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Orchard Lane, Crewkerne, TA18 7AF
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13 March 2026
I wanted I express my thanks to the team for looking after my father in his final months. I only got to visit once but I knew my dad really liked his time here. He liked his room,the view,food and the staff.
It's in a nice calm spot, but near the town. Great location. My only gripe was I sent an
email and it wasn't answered. Would be good if there was some way that details could be shared for families, a weekly email maybe.
I'm thankful that dad passed in his sleep somewhere warm and comfortable with caring people around him.
Thank you so much
12 March 2026
The staff at The Orchards are amazing. My husband can be very difficult in the mornings. There is not one word of anger just quiet kindness, gentle encouragement and a lot of patience.
04 March 2026
My Dad moved here after a bad experience in a previous home. John (Deputy Manager) knelt down beside my dad & spoke to him even though he has Dementia. All the staff are friendly, welcoming & professional in caring for my Dad. Kerry (Activity Coordinator) is amazing, you can see she loves her job &
doing activities with the clients, she laminated a pack of cards especially for Dad. It is very professional, it is comfort knowing there is actual nurses there all the time.
27 February 2026
I always enjoy visiting my dad at The Orchards care home. It has a friendly atmosphere and I feel welcome. Its great to see my dad relaxed and comfortable in his surroundings where he has made many new friends, residents and staff. Our little dog visits also and has a fuss from all the staff. When
he's up to it we take him into town in the wheelchair for coffee or occassionally a 1/2 at the pub.
27 February 2026
I cannot ask for a better place to be or staff to look after me; all of my wants and needs are very well cared for. The activities are wounderful and the food is delicious. I would recommend.
24 February 2026
I find The Orchards care home in Crewkerne excellent. They have all been brilliant with my brother, couldn't have asked for anything more. Such lovely caring staff!!
09 December 2025
My brother moved to The Orchards in Crewkerne in July this year. The whole experience since he has been there has been nothing but positive for him and the family. Through all the kindness and understanding of all the staff, my brother settled in well and he has since made friends there, and
fostered happy connections with the team. He has enjoyed the social events and outings, and loved attending the Memorial Day service most recently. He is also engaging in the activities at the Orchards and getting a lot from these. The Orchards staff are always welcoming and friendly, and engage well with questions by family members. They all do their best to help and ensure things run smoothly for my brother. My brother also really enjoys the food at The Orchards and very much likes the view his bedroom window over the playing fields. He loves watching the weekend sport! In all, his experience since being there has been entirely positive.
25 November 2025
I was worried about putting my mother into care, would she be looked after? Would she be happy? Well after a look back over her last ten months at The Orchards I can answer "YES!".
I really am happy for her to be in their care. When ever I drop in to see her, she is well dressed, warm
and cared for in warm comfortable surroundings.
25 November 2025
Overall no complaints about the care given. However I was not impressed to find breakfast dishes still in resident's room late afternoon. Also residents in lounge unable to have afternoon hot drinks due to lack of cups and only one member of staff in the lounge with several residents. Appreciate may
be short staffed but .
01 October 2025
Thank you so much to everyone at The Orchard nursing home,
Dad was a resident there for 2 months and in that time he received the best care,
The manager Ruth and her care team were all amazing, Dad was so very happy and relaxed and very much enjoyed the food.
Sadly dad passed away with later
stages of vascular dementia,
We all really appreciate the care dad received.
11 August 2025
My husband needed physical and mental help in the last few months of his life and we we were lucky enough to find The Orchards, a beautiful home of such very high standards. A visit at any time by family or friends was always met with a warm welcome by every member of staff on duty and we always
knew that my husband had received the very best care and attention they could give. The staff were there for us at the end and we will always be grateful for their sympathy, comfort and support. He could not have been in a better place.
