The Orchard Nursing Home

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The Orchard Nursing Home is in St Albans, Hertfordshire, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia, and offer respite stays for shorter periods of nursing care.

Having nurses on site means health needs can be met here as they change, so people do not have to move on at the point when familiar surroundings matter most. We manage long term conditions, provide wound and continence care, and offer end of life care with dignity and as little disruption as possible.

Alongside the nursing, we work hard to keep daily life ordinary. Residents decide when to get up, where to spend their time, what they eat and how much company they want. Meals are cooked on the premises and we pay attention to what people actually enjoy rather than what is simplest to serve.

Our dementia care depends on knowing people properly. We learn about a person's work, family, music and habits so that comfort comes in a form they recognise, and we keep the pace unhurried and the surroundings calm.

Families are welcome through the day and we keep relatives closely informed, particularly when health needs change.

The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please contact us if you would like to visit.

Common questions about The Orchard Nursing Home

Where is The Orchard Nursing Home located?

The Orchard Nursing Home is a nursing home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Orchard Nursing Home provide?

The Orchard Nursing 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 The Orchard Nursing Home's CQC rating?

The Orchard Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Orchard Nursing Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Orchard Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact The Orchard Nursing 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.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about The Orchard Nursing 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. The Orchard Nursing 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?

Yes. The Orchard Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. The Orchard Nursing 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?

Yes. The Orchard Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people. 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: 1 August 2019
  • Report published: 1 August 2019

Overall: Good

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

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.

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Typical weekly fees in the East

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

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

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