Orchard Lodge

22 Orchard Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AU

02392471913

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 July 2021

Provider

Dolphin Homes Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2016
GoodJun 2017
Requires ImprovementFeb 2020
GoodOct 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dolphin Homes Limited, which runs 13 care homes in England: 13 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Lodge

Orchard Lodge is a residential care home in Hampshire, supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. The most recent findings from the Care Quality Commission are set out below.

The care home supports people with learning disabilities and autism to lead confident, inclusive lives where they maintain control over decisions that matter to them. Staff and management create an ethos that respects each person's preferences and enables meaningful choices. The service demonstrates commitment to helping residents achieve independence, dignity, and good access to their local communities.

People report feeling valued and empowered in the way support is delivered, with staff understanding individual needs and adjusting their approach accordingly.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 October 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO9 1AU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 6 October 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 July 2021.

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

Read Orchard Lodge'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 Lodge, 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 Lodge, 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 Lodge'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