03 March 2025
I was privileged to have spent some quality time at The Orchards today. The true sense of belonging and homeliness made you feel instantly welcomed. The first thing I noticed was the authentic bond between the staff, where their enthusiastic and caring attitude for each other was mirrored in the
care for their residents. Set in a quiet spot in Crewkerne and surrounded by a naturally beautiful area - this setting ticked the right boxes for being able to provide everything our loved ones deserve.
27 December 2024
The Orchards has been the anchor my husband needed after a very distressing and terbulant period. The caring, dedicated staff always take time to chat to him on familiar subjects and have gone out of their way to make him feel safe and cared for. He is very content and enjoys their warm, friendly
company. Many are local which he can relate to and makes him feel more at home.
With patient encouragement, he can now walk again using a frame, which hadn't been the case for many months in hospital and a temporary care home. This has boosted his self esteem and trust in his carers immeasurably.
The room is clean, cosy with a pleasant outlook and staff are always at hand. The food is extremely good with varied choices each day. There is a wide selection of activities which he enjoys but also has quiet times to relax when he wishes.
I can't praise enough the outstanding effort and warmth which runs throughout the home. I am so thankful my husband has settled here. It is truly a very special place and has helped me to come to terms with the massive adjustment of separation after many happy years of companionship. Our thanks to you all!
11 June 2024
My nan moved from the hospital to this care home, all I can say is every time I went to see my nan, the home was clean and very welcoming to visit her and she was always happy right up until the end of her life and all the staff were so pleasant and helpful.
11 June 2024
The care team was amazing when my nan moved into the care home, looked after her and made sure everything she needed was there and when she became poorly. The service was amazing with refreshments and food, the support for the family was incredible and I will be forever grateful for looking after my
grandma.
26 February 2024
My nan moved to The Orchards just before Christmas after being in hospital for a few weeks. She has settled very well and seems so happy every time I visit. The staff are all so lovely, making you feel so welcome and at home. It is always so clean and tidy and I would like to say a heartfelt thank
you to each and every one of the staff.
31 January 2024
My mother spent the latter years of her life at The Orchards. The care she received was exemplary. The staff have always been attentive and responsive. During the Covid period, The Orchards was professional and secure but always aware of the need for personal interactions. In difficult times, The
Orchards maintains an amazing standard.
24 January 2024
My mother has been in The Orchards for over a year. She has Parkinson's and has mobility problems. The care she has received is first-class. She settled in very well and quickly! She is very happy there and comfortable. She joins in the activities and social occasions she wants to but is not
pressured into anything. She likes the staff and they are always friendly with her and she enjoys the banter. The room is nice and she has been able to decorate it the way she wants. Any issues we have raised about her health or care have been taken seriously and dealt with. Everyone seems to work as a team and staff, residents and family all feel part of the community.
23 January 2024
My 91-year-old mother has been a resident at The Orchards since August 2021.
Since the very first visit to inspect - mid-Covid - prior to Mum's admission; through Mum's acceptance, induction and her resettlement, right up to the present date, I cannot fault her care or the staff or the manner in
which this genuine 'oasis' of care and consideration undertake their daily duties.
Daily life at The Orchards is not without its issues and each one is met with a professional attitude and solutions expedited in accordance with current health directives. I can only hope that when my time comes, that such an establishment is still obtainable.
The staff greet my mother and me by name and those that perhaps do not know my name are equally in respect of both Mum's needs and my own. Always ready to share a laugh whenever appropriate to lighten the mood and also to equally deal with serious matters as they arise.
The staff (admin, nursing and homemakers) make my mother and I feel valued.
23 November 2023
I cannot express my gratitude to The Orchards for caring so beautifully for dad. He was not the easiest of characters at times due to his dementia, however, the amazing staff always treated him with respect, patience, and much kindness. They also had a giggle with him which would have meant so much
to him, and being sweet enough to take him to a rugby match to watch and a trip around town to buy a tasty treat.
To the end they were there not only for dad but for us too, holding our hands until the end. We are forever grateful.
