Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
Residential care home · London
4 Orchard Close, London, N1 3AS
Run by Islington Social Services
- GoodCQC · Mar 2018
- 8.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 7527 3924
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 March 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-135230994
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close
Islington Social Services provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities at 4 Orchard Close. The service is registered as a care home without nursing, so its role is assisted living and residential support rather than nursing care. It is part of Islington Council’s wider social care provision for local residents.
The council’s broader support covers benefits, money, housing and legal advice, but those services should not be confused with the accommodation at this address. Families and professionals considering the placement need to distinguish the home’s learning disability support from the council’s general advice services. The business name identifies a local authority service, while the address descriptor helps identify the specific residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with London
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton VillasLondon | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North RoadLondon | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bridgeside Lodge Care CentreLondon | 0.6 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys WalkLondon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mary Seacole Nursing HomeLondon | 0.7 miles | 8.0 |
Also run by Islington Social Services
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys WalkLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Islington Social Services - 3 Wray CourtLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Council-run residential support
- Specific setting at 4 Orchard Close
Ask about
- Registered without nursing care
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
4 Orchard Close, London, N1 3AS
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Questions families ask
How much does Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close for its weekly fee. As a guide, Islington council paid on average £1,177 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close whether it takes residents funded by Islington council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.