Shaw Healthcare
Orchard House
Care home in Withington, Herefordshire, County of
Operated by Shaw Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Orchard House, operated by Shaw Healthcare, is a 28-bed care home in Withington, West Midlands. The home provides residential care for older people, including specialist support for dementia, mental health needs, acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2019).
Shaw Healthcare is an employee-owned care provider that works in partnership with local authorities to deliver care tailored to individual needs. The home is part of a larger organisation committed to recruiting and developing its workforce to support high-quality care delivery.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 October 2019 · Last inspected 23 September 2019
Inspectors found that staff had training and good knowledge of the people they support, and that needs were assessed and care was planned to meet them. The home had a pleasant, welcoming feel, mealtimes were a positive part of daily life, and people and their families were involved in decisions. The report also notes that the registered manager has been improving the culture at the home and building links with the local community.
- Staff were described as trained and knowledgeable about people's needs and wishes.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, and incidents and accidents were looked into so that similar ones could be prevented.
- The atmosphere was friendly, staff were considerate, and people's privacy and dignity were respected.
- People and their families were involved in decisions, and the registered manager was working to build community links.
- Opportunities for people to take part in interesting activities were limited to some extent, and the registered manager was working to improve how people spend their time.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
10 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Herefordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,040 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
What Herefordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Orchard House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP, 3.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Withington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers of Herefordshire
Providing events and activities to unpaid carers in Herefordshire giving them a break from their caring role.
Friends of Herefordshire Alzheimer’s & Dementia Sufferers (Fhads)
FHADS organises an annual two-day golf team fundraising event hosted by one of three participating Herefordshire golf courses, on a alternating basis.
Part of Shaw Healthcare
Orchard House is one of 50 homes run by Shaw Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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