Orchard House
Residential care home · Herne Bay
Underdown Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 5UD
Run by HMT Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds15
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01227 373586
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 June 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Orchard House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-107079561
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Orchard House
Orchard House provides specialist residential care in Herne Bay for people living with Huntington’s disease and other acquired or degenerative neurological disabilities. The home also supports people with long-term head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and rarer inherited neurological conditions.
Its care model combines personal support, social rehabilitation and practical and emotional help for families. Orchard House includes a separate five-room Lodge within its 15-bed unit, with single-storey access to a large garden for residents who are more mobile. The provider offers both long-term care and short-term respite, with individual care planning shaped around changing neurological and physical needs. Orchard House is a 15-bed specialist neurological care unit.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Herne Bay
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay ManorHerne Bay | 0.2 miles | |||
| Herne Place Care HomeHerne Bay | 0.4 miles | |||
| Herne Place Care HomeHerne Bay | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| High Pines Residential Home LimitedHerne Bay | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MeadowsHerne Bay | 0.4 miles |
Also run by HMT Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| H M T Care - 48 Albany DriveHerne Bay | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 15-bed specialist neurological unit
- Separate five-room Lodge
- Family support and social rehabilitation
Suits: People living with Huntington’s disease or neurological disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Underdown Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 5UD
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Questions families ask
Who is Orchard House residential care for?
It is for people living with Huntington’s disease and other acquired neurological disabilities. Orchard House and its smaller Lodge together form a 15-bedded specialist unit.
Does Orchard House offer short-term respite care?
Yes. HMT Care offers short-term respite care as well as long-term care for people with Huntington’s disease and other acquired neurological conditions.
How much does Orchard House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Orchard House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 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.