The Orchard Nursing Home, Hertfordshire
The Orchard Nursing Home at a Glance
Welcome to The Orchard Nursing Home in St. Albans
The Orchard Care Home is located in a quiet residential area of St Albans, offering residential, nursing and dementia care. As you step inside there’s clean, bright, fresh spaces, and flowers everywhere. We have comfortable lounges, an activity room, hair salon and brand-new bistro full of homemade cakes and freshly brewed coffee.
Explore quiet nooks with comfy armchairs, classic novels, and books on the shelves. To keep the mind sharp you’ll find board games, cards, and puzzles at The Orchard. Our well-stocked arts and crafts room is the perfect space to spread out and create. We have a wonderful display of photos, drawings, and art for our residents and visitors to enjoy.

A Warm Welcome Awaits
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Fish & Chips Friday
Every Friday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Come and enjoy a complimentary fish & chips lunch at The Orchard Nursing Home. To secure your place, please book with our team today.
For more information, keep an eye on our Facebook page for when the next events are, or if you would like to attend our events, call us on freephone 0808 169 8649 or fill out the Enquire Now form on the home page.

Daily Life at The Orchard Nursing Home




Keeping Things Personal
The lovely surroundings at The Orchard nursing home are matched by the standard of care our team brings residents. We love learning as much as we can about the people we care for. That means your loved one’s time at The Orchard is tailored to their individual needs, interests and preferences. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, to how they like their tea, and everything in between.
We give as much independence as possible at The Orchard, giving individuals the choice as to how to run the home. If they prefer dinner in front of the TV, to clean their own rooms, or anything else, we’ll make it happen. Residents’ rooms are theirs to personalise with the things they love.

We consistently apply infection control procedures and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers.
News and Stories from The Orchard Nursing Home
Our team and residents at our nursing home in Hertfordshire are always busy with events and activities, see what they’ve been up to lately.Map and Directions
See what’s nearby our care home in St. Albans, how to get there, and estimated driving time.Local Area- St Albans Cathedral
- Verlamium Park
- Clarence Park
- Local cafes and shops in nearby St Albans
- Transport to view our home can be arranged
Additional informationOur car park is for residents and visitors. If you would like us to reserve a space for you please let us know.
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Our Team
The Orchard Care Home has a team full of dedicated and experienced care professionals. Some of our management team are featured below.- Dumitru Vazaru Home Manager
As the Home Manager, Dumitru brings a wealth of experience and commitment to his role. He is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents, ensuring they can live a fulfilled life. Dumitru fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, creating a friendly environment that is a wonderful place to live, work and visit. Dumitru’s commitment to inclusivity and well-being defines the exceptional care provided at the home.
- Agnes Petu-Stiles Deputy Manager
Our carers and nurses are highly skilled, with qualifications to manage all types of care, including residential, nursing and dementia. Within each team, we’re also able to offer specialist care for complex conditions.
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Meet the Manager
Find out more about The Orchard’s Home Manager, Dumitru VazaruHere’s a little bit more about The Orchard in Dumitru's own words:
As Home Manager at The Orchard, Dumitru brings a wealth of experience and commitment to his role. He believes that the residents are the top priority and feels privileged that they choose to be in the care home, trusting him and his team to support them along with their loved ones. His passion for prioritizing residents is evident in his work.
With 18 years of experience in the care industry, Dumitru has held various roles since becoming a Registered Nurse, ultimately progressing to Clinical Lead and then Home Manager.
He has an open-door policy, making himself approachable not only to his team but also to the residents and their families. He promotes person-centred care, reflecting how his team delivers exceptional care.
Outside of work, Dumitru enjoys playing chess and sea fishing.
Our Award-winning Dementia Training
At Caring Homes, we’re proud to be the only care home group in the UK to have our own unique, comprehensive dementia training.A person living with dementia may need more care and support as their condition progresses. Our unique My World approach, built on four key foundations, ensures we can provide the best possible care to residents living with dementia.Our Dementia Care
Pricing
See a breakdown of our pricesCost guideThese indicative weekly fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required. Nursing fees include Local Authority nursing contributions (Funded Nursing Contribution) if applicable.
Fee rates are also determined by the size and aspect of the room and the duration of the stay (short stay/respite or permanent). Fees are payable monthly in advance.
Permanent- ResidentialFrom £1,728
- NursingFrom £1,836
- Residential DementiaFrom £1,836
- Nursing DementiaFrom £1,944
Respite- ResidentialFrom £1,836
- NursingFrom £1,944
- Residential DementiaFrom £2,052
- Nursing DementiaFrom £2,052
What's included?- All care, nursing and support
- Dedicated key worker
- Activities and lifestyle programme
- All meals, snacks and drinks
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- All utilities and accommodation costs
What's available at an additional cost?- Chiropody and beauty treatments
- Hairdressing
- Toiletries, newspapers, magazines
- Staff escorts
- Telephone calls
- Paid TV
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Downloads
All the resources you need to make a decisionOur Funding Care Guide Download PDFCare Home Checklist Download PDF
Contact The Orchard in St. Albans
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FAQs
You should be able to visit The Orchard Nursing Home at any time – we advise visiting more than once and at different times, so that you can get a clearer understanding of what it is like throughout the day. If you wish to meet the Home Manager during your visit, you might want to consider booking in advance to help ensure they are available when you attend. You can book a viewing using the form or by calling the home.
At our care home in St Albans, Our Head Chef and the team have many years of cooking experience. They craft their nutritionally balanced menus using seasonal produce, and are guided by the feedback provided to them from our residents during their monthly hospitality meetings and individual care plans.
All members of our care teams are given the training and support needed to help them provide the highest standards of care.
Caring Homes has been providing care for over 29 years. Every team member receives our unique ‘Living in my World’ dementia training. This highlights the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment for people living with dementia, as well as addressing clinical aspects of care.
Our ‘Food in my World’ training provides the hospitality team and chefs with the skills and knowledge to stimulate senses and increase creativity in the cooking and presentation of food. This can provide a much-improved dining experience for residents at the Orchard Nursing Home living with dementia and or dysphagia.
The length of time people spend in a care home varies according to their needs and preferences. The Orchard Nursing Home offers permanent care to suit your needs or perhaps a respite stay might be required during a period of convalescence after being in hospital. Day Care is also available at many homes to ensure care can continue when a regular carer is unavailable.