Orchard House
24 Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QJ
Residential care home · 10 beds · SDC Healthcare

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,530
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Beds
- 10
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £79,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,060 a week
The typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,705 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Orchard House
Orchard House is a residential care home in Watford, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by SDC Healthcare. The home has been registered since May 2025.
Orchard House has not yet received a CQC rating. This is normal for a newly registered service; the CQC usually inspects within its first year.
Orchard House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Orchard House include Orchard View, Park House and York House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- SDC Healthcare Limited
- Registered with CQC
- May 2025
- Latest CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Council area
- Hertfordshire
- Town
- Watford
Fees
Orchard House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Orchard House
How much does Orchard House cost?
Orchard House has not published its fees. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Orchard House?
Orchard House has not yet been rated by the CQC. New services are usually inspected within their first year.
Does Orchard House provide nursing care?
No. Orchard House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Orchard House offer dementia care?
Yes. Orchard House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Orchard House have?
Orchard House is registered for up to 10 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Other care homes near Watford
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Watford
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.