The Orchards

The Orchards is a residential care home in Colchester, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2012.

At its latest inspection, published July 2019, the CQC rated The Orchards 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.

The Orchards has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Essex with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to The Orchards include Silversprings, Silversprings and Bamburgh House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.