Orchard Cottage

Orchard Cottage is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2021.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Orchard Cottage Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Orchard Cottage has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Orchard Cottage include Newington Court, Hill Farm and Pine Lodge Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.