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The Orchards is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Cygnet (OE) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Orchards 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 The Orchards in March 2021 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.
The Orchards is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Station Road, Thorrington, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA |
| Phone | 01206 250676 |
| Website | www.cygnethealth.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 13 March 2021 |
| Provider | Cygnet (OE) Limited |
Is The Orchards registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Orchards 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/1-519903260
What type of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions.
How do I contact The Orchards?
You can contact The Orchards by phone on 01206 250676, or visit them at Station Road, Thorrington, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8JA.
What is The Orchards's CQC rating?
The Orchards 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/1-519903260
What are The Orchards's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Orchards's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Colchester?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Colchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/colchester.
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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