Orchard Cottage
Residential care home · Sittingbourne
Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 8NE
Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jul 2023
- 8.4Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 July 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Orchard Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-10358534559
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Orchard Cottage
Orchard Cottage provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities and additional behaviours that challenge community services. It forms part of Insight Behavioural Service, a specialist organisation developed by people with backgrounds in learning disability nursing and community care.
The service’s homes are designed to provide an ordinary quality of life within the community for people with complex needs. Orchard Cottage is a two-bedroom home, while the wider organisation operates homes across the Medway and Swale area and accepts placements from local and other commissioners. Its model combines residential care with behavioural support, care coordination and person-centred planning for adults who may need structured help to live in the community.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sittingbourne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington CourtSittingbourne | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hill FarmSittingbourne | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Pine Lodge Care HomeSittingbourne | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Aspley HouseSittingbourne | 1.1 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Elvy Court Care HomeSittingbourne | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley HouseSittingbourne | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Insight SBS ltd 201 London RoadSittingbourne | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Insight TeynhamSittingbourne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Insight WaldersladeChatham | Good | 7.4 | |
| 23 Oak AvenueIsle of Sheppey | Good | 8.0 | |
| MeadowsSheerness | |||
| MoordeanSheerness | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist behavioural service
- Two-bedroom home
- Community-based residential support
Suits: Younger adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 8NE
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Questions families ask
How much does Orchard Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Orchard Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,834 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 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 Orchard Cottage whether it takes residents funded by Kent 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.