The Orchards
Residential care home · Colchester
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JA
Run by Cygnet (OE) Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds5
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01206 250676
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 July 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Orchards
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-519903260
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Orchards
The Orchards supports men with learning disabilities, including men with complex needs and behaviours, in a residential care setting in Thorrington. It is registered as a care home without nursing and also supports people with mental health needs, sensory impairment and other disabilities.
Daily life includes structured activities and opportunities for community participation. The Rise programme provides seated exercise, while seasonal events and talent shows create shared activities for residents. The service also describes its care as person-centred and provides information for families, carers and professionals, including a route for making referrals.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Colchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SilverspringsColchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| SilverspringsColchester | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bamburgh HouseThorrington | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Quenby Rest HomeColchester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stronvar Rest HomeColchester | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Cygnet (OE) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks HaltKirby-le-Soken | Good | 8.0 | |
| Old Leigh HouseLeigh-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Toller RoadLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow HouseEdgbaston | Good | 8.0 | |
| River ViewDarlington | |||
| HollyhurstDarlington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hope HouseHartlepool | Good | 7.4 | |
| Thornfield GrangeBishop Auckland | Good | 8.0 | |
| OaklandsHexham | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Support for complex needs and behaviours
- Seated exercise through the Rise programme
- Community participation activities
Suits: Men with learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Station Road, Thorrington, Colchester, CO7 8JA
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Questions families ask
How much does The Orchards cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Orchards for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 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 The Orchards whether it takes residents funded by Essex 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.