Orchard House Residential Care Home

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Orchard House is a residential care home in Kettering caring for older people, including those living with dementia or mental ill health, and people with physical disabilities.

The house runs at a domestic pace. Help with washing, dressing, mobility and medication is given discreetly and when it suits the person, not when it suits a rota. Before somebody moves in we spend time learning how they have always run their day, and those preferences are written down so nobody has to keep explaining themselves.

For people living with dementia we keep the day steady and the faces familiar, and we ask families to tell us about the life behind the person, the work they did and what calms them when they are anxious. We use that daily rather than filing it away. Where mental ill health is part of the picture, we work closely with community teams and include the person properly in decisions about their own care.

Meals are cooked on the premises and mealtimes are sociable and unhurried. Visitors are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would much rather hear a small worry early than a large one later.

Short respite stays are available, often to give a carer at home a rest or to help somebody recover confidence after hospital. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and see us.

Common questions about Orchard House Residential Care Home

Where is Orchard House Residential Care Home located?

Orchard House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN15 6RT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Orchard House Residential Care Home provide?

Orchard House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Orchard House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Orchard House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Orchard House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Orchard House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Orchard House Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Orchard House Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Orchard House Residential Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Orchard House Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Orchard House Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Orchard House Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Orchard House Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Orchard House Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 17 March 2023
  • Report published: 17 March 2023

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands

Orchard House Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Orchard House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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