The Orchard Nursing Home

The Orchard Nursing Home is a nursing home in St. Albans, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 63 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Caring Homes, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2018.

At its latest inspection, published August 2019, the CQC rated The Orchard Nursing Home 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.

The Orchard Nursing Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential 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 The Orchard Nursing Home include Beau Sejour Care Services, Lavender Lodge and Milehouse Lane. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.