The Orchard

The Orchard is a residential care home in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Condover College, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2015.

At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated The Orchard 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 has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Shropshire with a fee on record typically charge about £750 a week for residential care and £1,500 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 117 registered care homes in Shropshire. The nearest to The Orchard include Highbury House, Roseville House and Walford Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.