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
Join us at one of the events taking place at our care home in St Albans this year!
Welcome Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Are you considering a care home? Step into our warm and inviting home, allow us to give you the grand tour, chat with our friendly team and see the compassionate care we offer for yourself.
Fancy Free Fish & Chips?
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 Customer Relationship Manager, Vicky Ashby, on 07741 683999.
For more information, keep an eye on our Facebook page for when the next events are. If you would like to attend our events, call on freephone 0808 223 5544 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.- Edwin Cabagui Home Manager
Agnes Petu-Stiles Deputy ManagerOur 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.
Vicky Ashby Senior Wellbeing Co-OrdinatorI have been a Wellbeing Co-Ordinator for 8 years and love my job. I am also the Regional Wellbeing Ambassador for all the Homes in our Region. My passion is to enhance the daily wellbeing of each of our residents with person cantered engagement and activities.
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Meet the Manager
Find out more about The Orchard’s Home Manager, Edwin CabaguiHere’s a little bit more about The Orchard in Edwin's own words:
As the Home Manager, I believe that our residents should be treated with the highest quality of care possible and I have the responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. I lead by example and involve myself in the day-to-day life of the home as well as making The Orchard a happy and enjoyable place in which to live and work.
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 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 £1,600
- NursingFrom £1,700
- Residential DementiaFrom £1,700
- Nursing DementiaFrom £1,800
Respite- ResidentialFrom £1,700
- NursingFrom £1,800
- Residential DementiaFrom £1,900
- Nursing DementiaFrom £1,900
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 decisionSample Home Contract Download PDFOur 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.
