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129-135 Camp Road, St Albans, AL1 5HL
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08 June 2026
My mother has been at The Orchard since April 2024 and I just wanted to say how amazing all the team are from Christine the cleaner, Donna the receptionist, Cynthia and Dumitru and all the wonderful nurses and care workers. I can't express how grateful I am to everyone who looks after my mother on a
daily basis. Everyone does a fantastic job. Not foggeting Steve the Handyman, Julie and her team and all in the kitchen and the laundry! Thank you.
26 May 2026
This was the first time we'd made use of a care home and tried one week of respite care for my mother, who is suffering with Alzheimers disease. The experience was first-rate and we will definitely make use of this excellent facility again. With huge thanks to all of the staff and also particularly
to Daisy - the lovely dog... of whom my mother became very fond!
05 May 2026
I have been very happy and well cared for here.
05 May 2026
I have visited the orchard nursing home recently my dear friend admitted as respite care .My first impression gained feel as homely environment. I have met the General Manager Dumitru excels strategic leadership with exceptional intelligence .The staff are well led they are very compassionate .I
felt like family atmosphere , the care staff are so compassionate. I have been look after very well I saw how residents are engaging in activities carers cater for residents interest which are highly praised .The general manager has excellent communication with families and friends .I felt listen and would like to come to stay for vacation as respite care .My friend has been looked after very well and had a good experience. The general manager Dumitru is very friendly approachable to talk .I have been overwhelmed experiencing a positive moment .The food is nutritious food with flexible dining options and support for those who are in need .I will recommend the orchard nursing home .
08 April 2026
The Orchard is well kept. The majority of staff are pleasant and helpful. The management excellent. I would recommend The Orchard. Thank you for making my stay very pleasant. Manager goes out of his way to sort out any problems lovely man!
01 April 2026
Given that I'm younger, in my 40's, they accommodate for all my needs and requests. I really cannot find fault. Everybody is great.
09 March 2026
I can't fault The Orchard. The staff are very caring and always have a smile. It's lovely to know a nurse is on duty for medical things. The rooms are lovely nice and big so all the important things for your loved one can be placed around to make it homely. Food is great and the cakes are wow
factor. Fantastic place.
30 January 2026
The onboarding process was very easy and the home made a big effort to make Mum comfortable. At Christmas we had lunch with the residents and the staff, especially the chef, had made a big effort.
Since Mum went in the nursing staff have assisted with her medication, hearing, dementia diagnosis
and hearing issues.
The staff all smile, know the residents and treat them in a friendly manner.
On arrival to visit you are always greeted with a smiley face
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.
Latest Reviews for The Orchard Nursing Home
08 June 2026
My mother has been at The Orchard since April 2024 and I just wanted to say how amazing all the team are from Christine the cleaner, Donna the receptionist, Cynthia and Dumitru and all the wonderful nurses and care workers. I can't express how grateful I am to everyone who looks after my mother on a
daily basis. Everyone does a fantastic job. Not foggeting Steve the Handyman, Julie and her team and all in the kitchen and the laundry! Thank you.
26 May 2026
This was the first time we'd made use of a care home and tried one week of respite care for my mother, who is suffering with Alzheimers disease. The experience was first-rate and we will definitely make use of this excellent facility again. With huge thanks to all of the staff and also particularly
to Daisy - the lovely dog... of whom my mother became very fond!
05 May 2026
I have been very happy and well cared for here.
05 May 2026
I have visited the orchard nursing home recently my dear friend admitted as respite care .My first impression gained feel as homely environment. I have met the General Manager Dumitru excels strategic leadership with exceptional intelligence .The staff are well led they are very compassionate .I
felt like family atmosphere , the care staff are so compassionate. I have been look after very well I saw how residents are engaging in activities carers cater for residents interest which are highly praised .The general manager has excellent communication with families and friends .I felt listen and would like to come to stay for vacation as respite care .My friend has been looked after very well and had a good experience. The general manager Dumitru is very friendly approachable to talk .I have been overwhelmed experiencing a positive moment .The food is nutritious food with flexible dining options and support for those who are in need .I will recommend the orchard nursing home .
08 April 2026
The Orchard is well kept. The majority of staff are pleasant and helpful. The management excellent. I would recommend The Orchard. Thank you for making my stay very pleasant. Manager goes out of his way to sort out any problems lovely man!
01 April 2026
Given that I'm younger, in my 40's, they accommodate for all my needs and requests. I really cannot find fault. Everybody is great.
09 March 2026
I can't fault The Orchard. The staff are very caring and always have a smile. It's lovely to know a nurse is on duty for medical things. The rooms are lovely nice and big so all the important things for your loved one can be placed around to make it homely. Food is great and the cakes are wow
factor. Fantastic place.
30 January 2026
The onboarding process was very easy and the home made a big effort to make Mum comfortable. At Christmas we had lunch with the residents and the staff, especially the chef, had made a big effort.
Since Mum went in the nursing staff have assisted with her medication, hearing, dementia diagnosis
and hearing issues.
The staff all smile, know the residents and treat them in a friendly manner.
On arrival to visit you are always greeted with a smiley face
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.