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Orchard Cottage
Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 8NE — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Orchard Cottage was rated
Rating published 04/07/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- Insight Specialist Behavioural Service LtdOperator
- 11th February 2021Registered since
- Insight Specialist Behavioural Service LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Orchard Cottage
Orchard Cottage is a Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
Orchard Cottage was registered with the Care Quality Commission in February 2021. It is run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07068363). Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd runs 8 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Orchard Cottage been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Orchard Cottage "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2023.
What types of care does Orchard Cottage provide?
Orchard Cottage provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Orchard Cottage have?
Orchard Cottage is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Orchard Cottage?
Orchard Cottage is run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 07068363). The provider runs 8 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Orchard Cottage registered with CQC?
Orchard Cottage has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since February 2021. Its provider, Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd, has held CQC registration since March 2013.
Who does Orchard Cottage care for?
CQC registers Orchard Cottage to care for younger adults and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Orchard Cottage provide nursing care?
No. Orchard Cottage is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Orchard Cottage?
Orchard Cottage is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Orchard Cottage?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sittingbourne, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.