Barchester Orchard House Care Home

189 Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EP
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9.8 102 Reviews
  • Barchester Orchard House Care Home, Newport
Barchester Orchard House Care Home makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing and residential care, with professionals available round-the-clock and also skilled in care and support for physical disabilities and dementia.

A committed team works hard to ensure that all provision is tailored to the individual, while allowing them to make the most of a relaxed and homely atmosphere. The ground floor of the home has five separate communal areas for residents to enjoy at their leisure and choice. There are 3 gardens also, the sensory beach garden, the courtyard garden and the wildlife garden with accessible enclosed decking area where residents can sit and hopefully catch a glimpse of the local red squirrel family. In 2107 the home won the 'Wight in Bloom' for the sensory beach garden.

The home was awarded 'Good' in all five domains by CQC in January 2017 and the team is working extremely hard towards an 'OUTSTANDING' at the next inspection.

All staff are carefully chosen and well-qualified to achieve the best standards, with the company philosophy focusing on an attentive service that also supports an active lifestyle. Personal interests are encouraged and there is much to enjoy within the life of the home.

The aim is to meet all residents’ needs over the long-term, living up to a reputation for quality that Barchester homes have earned.

Care Provided by Barchester Orchard House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kim Fleming (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Orchard House Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,508
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Orchard House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Orchard House Care Home Reviews (102)

Total of 102, showing 81-100
9.8

Barchester Orchard House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Orchard House Care Home has 102 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The home is always clean and tidy, and there is always a lovely warm welcome from the staff on duty.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have all had nothing but positive comments. All excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The efficient and professional assistance we received from the management staff made this whole experience so much more bearable.
My friend was so pleased to be in a such a caring and supportive environment, which made her last few weeks so much more comfortable for her and us.
Whilst she resided
here, she was treated with respect and dignity throughout. I cannot praise the staff throughout the property enough.
I would be only too happy to be lucky enough to find as well and caringly ran home as Orchard House in my time of need.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt has been at Orchard House for three years.
The home is welcoming, clean, and smells lovely.
They treated my aunt with care and dignity right up until she sadly passed away last Sunday 5th March 2017.
We can never express our thanks enough, the staff including cooks and cleaners should give
themselves a good pat on the back.
We will never forget our experience and thank you.
If it wasn't for my aunt's dementia she would have undoubtedly thanked you herself, especially because she was always clean and tidy which is what she deserved.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother arrived at short notice having been asked to leave at short notice from a retirement home who could not meet the caring requirements. She could not be an ideal patient because she had a form of dementia. Memory lane provided the care, interest and enthusiasm she most needed. The nursing staff
meet all her needs and the caring staff were helpful and kind. The staff all met their increasingly demanding requirements. We would recommend Memory Lane to any people needing the care my mother needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the home. The staff were so caring and helpful making sure my mum was comfortable and not suffering in her last days. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Having been in a hospital for 18 days following a burst ulcer in my stomach, I was very weak, undernourished and practically immobile. Orchard House, with their caring staff and good food, has, in 10 days put me well on the road to recovery, albeit I expect it will take several weeks yet to reach a
reasonable degree of normal health. One satisfied patient now safely home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother had been looked after at Orchard House Care Centre for the last 2 1/2 years following a serious stroke. The care he received was excellent and it was very comforting for us to know that he was being well looked after, right up to the day he died.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best care home in the world. Book me in!!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Orchard House since 05/01/15 and I am 100% happy with my choice of nursing home for her. Orchard House is five star luxury and the staff genuinely love her, they are our extended family I cannot praise Orchard House enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic facilities and room and equally fantastic staff. Everything is first rate from initial home viewing to placing resident- could not praise the home enough. When mum was ill whilst there and they were quick to call doctor and chased up care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home has been very welcoming and the staff are all very warm and friendly and very good with mum. They always do their best to accommodate all of our wishes. The food is always nice and fresh and they will get anything mum wants in especially.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On the occasions I have visited my friend it seems to me that Orchard House is his home from home. All the staff are extremely friendly, helpful and very efficient and my friend is very happy to be there and so are we as we know he is being well cared for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My partner likes the place which is the main concern. There are no restrictions in visiting times and staff are friendly and easy to talk any problems over with. At Xmas time they really keep the clients interested with all the activities the staff do. Wifi would be very helpful to have to be able to
keep in touch if I am ill and unable to visit.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very well run care home, clean well maintained, friendly caring and well decorated. Staff are all very friendly and helpful always polite and pleased to help.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home from home! Well looked after and good food.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much trouble. Always willing to help anybody, always smiling.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Perfect in every way, the best home. Constant care day and night, first class. My friend had the best possible care anyone could ask for. Wonderful staff, looked after her with love and kindness.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident in the above care home for the last 2 years. The home is always welcoming, the staff are all polite when visiting, the environment is always clean and tidy and calm. Visiting hours are unrestricted so we can visit mum whenever we want to, the care given to mum is excellent
she is always spotlessly clean, the staff treat her in a very caring way always accommodating her needs with respect. We can always ask a member of staff of any concerns we have about mum and they are always dealt with straight away. The communication between is is good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with the home. Always find staff very polite and helpful. I know my parents are safe and well looked after, all their needs are fully met. I could not be happier with the support and help my parents and myself receive at the home.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.811)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10 for Barchester Orchard House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.811 for Barchester Orchard House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.811

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Orchard House Care Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 2 Feb 2024

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (13)

Kim

Kim Fleming

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2018

I grew up in Scotland and tried many university courses and careers before I settled into nursing at a later stage in life. I worked in hospitality, managed pubs, tried primary teaching and studied English and politics at university. I’ve travelled the world, but eventually decided I needed a career that I could give something back with.


