The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks

Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BG

01594861137

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 February 2022

Provider

The Orchard Trust

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementJan 2018
GoodFeb 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good 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 The Orchard Trust, 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 The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks

The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing personal care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Sevenoaks is a large adapted residential care home in a town center location, providing personal care for up to 11 adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. The service operates across two connected homes, Larch and Rowan, each with their own communal rooms and facilities linked via an internal conservatory.

The home prioritizes safe visiting practices, offering multiple options for relatives to connect with residents while implementing thorough checks before entry. Staff work closely with families to assess and manage infection control measures, ensuring visits remain safe and supported.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL16 8BG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 26 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 February 2022.

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

Read The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks'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 The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks, 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 The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks, 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 The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks'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