Latest Reviews for The Orchards
13 March 2026
I wanted I express my thanks to the team for looking after my father in his final months. I only got to visit once but I knew my dad really liked his time here. He liked his room,the view,food and the staff.
It's in a nice calm spot, but near the town. Great location. My only gripe was I sent an
email and it wasn't answered. Would be good if there was some way that details could be shared for families, a weekly email maybe.
I'm thankful that dad passed in his sleep somewhere warm and comfortable with caring people around him.
Thank you so much
12 March 2026
The staff at The Orchards are amazing. My husband can be very difficult in the mornings. There is not one word of anger just quiet kindness, gentle encouragement and a lot of patience.
04 March 2026
My Dad moved here after a bad experience in a previous home. John (Deputy Manager) knelt down beside my dad & spoke to him even though he has Dementia. All the staff are friendly, welcoming & professional in caring for my Dad. Kerry (Activity Coordinator) is amazing, you can see she loves her job &
doing activities with the clients, she laminated a pack of cards especially for Dad. It is very professional, it is comfort knowing there is actual nurses there all the time.
27 February 2026
I always enjoy visiting my dad at The Orchards care home. It has a friendly atmosphere and I feel welcome. Its great to see my dad relaxed and comfortable in his surroundings where he has made many new friends, residents and staff. Our little dog visits also and has a fuss from all the staff. When
he's up to it we take him into town in the wheelchair for coffee or occassionally a 1/2 at the pub.
27 February 2026
I cannot ask for a better place to be or staff to look after me; all of my wants and needs are very well cared for. The activities are wounderful and the food is delicious. I would recommend.
24 February 2026
I find The Orchards care home in Crewkerne excellent. They have all been brilliant with my brother, couldn't have asked for anything more. Such lovely caring staff!!
09 December 2025
My brother moved to The Orchards in Crewkerne in July this year. The whole experience since he has been there has been nothing but positive for him and the family. Through all the kindness and understanding of all the staff, my brother settled in well and he has since made friends there, and
fostered happy connections with the team. He has enjoyed the social events and outings, and loved attending the Memorial Day service most recently. He is also engaging in the activities at the Orchards and getting a lot from these. The Orchards staff are always welcoming and friendly, and engage well with questions by family members. They all do their best to help and ensure things run smoothly for my brother. My brother also really enjoys the food at The Orchards and very much likes the view his bedroom window over the playing fields. He loves watching the weekend sport! In all, his experience since being there has been entirely positive.
25 November 2025
I was worried about putting my mother into care, would she be looked after? Would she be happy? Well after a look back over her last ten months at The Orchards I can answer "YES!".
I really am happy for her to be in their care. When ever I drop in to see her, she is well dressed, warm
and cared for in warm comfortable surroundings.
25 November 2025
Overall no complaints about the care given. However I was not impressed to find breakfast dishes still in resident's room late afternoon. Also residents in lounge unable to have afternoon hot drinks due to lack of cups and only one member of staff in the lounge with several residents. Appreciate may
be short staffed but .
01 October 2025
Thank you so much to everyone at The Orchard nursing home,
Dad was a resident there for 2 months and in that time he received the best care,
The manager Ruth and her care team were all amazing, Dad was so very happy and relaxed and very much enjoyed the food.
Sadly dad passed away with later
stages of vascular dementia,
We all really appreciate the care dad received.
11 August 2025
My husband needed physical and mental help in the last few months of his life and we we were lucky enough to find The Orchards, a beautiful home of such very high standards. A visit at any time by family or friends was always met with a warm welcome by every member of staff on duty and we always
knew that my husband had received the very best care and attention they could give. The staff were there for us at the end and we will always be grateful for their sympathy, comfort and support. He could not have been in a better place.
