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CQC rating: Outstanding

Orchard House

Operated by Hunters Moor 929 · 11 beds

Orchard House is a small residental home in Didcot housing a maximum of eleven individuals. The home caters for younger and elderly adults including people with mental health conditions. The residency also cares for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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High Street, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EX, Didcot, OX11 0EX

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    • Support with everyday tasks like grooming, walks, cooking, etc.
    • From as little as 1 hour per week
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About Orchard House

Orchard House is a small residental home in Didcot housing a maximum of eleven individuals. The home caters for younger and elderly adults including people with mental health conditions. The residency also cares for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

The home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) since July 2014. In the last report by the CQC from March 2019, the home received an overall rating of outstanding.

The care home is operated by Hunters Moor 929. This is one of two facilities operated by Hunters Moor 929.

For more information about Orchard House, please contact the home at 01904430600. Additional information is available online at www.christchurchgroup.co.uk.

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Registration summary

Registration date: 1 July 2014

Last CQC inspection: 23 January 2019

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CQC rating: Outstanding

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