Orchard Lea
Nursing home in Cullompton, Devon
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.
- 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 Lea is a care home in Cullompton, Devon, providing residential care for 37 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key areas — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — assessed as Good in the 2021 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 August 2021 · Last inspected 16 July 2021
Inspectors found that people living at the home felt safe and described a pleasant, happy setting. Staff had the training and time they needed, medicines were managed safely, and the team worked closely with outside health professionals. Shortfalls raised at the previous inspection, including around governance, evacuation planning and staff training, had been addressed by this focused visit.
- Quality assurance and monitoring systems were embedded and used to identify shortfalls and drive improvement.
- Personal emergency evacuation plans were up to date for everyone living at the service.
- Staff received the training and support needed to carry out their roles effectively, and people said they felt safe with them.
- Visiting health professionals gave strongly positive feedback, and people said they enjoyed their food and had a choice of meals.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
20 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees 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 Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Orchard Lea is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford), 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BRAMBLEHAIES SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cullompton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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