About Orchard Healthcare Group
Previously known as Orchard Care Homes, Orchard Healthcare Group provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care across England, alongside our specialist Reconnect services. With 23 homes across Central and Northern England, we combine clinical expertise with warm, person-centred support that helps people feel safe, valued and truly at home.
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What We Stand For
Everything we do starts with a simple belief: every person deserves to live well, feel valued and be cared for with kindness.
Our mission is to earn the trust of residents, families and colleagues through specialist care that is personal, compassionate and forward-thinking.
Our vision is to be the trusted choice for older people and their families, helping every person live safely, confidently and fully.
Our values are at the core of everything we do. We pride ourselves on thoughtful, person-centred care that genuinely helps your loved one.
We listen, understand and respond with genuine compassion.
Why choose Orchard Healthcare Group?
Care should be more than simply meeting medical needs; it should help people feel safe, valued and most importantly, happy. Our experienced and friendly teams go beyond standard care to ensure your loved one truly enjoys their new life at one of our award-winning care homes.
From residential support to our pioneering Reconnect communities, our teams deliver expert care shaped by training, experience and evidence-based practice.
Every care plan starts with the individual - their history, routines, preferences and what matters most to them.
We continually invest in new ideas, environments and therapeutic approaches that enhance wellbeing, independence and daily life.
Our homes are welcoming places where relationships matter, families stay involved and residents are known as people, not numbers.
Strong inspection outcomes, positive family feedback and consistent standards across our homes reflect our commitment to doing things properly.
Specialist care at Orchard Healthcare Group
Our Reconnect communities are designed for people living with dementia or mental health needs that require more specialist support than traditional care settings can offer. Through expert teams and carefully tailored environments, they provide an enhanced level of care that helps people reconnect with the life they love.
Our homes are warm, welcoming communities where people feel safe, valued and free to enjoy life their way – with specialist support tailored to your loved one
Meet our leadership team
Our leadership team brings together real care-sector experience, shared values and a clear commitment to helping residents, families and colleagues thrive.
With 30 years in healthcare, Hayden leads Orchard with a strong focus on quality, growth and people. He spent 22 years with Priory Group, including six years as Managing Director, and also serves on the Care England Board. Outside work, he enjoys running.
Deborah joined Orchard in 2012 following senior finance and commercial roles with PwC, Southern Cross and HC-One. With 26 years of experience across audit, strategy and leadership, she plays a key role in Orchard’s continued development. When she’s not working, Deborah enjoys football and live music.
Steve oversees Orchard’s financial strategy and long-term sustainability. His 17-year career includes senior positions at PwC and Virgin Media, where he served as Head of Finance for Virgin Media Ireland. He helps ensure Orchard can continue investing in high-quality care.
Sarah’s Orchard journey began 16 years ago as a Senior Care Assistant, giving her a strong understanding of care at every level. Appointed Director of Operations in 2025, she brings two decades of health and social care experience to the role. She is rarely without an audiobook or podcast.
Ben leads Orchard’s focus on quality, standards and continuous improvement. Across a 23-year career, he has worked in older people’s care, autism services and other complex care settings. In his spare time, he is a dedicated Nottingham Forest supporter.
Having worked across a range of global and international organisations for over 25 years, Fran leads Orchard’s people strategy with a focus on attracting, developing and supporting great colleagues. She loves travelling, with New Zealand and Italy next on her list.
Mark is responsible for the environments that help Orchard homes feel safe, welcoming and fit for the future. His career spans more than 25 years in property, construction and facilities management. A lifelong cricketer, he has played open-age cricket since the age of 13.
Join a team where compassion, purpose and progression go hand in hand. With training, support and opportunities to grow, you can have a rewarding career in care with Orchard Healthcare Group!
We’re here to help you take the next step with confidence and care.
