The Orchard
Ganarew, Monmouth, NP25 3SS
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 12 February 2020
Last inspected 21 January 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 12 Feb 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
3 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2018
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Lydney & District Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Castlegate Medical Practice
3.1 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
3 mi
Nearest dentist
2.9 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Herefordshire, County of (2025–26)
£1,123
per week, residential
£1,287
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: burglary
Elderly population
23.3% of people in Herefordshire, County of are aged 65 or over
49.3
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.
Provider
Milkwood Care Ltd
8
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.