The Orchards Residential Care Home
The Orchards Mill Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8HS
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 4 April 2020
Last inspected 11 March 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 4 Apr 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
4 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department
66% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Millwood Surgery
0.2 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
0.2 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.2 mi
4 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Norfolk (2025–26)
£1,015
per week, residential
£1,146
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
21.5% of people in Norfolk are aged 65 or over
48.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.