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Orchard House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Seaham, County Durham. It is operated by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited.
Orchard House specialises in learning disabilities care.
As a residential care home, Orchard House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Orchard House in April 2023 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Orchard House is located in Seaham, within the County Durham local authority area in North East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Maureen Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SN |
| Phone | 01915 817568 |
| Website | www.espa.org.uk |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Last inspection | 27 April 2023 |
| Provider | Education and Services for People with Autism 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/1-112944161
What type of care does Orchard House provide?
Orchard House provides residential homes, specialising in learning disabilities.
How do I contact Orchard House?
You can contact Orchard House by phone on 01915 817568, or visit them at Maureen Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SN.
What is Orchard House's CQC rating?
Orchard House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-112944161
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: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Seaham?
There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in Seaham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/seaham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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