Care homes · St. Albans
The Orchard Nursing Home
129-135 Camp Road, St. Albans, AL1 5HL
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Contact, travel and your visit
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Contact the service
01727832611Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Nearby transport stops
- Dexter CloseBus stop · nrAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Roland StreetBus stopAbout 100 m in a straight line
- Dexter CloseBus stop · oppositeAbout 100 m in a straight line
- St Albans City Rail StationRail station entrance · main entranceAbout 900 m in a straight line
- St Albans Abbey Rail StationRail station entrance · entranceAbout 1.9 km in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Victoria StreetMapped car park · APCOA ParkingAbout 800 m in a straight line
- Station Way Car ParkMapped car park · APCOA ParkingAbout 900 m in a straight line
- Ridgmont Road Car ParkMapped car park · APCOA ParkingAbout 900 m in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
What to expect and prepare
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Questions about visiting The Orchard Nursing Home
What are the opening times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 01727832611 before travelling. Telephone access and appointment hours may differ from reception hours.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
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How can I arrange help with access or communication?
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What can I learn about The Orchard Nursing Home?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 1 August 2019. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Care homes
- Local authority area
- St. Albans
- Funding information
- Confirm directly with the provider
- Registered provider
- Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd
- Registered bed capacity
- 63 beds (not vacancies)
- Telephone in source record
- 01727832611
- NHS organisation code
- VNAJV
- CQC identifier
- 1-5502858076
Registered specialisms
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs
- Dementia
- Caring for adults over 65 yrs
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | Good | 1 August 2019 |
| Effective | Good | 1 August 2019 |
| Caring | Good | 1 August 2019 |
| Responsive | Good | 1 August 2019 |
| Well-led | Good | 1 August 2019 |
| Overall | Good | 1 August 2019 |
Regulated activities
- Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
Connected organisations and services
- Caring Homes (TFP) Group LtdRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
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