully supportive of us at the end. Thank you.
19 January 2026
Kind and caring attentive after hospital stay.
19 January 2026
A bright welcoming reception, tastefully decorated corridor beautiful photographs of Verulamium and addressed by name by everyone on arrival. No matter whatever nursing, caring or food beverage, everyone kind, gentle, welcoming and encouraging, smiling faces. It was a joy to be looked after by such
people facilities and activities did not really apply to me respite only 2 weeks.
14 January 2026
Good communication
Friendly caring staff
Clean pleasant surroundings
Very useful for convalescence to enable an earlier discharge from hospital
Thank you for your care much appreciated
One thought would be that riser recliner chairs for less mobile clients would be a great help
31 December 2025
The Orchard is a wonderful, caring, organised nursing home staffed by well trained, cheerful staff. Mum was welcomed not only by nurses, carers, management but also by other residents. The staff have cheerfully negotiated the challenges of helping her settle after living her own home for so many
years. They help and encourage her to enjoy the many social aspects of the home and her standard of care is excellent.
21 October 2025
Very pleased with the home. Staff friendly, food excellent, care very good. To date we are very satisfied, overall. We are always greeted by friendly staff when we visit.
06 October 2025
I am very please Stella is living in The Orchard Nursing Home and find it very satisfactory, no its good.
23 May 2025
I have been a resident at The Orchard for over two years. I looked at seven homes and chose The Orchard. I have had no reason to regret this choice. The staff are caring and considerate. It is a place of safety and well-being.
17 April 2025
2nd time for respite.
22 January 2025
Attended a residents relative meeting at The Orchard Nursing Home.
A well presented and organised event.
Very informative with good dialogue.
My contribution was to commend the home on the excellent care my wife receives and the friendly approach of the staff.
I have commented prior to this
review but feel the need to provide further comments as the home has maintained a good standard.
I am absolutely impressed with how my wife's condition has greatly improved since becoming a resident at the home.
To find her so happy and content is a real joy for my family and friends to see.
Courteous staff as you enter and a fun environment all around, especially the activities.
I cannot recommend the Orchard more favorably and feel, we, as a family made a good choice placing my wife there.
19 December 2024
I am very comfortable and well cared for. Food very good, portions are a bit too large, hate waste would prefer smaller portions.
31 October 2024
My friend came to Orchard after a knee replacement for some respite care. All the staff were so lovely and helped her during the early days post-op. I would recommend Orchard to others for similar care.
21 October 2024
My aunt was moved to The Orchard at the end of May 2024. Since being there and visiting regularly the staff are extremely friendly, supportive and my aunt even says how lovely some of them are.
Unfortunately, my aunt is bed-bound so not able to access the activities they have. But as I joined the
social media group. The residents look so happy and it looks like they enjoy the activities.
19 September 2024
We could not rate the staff at The Orchard more highly and cannot thank them enough for their warmth and dedication. From the moment you enter it's evident that all staff have received high levels of training. Everyone, including cleaning, maintenance, reception and catering staff, interacts with
residents with empathy, sensitivity and respect, demonstrating an excellent understanding of dementia care which is very reassuring. Communication is always excellent, any queries are resolved immediately. The well-being co-ordinators are immensely creative; every week there is a varied programme of events covering every possible interest of the residents from arts and crafts to cookery and gardening, there's live entertainment, quizzes and pamper sessions plus regular trips to garden centres, parks and cafes. We have had two relatives at The Orchard so can vouch for both the nursing and residential care which is delivered holistically and with good cheer. Thank you Team Orchard!
02 September 2024
All I can say is a massive thank you to everyone who is involved in my mother's care, you all do an incredible job and provide a five-star service, my mother is treated with the utmost respect and dignity at all times. The professionalism shown by everyone at The Orchard is outstanding.
25 July 2024
From day one, we as a family, and especially for Mum moving to Orchard from independent living, have always been given the warmest welcome. Mum settled in well, thanks to the excellent nursing care she needed after a couple of months in hospital, and the friendly staff who look after her. It gives
us great peace of mind that Mum is safe and happy in her new home. Thank you Orchard!
15 July 2024
My father opted to come to The Orchard after my mum had been looked after there, he was very impressed by the care. He's on palliative care and the staff have been excellent at keeping in touch with me, keeping him comfortable and being proactive about his needs. The team are very kind and the
standard of personal hygiene for the patients is excellent.
15 July 2024
Our mother has been a resident at the Orchard for over 18 months now. It is very comforting for us to know that Mum is in such a safe environment. She is very fond of all the staff in respect of the care, activities and nursing teams. When me or my sister visits, we are always treated in a friendly,
reassuring and helpful manner. We always feel comfortable when there are aspects of mum's care that need addressing as everyone responds in a positive way.
05 June 2024
Our mum has been in the Orchard for about 18 months, and everyone has been very caring and kind. It's good to know she is safe and being cared for. All the staff are friendly and professional and as well as helping Mum it’s nice to go and see everyone.