Home care agency
The Orchards
Home care agency in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council
The Orchards
Home care agency in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Operated by North Yorkshire County Council
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Orchards is a home care service in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, operated by North Yorkshire County Council. It provides dementia care and also supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, and learning disabilities.
The Orchards was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2018. The home was rated Good for effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and Requires Improvement for safety.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — The Orchards will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
The Orchards is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darlington Memorial Hospital, 12.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HEARTBEAT PRIMARY CARE CIC, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of North Yorkshire County Council
The Orchards is one of 28 services run by North Yorkshire County Council on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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