Orchard View
Orchard View is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD25 9FH).
About Orchard View
Orchard View is a residential care home in Watford, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults working towards a more independent life. Respite stays are available as well. We are a household rather than a facility, and that shapes how decisions get made here. What happens at teatime, what is on the television, who goes where at the weekend: these are matters for the people who live here rather than for a rota drawn up in an office. Our staff are part of that household, and we keep the team consistent, because being properly known by the people who support you affects every hour of the day. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home. Wherever we can, we do things alongside people rather than for them, and we are patient about it, even when it takes longer. For autistic people we pay close attention to predictability and to the sensory side of things. Changes are explained before they happen, routines hold, and we take noise, light and busyness seriously rather than treating them as fussiness. We have not yet had an overall rating published by the Care Quality Commission, which we say plainly rather than leaving you to look it up. Families, social workers and anybody considering Orchard View are welcome to visit and question us closely.
Care provided at Orchard View
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Orchard View
Where is Orchard View located?
Orchard View is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9FH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Orchard View provide?
Orchard View 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.
Does Orchard View offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Orchard View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Orchard View
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Orchard View 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 View 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 View 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 View 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 East
Orchard View has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Orchard View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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