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The Orchards
Stowfield, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PD — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Orchards was rated
Rating published 04/10/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 20 bedsRegistered capacity
- GloucestershireCouncil for care funding
- 01594 861137Care home's own number
- The Orchard TrustOperator
- 24th January 2011Registered since
- The Orchard TrustRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Orchards
The Orchards is a Care Home in Lower Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, offering Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Orchards was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by The Orchard Trust, a registered charity (charity number 801122). The Orchard Trust runs 3 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
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- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
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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 October 2019.
What types of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides Residential, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Orchards have?
The Orchards is registered for 20 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Orchards?
The Orchards is run by The Orchard Trust, a registered charity (charity number 801122). The provider runs 3 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Orchards registered with CQC?
The Orchards has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, The Orchard Trust, 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 physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
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 Gloucestershire 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 Lower Lydbrook, 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.