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Orchard House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. It is operated by Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Orchard House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in January 2024, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Orchard House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Orchard House is located in Northampton, within the West Northamptonshire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Ashton Road, Hartwell, Hartwell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2EY |
| Phone | 01604 864466 |
| Website | www.oakleafcare.com |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 24 January 2024 |
| Provider | Oakleaf Care (Hartwell) Limited |
Is Orchard House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Orchard House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2206725019
What type of care does Orchard House provide?
Orchard House provides nursing homes, long-term conditions, rehabilitation (illness/injury), specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Orchard House?
You can contact Orchard House by phone on 01604 864466, or visit them at Ashton Road, Hartwell, Hartwell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2EY.
What is Orchard House's CQC rating?
Orchard House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2206725019
What are Orchard House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Orchard House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Northampton?
There are 168 CQC-registered care homes in Northampton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/northampton.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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