CareTech Community Services
Orchard House
Care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Orchard House, run by CareTech Community Services in Northampton, offers 22 places for men with an acquired brain injury. Admission begins with an interdisciplinary team assessing each resident's medical, physical, cognitive, psychological, behavioural and communication needs, with the aim of helping them become more independent. The team then builds an individual rehabilitation programme and keeps families and professionals informed of progress, with the goal of a successful discharge.
The home also runs a short-term rehabilitation pathway for men recovering from a stroke. These placements typically last between six and twelve weeks and follow the same assessment approach. In England, the Care Quality Commission rates Orchard House overall as Outstanding, with its Effective and Caring areas graded Outstanding and its Safe and Responsive areas graded Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 24 January 2024 · Last inspected 18 October 2023
Inspectors describe Orchard House, which supports people with acquired brain injuries, as a home where care is shaped around each person's aims and hoped-for results. Staff are described as dedicated and proud of their work, and people are helped to make their own choices and keep control over their daily lives. The report says restrictions are kept to a minimum and used only where they are judged to be in a person's best interests.
- Leadership is described as exceptionally strong, with managers and staff focused on individual goals.
- The service learns from people's experiences, including accidents and incidents, to improve how it works.
- People are encouraged to raise concerns and feel able to speak up, using a range of approaches.
- Medicines are managed safely, and risks to people's health and wellbeing are assessed and reduced.
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
- 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
840 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 West Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £917 |
| 2025 | £965 |
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Local health safety net
Orchard House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 6.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Northampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Northamptonshire
Provides a range of services to older people to improve their quality of life, to promote independence and prevent them falling into frailty, poverty and isolation
Dostiyo- Asian Women and Girls Organisation
-Advice and Information-Countywide Advocacy Service for Older People-Opportunities to volunteers and gain training within Dostiyo and through external agenices.-Various classes for the elderly and…
The David Taylor Housing Trust for Elderly and Retired Persons
Making donations for the provision of housing for the elderly and those of limited means.
The Methodist Homestead
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Northants Parkinson's People
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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