We Care Group

Orchard Care Home

Nursing home in Liverpool, Knowsley

Operated by We Care Group

CQC Good57 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressThe Orchard, Huyton, Liverpool L36 5UY, UK
Beds57
Weekly feefrom £954 · 2026
En-suite9%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Orchard Care Home in Liverpool provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for 57 residents. The home is registered to deliver a range of support, from help with daily living to specialist dementia services and short-term stays for families needing temporary care arrangements.

The Care Quality Commission rated Orchard Care Home as Good overall. The home was marked Good for safety, effectiveness, caring approach and leadership, with responsive care rated as Requires Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Whiston Hospital2.5 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station300 m
Shops500 m
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 650 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

502 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime27%
Drugs20%
Shoplifting14%
Anti-social behaviour11%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £954
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Knowsley usually pays £728 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £226 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Knowsley council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Knowsley pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£685
2025—£728
2026£954—

What Knowsley council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Orchard Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Whiston Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is ROBY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Whiston Hospital · 2.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ROBY MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Liverpool

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton

Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (517902)
Charity

South Central Community Transport Limited

The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096317)
Charity

Age Concern Wirral

We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1034510)
Charity

Liverpool Community Transport Limited

L.C.T. is a not for profit organisation committed to provide a "Safe, Affordable, Reliable and Accessible transport and repair service to its City Wide Community Groups"

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (515736)
Charity

Sefton O.p.e.r.a.

Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086437)
Charity

Sefton Carers Centre

To support carers in the provision of centre based and outreach services eg.support groups,holistic care,advocacy,information data base,social events and welfare benefits advice.

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1050808)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Orchard?
Orchard is based in Liverpool and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Orchard?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Based on the standard of care and safety provided, Orchard has been given a good rating.
What kinds of senior care does Orchard offer?
Orchard provides a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Orchard?
At present, Orchard can accommodate 57 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Orchard?
The We Care Group is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Orchard offers a range of activities focused on health and wellness, such as: Culinary & Baking, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Physical Exercise & Fitness.
How much does care at Orchard cost?
The cost of care at Orchard can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £954 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01514 534026.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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