I trained to be a mental health nurse and graduated in 2008, along with two children in tow. My career in Scotland involved working with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, and I worked my way up the ladder quickly to management. I specialised in positive behaviour support, and loved making a difference to people’s lives.


My family and I made the decision to move to the Isle of Wight in 2017, and that is when I joined Barchester as a peripatetic nurse initially, before being offered the position of deputy manager in 2018 at The Orchards. I love my work here, we have an amazing team and residents, and there are so many opportunities to really care and look after people who deserve that in their later years.


Emma

Emma Sutton

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead

Joined: 2024

I am an experienced Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead who has worked as part of the Barchester family for many years. I have worked as a Deputy Manager in a fellow Barchester home, a Registered Nurse and prior to undertaking my nursing degree, I enjoyed working as a Healthcare assistant here at Orchard House. I have recently obtained my Associate Fellowship in Higher Education due to my work in teaching leadership and management skills in nurse education. It is lovely to be back and I am really excited to be working with our wonderful team and residents at Orchard House. Please come and say Hello, I am really looking forward to meeting you all!!


Helen

Helen Abbs

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Joined: 2019

I joined Orchard House in November 2019.
This has been a new venture for me having spent most of my career within childcare and education settings.
I work on reception and support the administrative processes within the home.
I really enjoy working at Orchard House and love my new role and the opportunities this gives me for being with the residents and their families.


Every day I find something new to learn and look forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and skills further.


In my spare time, I love to keep fit and enjoy walking, running and swimming.
I enjoy dance and have taken part in several local carnivals on the Island within a samba dance group.


Lou

Lou Roberts

Job Title: Administration Manager

Joined: 2022

I was the Manager of BHS in Newport.
I moved to the care sector around 15 years ago and have been an Administrator and Book Keeper.
I have 5 children and lots of grandchildren with some on the way!


Carol

Carol King

Job Title: Head of Hospitality

Joined: 2006

Hi, I’m Carol King, I am the Hospitality Service Manager at the Orchard House. I have worked here since 2006 and enjoy running the housekeeping and laundry team. I also support the chefs and the kitchen team. I enjoy all the hustle and bustle which comes daily at the Orchard. My hobbies are walking, cooking and a read of a good book.


Becky

Becky Mew

Job Title: Head of Unit in Valentine

Joined: 2013

Hi, My name is Becky, I am the Head of the Unit for Valentine. I have worked at Orchard House for nearly 10 years. I’ve been a nurse for 29 years and previously worked in the hospital. I saw an advert on the fencing of Orchard House stating they were recruiting nurses and thought I needed a change so I will pop in and look around. Next thing I know I am working here at Orchard House and never looked back. Having never worked in a Nursing Home before I wasn’t sure how I was going to get on, but I must be doing ok as I’m still here and still love it.


Lauren

Lauren Round

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2018

I’m Lauren Round, and I’m proud to be the Head Chef here at Orchard House.
My journey with Orchard House started back in 2018 when I joined as a General Assistant. Over time, my passion for cooking grew stronger.
I completed the Envy Q3 Chef Training Programme at Barchester.
Not long after, I stepped up as Second Chef, which gave me the chance to really develop my skills in the kitchen.
In 2024, I was honoured to take on the role of Head Chef, and I’m excited to lead our fantastic kitchen team.
Cooking has always been a passion of mine, and I love creating meals that bring people together.
Originally, I’m from Shropshire. I moved over from the mainland about ten years ago, and Orchard House has felt like home ever since.
I’m looking forward to many more years here, sharing good food and great experiences with everyone who visits us.


Helen

Helen Sutton

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Joined: 2014

Hello I'm Helen and a Care Practitioner here at Orchard House 


Chris

Chris Brien

Job Title: Care Practioner

Joined: 2015

Hello, my name is Chris Brien and I am the Care Practioner for Memory Lane.


Katie

Katie Schlepp

Job Title: Head Of Lifestyle

Joined: 2018

Hello, I’m Katie Schlepp, and my job as the Head of Lifestyle is more than a career; it’s my passion. Every day, I have the pleasure of enhancing lives and creating moments of joy for our residents. It’s a privilege to be a part of this community where we celebrate life in all its richness, from organizing engaging activities to fostering connections and ensuring our residents well-being, I’m dedicated to making every day extraordinary. Our residents happiness and comfort are what drive me, and I’m committed to ensuring that your time at Orchard House is nothing short of wonderful.


Kelly

Kelly Jeffers

Job Title: Head of Senior Care

Joined: 2019

Hello My name is Kelly, I am the Head Of Senior Care at Orchard House. I started my career in care over 12 years ago and instantly fell in love with supporting people to live enriched lives. I am passionate about delivering high-quality person-centered care as well as empowering people to use life skills to encourage and promote independence. I pride myself on attention to detail in every aspect of care I deliver.


Sascha

Sascha Thomas

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2020

I look after the residents and make sure that they have all that they need and are happy and comfortable.


Elyse

Elyse Rose

Job Title: Speak Up Champion

Joined: 2022

I am Elyse Rose, thrilled to introduce myself as the Speak Up Champion at Barchester Orchard House Care Home. My mission is to empower and support all our incredible workers to voice their thoughts and concerns, even when other avenues seem unavailable.
A harmonious workplace is built on open communication, and together, we can make Orchard House an even better place to work and care for our residents.