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The Orchards is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Crewkerne, Somerset. It is operated by Amica Care Trust.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, mental health, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Orchards 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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Orchards in December 2022 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 Crewkerne, within the Somerset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Orchard Lane, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7AF |
| Phone | 0146 076267 |
| Website | www.amicacare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 21 December 2022 |
| Provider | Amica Care Trust |
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/1-144158075
What type of care does The Orchards provide?
The Orchards provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, mental health conditions.
How do I contact The Orchards?
You can contact The Orchards by phone on 0146 076267, or visit them at Orchard Lane, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7AF.
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/1-144158075
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: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
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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