Orchard End
Orchard End is a residential care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire (GL2 8JJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Orchard End
Orchard End is a residential care home in Gloucester, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults working towards a more independent life. Respite stays are available too, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the person they care for is settled. We are a household rather than a facility. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings, and a real say over how the day goes. The staff team is kept deliberately consistent, because support from people who know you well is a different thing altogether from support from whoever happens to be on shift. Changes are explained in advance, the shape of the week holds, and we take sensory comfort seriously, since noise, light and busyness often decide whether a day goes smoothly. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home, and wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better outcome than the same task done quickly by us, and we are patient about that. We are equally interested in what happens beyond the house. College, work or voluntary work, hobbies, friendships and family visits all matter. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families, social workers and anyone considering Orchard End for somebody are welcome to visit and ask us anything.
Care provided at Orchard End
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 May 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Orchard End
Where is Orchard End located?
Orchard End is a residential care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8JJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Orchard End provide?
Orchard End is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Orchard End's CQC rating?
Orchard End is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Orchard End offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Orchard End offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Orchard End
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Orchard End is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Orchard End 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Orchard End 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. Orchard End 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 West
Orchard End has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Orchard End. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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