Barchester Healthcare

Orchard House Care Home

Nursing home in Newport, Isle of Wight

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell ServedPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • 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).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address189 Fairlee Rd, Newport PO30 2EP, UK
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,300 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2007
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Orchard House Care Centre is a care home in Newport on the Isle of Wight, operated by Barchester Healthcare. It is registered to provide care for up to 60 residents.

The Care Quality Commission has not yet published a rating for this home.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia
Sensory impairment

Facilities

Activities programme
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Garden
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Laundry service
Lift
Minibus / outings
Multiple lounges
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wi-Fi

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery2.0 miles
A&E: St Mary's Hospital0.9 miles
Bus stop1.2 miles
Train station2.4 miles
Shops1.6 miles
Pub or bar1.5 miles
  • 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 SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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 Isle of Wight council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Isle of Wight pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£912
2025—£967
2026£1,300—

What Isle of Wight council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Orchard House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
St Mary's Hospital · 0.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE · 2 mi

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

Community & connection in Newport

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

Charity

Age Concern Isle of Wight

With a focus on people in later life, Age Concern Isle of Wight provides information, advice and practical support to promote wellbeing, resilience and independence so that people can live in our…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1118711)
Charity

Carers Isle of Wight

To relieve the stresses experienced by carers, over the age of 18 by: providing a contact point for help for carers over the age of 18; identifying carers who struggle to cope in their caring…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1157082)
Charity

Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight

Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171437)
Charity

Age Concern - Shanklin Group

A day centre, offering social activities, bingo, social afternoons with speakers on topics of interest. We provide tea, coffee etc to members. Opening 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday, and also…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (274171)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Orchard House?
You can find it in Newport, conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Orchard House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Based on their assessment of care quality and safety, Orchard House has received a good rating.
What kinds of senior care does Orchard House provide?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as nursing, respite, and dementia care.
What is the bed capacity of Orchard House?
At present, Orchard House can accommodate 60 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Orchard House?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Orchard House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry sessions, Celebrations for Birthdays and Holidays, along with Dance and Music events.
How much does care at Orchard House cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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