The Orchard Nursing Home

09/02/2026

This National Apprenticeship Week we’re celebrating the incredible team members who continue to grow with us.

At Caring Homes, apprenticeships aren’t about starting from scratch, they’re about supporting our existing teams to build confidence, gain recognised qualifications and develop skills for life, all while continuing in their roles.

From leadership and management to specialist care pathways, ongoing learning helps our teams feel supported and that means our residents benefit from experienced, knowledgeable and familiar faces every day.

Because when our people grow, everyone benefits. Find out more at https://www.caringhomescareers.co.uk/learning-and-development

30/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

In the last of our videos on nursing care this month, we wanted to highlight that sometimes, the biggest difference nursing care makes is in the confidence it gives, to residents and to their families.

This case study shows how the right nursing support, at the right time, helped improve one resident’s health and wellbeing, allowing them to feel more settled, supported and secure.

📹 Watch how nursing care can make a meaningful difference. https://vimeo.com/1044343733

Join us as Sue shares the remarkable story of her friend Jill’s journey to better health after moving to Homefield Grange Care Home. Thanks to the tailored…

27/01/2026

We were so happy to welcome Casper the PAT dog back for another wonderful visit! 🐶💙
As a regular visitor to our home, Casper is becoming a familiar and much-loved friend, and it’s been lovely to see residents really getting to know him. Plenty of smiles, gentle cuddles, and happy moments were shared all around. We can’t wait for his next visit! 🐾

27/01/2026

Our residents had a fantastic time painting on canvases and truly letting their creativity loose! 🎨✨
From bold colors to beautiful designs, it was wonderful to see everyone express themselves and enjoy the relaxing, joyful moments that art brings. Smiles, creativity, and a lot of fun filled the room! 💖

27/01/2026

Huge congratulations to our very own Carer Jasim and Wellbeing Coordinator Nneka for receiving the Caring Star of the Month award! 🌟👏
This wonderful initiative celebrates kindness, dedication, and the extra care that makes such a difference every day. Thank you both for bringing back a tradition that truly recognizes the heart of our team 💙

27/01/2026

Our residents had an absolute blast during today’s exercise activity! 😄💪
Lots of laughter, big smiles, and plenty of fun as everyone enjoyed hitting and throwing the balloons together. Staying active has never looked so joyful!

23/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

Good nursing care isn’t just about treatment, it’s about helping people live well, day to day.

Across our homes, our nurses support residents to manage health conditions while still enjoying the routines, activities and moments that matter most to them. Whether it’s pain management, medication support or simply being there for reassurance, nursing care plays a quiet but powerful role in everyday life.

📹 Take a look at how our teams support residents across our homes - https://vimeo.com/1044334383

At Caring Homes, our highly skilled and compassionate nursing team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care to residents with a variety of needs. This video…

20/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age – Join Us 💙

We are opening our doors to the local community with a friendly, informative health event on Tuesday 27th January between 2.00pm and 4.00pm

Come along and enjoy:
✅ Free blood pressure check
🍓Enjoy a complimentary smoothie, juice, or healthy fruit snack
🙆🏼‍♀️ Join our gentle seated exercise class
👱🏼 Meet our friendly nursing and care teams who will be available to ask any questions about care

Whether you’re supporting a loved one or simply want to learn more, you’ll be very welcome.

📍 RSVP Natalie Collard, Customer Relationship Manager, on 07990 791 676 or by email n.collard@caringhomes.org

16/01/2026

💙 Keeping Healthy in Older Age 💙

As we get older, health needs can change, sometimes gradually, sometimes unexpectedly. Across many of our homes, our nursing teams provide round-the-clock support that helps residents stay as well, comfortable and independent as possible.

From monitoring long-term conditions to responding quickly when something doesn’t feel quite right, our nurses are there with reassurance, expertise and kindness; every day and every night.

This short video gives a glimpse into the nursing care we’re proud to provide across Caring Homes.
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Discover the outstanding nursing care provided across our Caring Homes care homes. Our dedicated nurses and carers work tirelessly to ensure every resident receives…

15/01/2026

We were absolutely delighted to welcome the St Albans Red Watch Firefights into The Orchard for a Blue Light Breakfast 🚒💙

We regularly invite the crew in to enjoy a delicious breakfast as a small way of giving back to our community and saying a huge thank you for the incredible work they do to keep us safe 👏🏼

We’re already looking forward to welcoming them back in the spring for more interactive session - getting our residents outside to learn more about the fire engines, equipment and the important role the team plays, right alongside the trucks 🚒

St Albans Fire Station

28/12/2025

Big thanks to our amazing Wellbeing Team for creating this beautiful Christmas balloon arch! 🎄🎈
It was made even more special with resident Jean lending a hand and helping bring it all together, adding warmth, creativity, and festive cheer to the process. Moments like these truly capture the joy of shared experiences and community at Christmas. ✨💙