Orchard House
Residential care home · Seaham
Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN
Run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2023
- 8.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0191 581 7568
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 April 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Orchard House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112944161
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Orchard House
Six people with autism, severe learning disabilities and behaviour that can be challenging receive residential support at Orchard House in Seaham. Residents need intensive 24-hour support from experienced staff, with personal interests, preferences and ambitions shaping daily life.
Each person has a dedicated key worker who helps plan routines, appointments, holidays, bedroom choices and activities. The service supports community outings, local walks, days away and holidays, using its own transport. Residents can also pursue practical interests such as tending an allotment with staff support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Seaham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden LodgeSeaham | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Parklands Nursing HomeSeaham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| EastholmeSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lindisfarne SeahamSeaham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beachcomber Care HomeSeaham | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Education and Services for People with Autism Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden LodgeSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 35-37 Portland AvenueSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| LawrethSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| East Dene CourtSeaham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 7 The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.4 | |
| Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The CedarsSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Montpelier TerraceSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedars LodgeSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechwoodSunderland | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Holly HouseHoughton-le-Spring | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HermitageSunderland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Forest HallNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small six-person residential service
- Dedicated key worker for each person
- Support for community outings and holidays
Suits: Autistic adults needing intensive residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Maureen Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7SN
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Questions families ask
How many people does Orchard House support?
Orchard House supports six people in a quiet residential area of Seaham, County Durham.
What level of support does Orchard House provide?
They provide intensive 24-hour support from very experienced and highly trained staff.
Does Orchard House support people with autism and additional disabilities?
Yes. Their highly trained staff understand autism and associated or additional disabilities and difficulties.
Who is Orchard House for?
It supports people with autism, severe learning disabilities and behaviour that can be challenging.
Does each resident have a dedicated key worker?
Yes. Each person has a dedicated Key Worker who gets to know their interests, likes and dislikes and reflects them in planning.
How much does Orchard House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Orchard House for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 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.