The Orchards

The Orchards is a nursing home in Crewkerne, in the Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 45 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Amica Care Trust, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2022, 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 Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,485 a week for residential care and £1,563 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 198 registered care homes in Somerset. The nearest to The Orchards include Middle Path, Moorlands Residential Home and The New Careford Lodge Limited. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.