Orchard House

Ashton Road, Hartwell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2EY

01604864466

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

18 October 2023

Provider

Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 3 are lower.

2 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2017
OutstandingDec 2019
OutstandingJan 2024

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited, which runs 8 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 5 Good.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Orchard House

Orchard House is a nursing home in West Northamptonshire. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent view of the service.

Orchard House provides personal and nursing care to up to 22 people, specialising in support for those with acquired brain injuries. At inspection, 21 people were using the service. The home is exceptionally well-led, with managers and staff focused on person-centred care that empowers people to reach their goals.

There is a strong culture of learning from people's experiences and incidents, with people actively encouraged to raise concerns through innovative methods. Staff create a safe and nurturing environment, supporting people to have maximum choice and control over their lives in the least restrictive way possible. The highly trained and committed staff team safely manage medicines, assess risks to people's health and wellbeing, and implement appropriate safeguarding measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 January 2024

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical 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 with nursing; Long term conditions services; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NN7 2EY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 24 January 2024. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 4 December 2019: Outstanding
CaringPublished 4 December 2019: Outstanding
ResponsivePublished 4 December 2019: Good
Well-led: Outstanding

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 specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Orchard House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

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