Orangery Care Home

Orangery Care Home is a nursing home in Aldershot, Hampshire (GU11 3HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Orangery Care Home

Here at Orangery Care Home in Aldershot, Hampshire, we provide nursing care for older people, adults living with dementia, and younger adults who need more specialist support. We also offer respite care for those who need a short break or some additional help during a period of recovery or change. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the effort our whole team puts into making sure the people who live here are safe, comfortable, and genuinely well looked after. That rating matters to us, but what matters more is that residents and their families feel confident and at ease from the moment they first get in touch with us. Nursing care sits at the heart of what we do. Our team includes registered nurses alongside care staff, all working together to make sure that clinical needs are met without the home ever feeling clinical. We want this to feel like home, because for many of our residents it is exactly that. Supporting people living with dementia is something we take seriously. We think carefully about environment, routine, and communication, working to understand each person as an individual rather than focusing solely on their diagnosis. The same approach applies across all our specialisms. Whether someone is with us long term or just for a short stay, we try to understand what matters to them and shape their care around that. We are part of the Aldershot community and we value the connections we have locally, whether that is with families, health professionals, or the wider neighbourhood. If you are considering Orangery Care Home for yourself or for someone you love, we would very much welcome the chance to show you around and have an honest conversation about how we might be able to help.

Care provided at Orangery Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Orangery Care Home

Where is Orangery Care Home located?

Orangery Care Home is a nursing home in Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Orangery Care Home provide?

Orangery Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Orangery Care Home's CQC rating?

Orangery 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 5 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Orangery Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Orangery Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Orangery Care Home

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

Yes. Orangery Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Orangery Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Orangery Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

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.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Orangery Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

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.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

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

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

More about the care at Orangery Care Home

Respite Care at Orangery Care Home

Respite at Orangery is offered for a short break or for additional help during a period of recovery or change. Short stays usually need booking well ahead and often carry a minimum length, so ask what applies here. Pack medication and a note of routines, and treat the stay as a trial run for anything permanent.

Nursing Care at Orangery Care Home

South East weekly fees for a nursing home commonly run from £1350 to £1750, while Hampshire council pays about £950 to £1150. Nursing care means registered nurses on duty at every hour, which is what makes it right for someone whose health needs regular clinical attention rather than help alone. Orangery says its team includes registered nurses alongside care staff, all working together on that. Where a nursing need is assessed, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes about £235 a week towards the bill. Ask how that appears on an invoice and how any gap between the fee and the council rate would be met.

Dementia Care at Orangery Care Home

The good rating here rests on an inspection in May 2018, which is a long time ago by any measure. For dementia the home says it thinks carefully about environment, routine and communication, and tries to understand each person as an individual rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis. That is the right approach, but with evidence this old a family should press hard on how it works now. Look on a visit for routines that hold and a layout that feels calm and secure. Ask what dementia training staff receive, how distress and walking are handled, and what has changed since the inspection.

Older Person Care at Orangery Care Home

Jasmine Care Holdings registered Orangery Care Home on 4 March 2011, so it is long established in Aldershot. For older residents the day covers help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and company, and the home says clinical needs are met without the place ever feeling clinical. It describes registered nurses working alongside care staff towards that end. Whether it holds true is best judged on a visit at a busy hour rather than a quiet one. Ask how many staff are awake overnight, how quickly a call bell is answered, and who checks that a resident's own routine is being followed.

Younger Adults at Orangery Care Home

Younger adults needing more specialist support are named in this home's own description of who it cares for. In a nursing home most residents will still be considerably older than 65, so the practical question is what a week holds for somebody younger. Ask who else of a similar age lives there, what is on offer for them, and how freely a person can come and go.

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