Anchor
Orchard Gardens
Care home in Eastleigh, Hampshire
Operated by Anchor
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Orchard Gardens is a 48-bed care home in Eastleigh, Hampshire, operated by Anchor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, according to the 2020 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 January 2020 · Last inspected 1 November 2019
Inspectors visited Orchard Gardens, a 38-resident care home for people aged 65 and over within a retirement development, over three days in late 2019. They found people felt safe, medicines were managed well, staffing was sufficient, and the home was very clean. Staff received good supervision and training, and the service worked well with local partners, with a positive, open culture and continual improvement through audits.
- People said they felt safe, and risks were assessed with extra controls added where needed
- Pre-admission assessments and care reviews kept care in line with what each person wanted
- Staff were well supported through supervision and induction, and training in end of life care was recent
- Life histories were recorded in detail and an active programme of activities was offered
- The registered manager was working to make the purpose-built premises more dementia friendly in appearance
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
245 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
Orchard Gardens is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 5.2 miles away. The local GP practice is EASTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Eastleigh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Romsey and District
The objectives of the charity were to promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which is deemed to be charitable within Romsey and surrounding parishes.
Romsey Good Neighbours
To provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Romsey, Ampfield and Braishfield, Hampshire who are in need of such service because of age, sickness or disability.
Age Concern New Forest
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
The Dementia Care Hub
At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…
St John's Winchester
St Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance,…
Part of Anchor
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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