The Orchard Nursing Home
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129-135 Camp Road
St. Albans
AL1 5HL
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,600.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Edwin Cabagui is Home Manager at The Orchard Nursing Home.
As The Orchard Nursing Home Manager, I have a strong conviction that each resident should have the opportunity to live their life as they wish to and with my team ensure we put compassionate care at the forefront of everything we do.
The Orchard Nursing Home in St Albans, is an attractive purpose-built home providing the highest level of residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for up to 63 elderly residents.
The Orchard provides our residents with a full Care Pathway – offering a full suite of residential, nursing and dedicated dementia care, including trial stays, short stays and convalescent care, as well as long-term care. This means that our residents can feel confident in the knowledge that their home can cater for them both now, and in the future if their care needs were to change.
Care is provided closely in line with each resident’s person centred care plan, this not only details specific healthcare needs, but also important events that have happened so far in their lives and preferences in every day aspects of life. We appreciate the positive impact that family involvement can have in a residential care setting and we welcome active involvement and feedback from family members.
Our professional Care Team work closely with residents to ensure everyone who wishes to can play an active role in the day to day activities at the home. We have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coordinator who ensures there is a broad range of events for residents to participate in – from keep-fit classes to creative activities.
The dementia floor at The Orchard has been designed in line with recognised standards which are widely acknowledged as providing the best living environment for people with dementia. A dementia design approach ensures that residents are able to move freely, with bedrooms and communal areas appropriately laid out and clearly signposted to minimize any disorientation.
St Albans is a historic market town located about 19 miles north-west of London and 8 miles south west of Welwyn Garden City. St Albans benefits from a thriving cultural life, with regular concerts and theatre productions as various local venues, two museums and many historical features.
Our home is fully registered with the Care Quality Commission and Hospitality Assured accreditation.
The Orchard operates an open visiting policy, so loved ones can visit at the times that are convenient for them.
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| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. PPE used accordingly, risk assessments, care planning, regular mandatory checks/inspections, trainings, spot checks. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Testing | The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Orchards bedrooms and communal areas have been designed and furnished to the highest standards, with every bedroom benefiting from their own en-suite facilities. We welcome our residents to make their room their own by decorating with small items of furniture and treasured possessions. Many of our ground-floor rooms have private access to our large terrace and secure landscaped gardens, which offer plentiful outdoor space. When the weather is fine the enclosed gardens offer a tranquil retreat and the perfect backdrop for residents to relax or take part in any of our regular outdoor activities. Internally, the home has a light, airy and welcoming ambience with residents benefiting from a broad and stimulating range of activities. The kitchenettes, which can be found in the dining areas help to enhance communal living in the home, as well as a range of seating areas where residents can relax together over a tea or coffee. Indoor Facilities
Outdoor Facilities
Care Facilities
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| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Room Facilities
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 63 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 63 |
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| Single Room. |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,700.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,700.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,800.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,700.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Bistro
Café
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Bistro.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
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Activities extend well beyond the home. The Orchard plays an active role in the local community, working with local schools and societies to raise funds for charity and to promote community spirit. Of course, seasonal holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are always celebrated in style too. |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Painting, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
129-135 Camp Road
St. Albans
AL1 5HL
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 11th March 2021 |
| Last rated | 1st August 2019 |
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| Registration Date | 23rd August 2018 |
| Service Provider | Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd, CO4 9YQ |
The Orchard Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Synagogue. |
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| Park, Restaurant, Shops. |
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