Orchard House Nursing Home
Orchard House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex (TN40 2EE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Orchard House Nursing Home
Orchard House is a nursing home in Bexhill On Sea. We care for older people whose needs include nursing, and respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too unwell to stay. That stability is worth more than it sounds, particularly to families who have already arranged one difficult move. The work we do deliberately is keeping the place domestic. A home with clinical staff in it can slide into feeling like a ward, and once that happens people stop being consulted about their own day and relatives start behaving like hospital visitors. So mealtimes, fresh air, unhurried help and privacy are protected on purpose. Something else we try to get right is how we talk to families. Relatives often know things no assessment captures, so we ask them, and we ring with small news rather than letting it be discovered on a visit. Being close to the sea is genuinely useful. Getting out for some air, weather permitting, does more for most people than anything we could organise indoors. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Ask us what we got wrong in the past year and we will tell you.
Care provided at Orchard House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 May 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Orchard House Nursing Home
Where is Orchard House Nursing Home located?
Orchard House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2EE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Orchard House Nursing Home provide?
Orchard House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Orchard House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Orchard House 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 15 May 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Orchard House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Orchard House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Orchard House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Orchard House Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Orchard House Nursing 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. Orchard House Nursing 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?
No. Orchard House Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 Nursing 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Orchard House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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