03 March 2025
I was privileged to have spent some quality time at The Orchards today. The true sense of belonging and homeliness made you feel instantly welcomed. The first thing I noticed was the authentic bond between the staff, where their enthusiastic and caring attitude for each other was mirrored in the
care for their residents. Set in a quiet spot in Crewkerne and surrounded by a naturally beautiful area - this setting ticked the right boxes for being able to provide everything our loved ones deserve.
27 December 2024
The Orchards has been the anchor my husband needed after a very distressing and terbulant period. The caring, dedicated staff always take time to chat to him on familiar subjects and have gone out of their way to make him feel safe and cared for. He is very content and enjoys their warm, friendly
company. Many are local which he can relate to and makes him feel more at home.
With patient encouragement, he can now walk again using a frame, which hadn't been the case for many months in hospital and a temporary care home. This has boosted his self esteem and trust in his carers immeasurably.
The room is clean, cosy with a pleasant outlook and staff are always at hand. The food is extremely good with varied choices each day. There is a wide selection of activities which he enjoys but also has quiet times to relax when he wishes.
I can't praise enough the outstanding effort and warmth which runs throughout the home. I am so thankful my husband has settled here. It is truly a very special place and has helped me to come to terms with the massive adjustment of separation after many happy years of companionship. Our thanks to you all!
11 June 2024
My nan moved from the hospital to this care home, all I can say is every time I went to see my nan, the home was clean and very welcoming to visit her and she was always happy right up until the end of her life and all the staff were so pleasant and helpful.
11 June 2024
The care team was amazing when my nan moved into the care home, looked after her and made sure everything she needed was there and when she became poorly. The service was amazing with refreshments and food, the support for the family was incredible and I will be forever grateful for looking after my
grandma.
26 February 2024
My nan moved to The Orchards just before Christmas after being in hospital for a few weeks. She has settled very well and seems so happy every time I visit. The staff are all so lovely, making you feel so welcome and at home. It is always so clean and tidy and I would like to say a heartfelt thank
you to each and every one of the staff.
31 January 2024
My mother spent the latter years of her life at The Orchards. The care she received was exemplary. The staff have always been attentive and responsive. During the Covid period, The Orchards was professional and secure but always aware of the need for personal interactions. In difficult times, The
Orchards maintains an amazing standard.
24 January 2024
My mother has been in The Orchards for over a year. She has Parkinson's and has mobility problems. The care she has received is first-class. She settled in very well and quickly! She is very happy there and comfortable. She joins in the activities and social occasions she wants to but is not
pressured into anything. She likes the staff and they are always friendly with her and she enjoys the banter. The room is nice and she has been able to decorate it the way she wants. Any issues we have raised about her health or care have been taken seriously and dealt with. Everyone seems to work as a team and staff, residents and family all feel part of the community.
23 January 2024
My 91-year-old mother has been a resident at The Orchards since August 2021.
Since the very first visit to inspect - mid-Covid - prior to Mum's admission; through Mum's acceptance, induction and her resettlement, right up to the present date, I cannot fault her care or the staff or the manner in
which this genuine 'oasis' of care and consideration undertake their daily duties.
Daily life at The Orchards is not without its issues and each one is met with a professional attitude and solutions expedited in accordance with current health directives. I can only hope that when my time comes, that such an establishment is still obtainable.
The staff greet my mother and me by name and those that perhaps do not know my name are equally in respect of both Mum's needs and my own. Always ready to share a laugh whenever appropriate to lighten the mood and also to equally deal with serious matters as they arise.
The staff (admin, nursing and homemakers) make my mother and I feel valued.
23 November 2023
I cannot express my gratitude to The Orchards for caring so beautifully for dad. He was not the easiest of characters at times due to his dementia, however, the amazing staff always treated him with respect, patience, and much kindness. They also had a giggle with him which would have meant so much
to him, and being sweet enough to take him to a rugby match to watch and a trip around town to buy a tasty treat.
To the end they were there not only for dad but for us too, holding our hands until the end. We are forever grateful.