Orchard House

Underdown Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5UD

01227373586

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 April 2022

Provider

HMT Care Limited

Beds

15 beds

About Orchard House

Orchard House is a residential care home in Kent, providing care to people including those living with Huntington's Disease. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home supports up to 15 people, primarily those living with Huntingdon's Disease. At inspection, 12 people were using the service, which operates from one large adapted building and a bungalow in the grounds.

People expressed happiness with their living arrangements, and relatives confirmed they felt their loved ones were safe and well cared for. The home has assessed potential risks to people's health and welfare and provided staff with guidance to mitigate these risks. Accidents and incidents are analysed to identify patterns and trends, with action taken accordingly.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 June 2022

Specialist Care

Physical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT6 5UD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical 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 2 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 April 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 22 October 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Orchard House'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 Orchard House, 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 Orchard House, 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 Orchard House'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