Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close

4 Orchard Close, London, N1 3AS

02075273924

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 February 2022

Provider

Islington Social Services

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementApr 2015
GoodDec 2015
GoodMar 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Islington Social Services, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close

4 Orchard Close is a residential care home in Islington, run by Islington Social Services, providing care for people with a learning disability. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

4 Orchard Close is a residential care home providing care for up to seven people with a learning disability. All six people currently using the service also have a range of physical disabilities and healthcare needs, requiring staff to work closely with other health and social care providers to deliver specialist care and support.

The home maintains effective information sharing with families about COVID-19 management and changing guidance. The provider actively engages with people using the service and has demonstrated good practice in keeping families informed and involved in care decisions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N1 3AS

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 14 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees