Orchard House
Orchard House is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 5UD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Orchard House
Orchard House is a care home in Herne Bay. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Where somebody has a physical disability, the risk in any care setting is that life quietly narrows in the name of safety. It is always easier to bring things to a person than to get them out, and easier to do a task for somebody than to wait while they do it themselves. We try to notice when that is happening, because support that shrinks a person's world is not good care however tidy the paperwork looks. So we ask what people want to do rather than what is convenient to arrange, and we work out how to make it possible. Getting out, keeping up interests, seeing people, managing as much as somebody can manage themselves. Residents decide how their own day runs: when to get up, where to spend it and how much company they want. Rooms belong to the people in them, and visitors come when it suits them. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering care in this part of Kent, please come and visit and talk to the people living here.
Care provided at Orchard House
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 October 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Orchard House
Where is Orchard House located?
Orchard House is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5UD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Orchard House provide?
Orchard House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Orchard House's CQC rating?
Orchard House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 October 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Orchard House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Orchard House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Orchard House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Orchard House 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 House 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 House 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 House 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
Orchard House 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Orchard House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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