Orchard House

Maureen Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SN

01915817568

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 April 2023

Provider

Education and Services for People with Autism Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Orchard House

Orchard House is a residential care home in County Durham providing personal care for people with a learning disability. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Orchard House provides personal care for up to 7 people with a learning disability, currently supporting 6 residents. The service is housed across 4 floors within a large residential property, with one area converted into a self-contained flat. Staff work to ensure residents have respect, equality, dignity, and choices, with support for independence and access to local communities.

The home creates an environment where residents can maintain their autonomy and participate in community life.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 April 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomGarden

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SR7 7SN

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 27 April 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 12 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 October 2017: Outstanding
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