Groundbreaking care for people living with dementia
A specialist model of dementia care designed to help people Reconnect with the life they love.
At Orchard Healthcare Group, we’re proud to be at the forefront of specialist dementia care with our innovative Reconnect communities. We help people living with dementia truly reconnect with their lives and continue doing everything they’ve always loved – but with the added support of our specialist team by their side.
With higher staffing ratios, specialist teams and thoughtfully designed communities, we help people live with greater comfort, dignity, independence and purpose.
Person-centred dementia care
Our Reconnect communities offer genuine inclusion by supporting residents to remain independent, engaged and interested in daily activities of their choosing. We believe people living with dementia can live a full and active lifestyle, and should be able to continue with their hobbies and passions with the support of our incredible team.
We encourage positive involvement, giving people a voice and supporting them to live a fulfilled life. Our dementia-specialist teams put together individualised care plans to ensure their medical, physical and emotional needs are met, and it’s thanks to this that we’ve seen people’s lives completely transform and truly thrive in their new surroundings.
Families often explore Reconnect when day-to-day life is becoming more difficult, stressful or unpredictable for someone living with dementia. It may be the right next step when current support no longer feels enough, or when everyone would benefit from greater consistency, reassurance and understanding.
Here are some common situations families tell us about:
“We had 3 traumatic & unsettled care home placements & up to 200 care home refusals before we luckily found Langfield for Dad, from the onset Lisa Marie (Manager) has shown nothing but transparency, warmth care & professionalism towards dad & all his family, the support staff, nurses & housekeeping staff have been so welcoming & reassuring, their person centred working practices, love, time warmth & care towards all of their residents & families is second to none, my dad has a clean bright & cheery bedroom with all of his home comforts he is always smiling & chatting he has made new friends & enjoys all of the lovely meals, dad has shown no aggression whilst residing at Langfield which is all credit to his lovely support staff & the bright & happy environment that he lives, I would recommend Langfield reconnect to anyone, it’s the way forward for our older loved ones. I cannot thank them enough for making dad happy & settled they go above & beyond for their residents & families”
Julie T
Daughter of resident at Langfield Care Home
Specialist dementia care
Every part of Reconnect is designed to deliver a higher level of specialist dementia support, helping people feel safer, calmer, more engaged and more connected to daily life.
Thoughtfully designed spaces that promote familiarity, reduce distress and support comfort, confidence and independence.
More team members available each day means more time, quicker reassurance and more responsive one-to-one support.
Our teams receive advanced specialist dementia training through Orchard’s Dementia Promise, building deeper understanding and practical skills.
Care plans are shaped around the individual, including their history, routines, preferences, interests and changing needs.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy hobbies, purposeful activity, social connection and routines that bring joy and familiarity.
Our teams focus on understanding triggers, offering reassurance and creating calmer, more settled days through personalised support and familiar routines.
A day in a Reconnect: Dementia community
Life in a dementia Reconnect community is shaped around the person – their routines, preferences, interests and what helps them feel calm, confident and connected. Every day is designed to support wellbeing, reduce distress and create meaningful moments of comfort, purpose and joy.
Some people enjoy activity and social connection, while others prefer quieter one-to-one time or familiar routines. Our role is to understand what matters most and help each person live as well as possible.
Alongside enhanced person-centred plans, residents are actively encouraged to enjoy everything our home-away-from-home environments have to offer, including using the kitchens, washing facilities, DIY work room and gardening areas!
The benefits of specialist dementia care
Reconnect offers more than standard dementia care. It brings together specialist expertise, enhanced support and homely environments designed to help people feel safer, calmer and more connected every day.
Higher staffing ratios mean less rushing, more reassurance and stronger day-to-day relationships.
Our dementia care specialists receive enhanced training to support more complex needs with confidence and compassion.
Thoughtfully designed spaces promote familiarity, orientation, comfort and independence.
Care is shaped around the person’s history, routines, preferences and what helps them feel at their best.
We focus on purpose, hobbies, connection and moments of joy, not simply meeting tasks.
Families are listened to, involved and supported as an important part of each person’s care journey.
Our Reconnect care homes
Explore our award-winning care homes across England offering Reconnect: Specialist Dementia Care. Find dementia specialist care homes with purpose-designed environments, trained teams and personalised support for people living with more complex dementia needs.
Our free brochure explains Reconnect: Specialist Dementia Care in more detail, including how our communities work, what support looks like, how to arrange a visit and the next steps to take when exploring care.
Need for more information on Reconnect: Specialist dementia care? Here are some common questions and answers from families who are looking for the best dementia care for their loved one!
Reconnect is Orchard’s enhanced specialist dementia care model for people who need more support than a standard dementia setting can provide. It combines higher staffing ratios, specialist dementia-trained teams and thoughtfully designed communities that help people feel calmer, safer and more connected.
Reconnect may be right for someone living with dementia whose needs have become more complex, or when current support no longer feels enough. Families often explore Reconnect when distress, confusion, behavioural changes or reduced confidence are affecting everyday life.
Reconnect offers a higher level of specialist support. This includes enhanced dementia training, more time with each resident, personalised care shaped around the individual, and environments designed to reduce distress and support wellbeing.
Of course! Visiting is one of the best ways to understand whether a community feels right for your loved one. Our team will be happy to show you around, answer your questions and talk through the support available.
Our team can talk you through availability, funding options and the next steps in a clear and supportive way. Costs can vary depending on individual needs, room choice and level of support, so we’ll always explain everything clearly.
Whether you’re just starting to explore care, or ready to find the right home, we’re here to help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence.
