The Orchards Residential Home

The Orchards Residential Home is a residential care home in Swindon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Buckland, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated The Orchards Residential Home 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 Residential Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Swindon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,550 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 47 registered care homes in Swindon. The nearest to The Orchards Residential Home include Lansdowne Hill Care Home, Moormead Care Home and Ladymead Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.