Orchard Lea
Orchard Way, Cullompton, EX15 1EJ
Residential care home · 37 beds · Orchard Homes Private

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,238
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2021
- Beds
- 37
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £64,350 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,475 a week
The typical live-in carer near Devon, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £118 a week less, £6,110 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,120 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 Lea
Orchard Lea is a residential care home in Cullompton, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 37 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Orchard Homes Private. The home has been registered since October 2018.
At its latest inspection, published August 2021, the CQC rated Orchard Lea Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Orchard Lea has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Devon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to Orchard Lea include Culm Valley Care Centre, Forge House Services Limited and Court House Residential Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Orchard Homes Private Limited
- Registered with CQC
- October 2018
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2021)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Cullompton
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Orchard Lea was rated Good after inspectors found safer systems, better staff training and stronger management, with a few environmental issues still needing attention.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Orchard Lea has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Devon typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Orchard Lea
How much does Orchard Lea cost?
Orchard Lea has not published its fees. Care homes in Devon typically charge about £1,238 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Orchard Lea?
The Care Quality Commission rated Orchard Lea Good in August 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Orchard Lea provide nursing care?
No. Orchard Lea is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Orchard Lea offer dementia care?
Yes. Orchard Lea is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Orchard Lea have?
Orchard Lea is registered for up to 37 residents.
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
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 £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
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.
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