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The Orchards
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JA — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Orchards was rated
Rating published 04/07/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 5 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 250676Care home's own number
- Cygnet Health CareOperator
- 27th November 2012Registered since
- Cygnet (OE) LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Orchards
The Orchards is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
The Orchards was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2012. It is run by Cygnet (OE) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03872364). Cygnet (OE) Limited runs 11 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Cygnet Health Care group.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Orchards been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Orchards "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2019.
What types of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does The Orchards have?
The Orchards is registered for 5 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Orchards?
The Orchards is run by Cygnet (OE) Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03872364). The provider runs 11 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Cygnet Health Care group.
When was The Orchards registered with CQC?
The Orchards has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2012. Its provider, Cygnet (OE) Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Orchards care for?
CQC registers The Orchards to care for older people, younger adults, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Orchards provide nursing care?
No. The Orchards 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 The Orchards?
The Orchards is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Orchards?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Colchester, 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.