Sekhar Thananki
Home Manager
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Located in the heart of Crewkerne, The Orchards is a modern, purpose-built care home offering 24-hour nursing care in a peaceful, welcoming setting. With a central location, private gardens and a dedicated team of professionals, residents benefit from exceptional support and a warm, community-focused environment.
If you’re caring for a loved one at home and need a short break, The Orchards is here to support you.
For a limited time, we’re offering four weeks of respite care for the price of three, giving you peace of mind that your loved one is receiving high-quality, professional care in a warm and welcoming environment while you take the break you deserve.
To find out whether this offer is right for you or your loved one, call us on 01460 76267 or complete our enquiry form below. Our friendly team will be happy to help. View full terms and conditions here.
We understand that choosing a care home for your loved one is a deeply personal decision. At The Orchards, we’re here to offer not just expert care, but also peace of mind with a team that’s committed to creating a supportive, engaging, and truly homely atmosphere.
Here’s what makes us special:
Our compassionate team is always here, whether your loved one is staying long-term or visiting for the day.
At The Orchards, we offer round-the-clock nursing care for older adults with a wide range of health needs. From medical conditions and mobility support to age-related frailty, our qualified team provides attentive, respectful care every hour of the day.
Our person-centred approach helps every resident feel secure and valued, with individual routines, medical support, and help with daily living delivered with kindness and professionalism.
We also offer a day care service, designed to support carers and enrich the lives of older individuals who benefit from a safe and stimulating change of environment. With access to meals, activities, and companionship, day care guests are always welcome.
Living well means staying active and connected. At The Orchards, our Activities Team plans a diverse and engaging programme that reflects residents' interests, histories and preferences.
Activities include:
Whether enjoying time with others or choosing quieter moments, residents are supported to live life their way.
Food is an important part of life at The Orchards, not just for nutrition, but for enjoyment, comfort and connection.
Our talented on-site Chefs create fresh, seasonal meals daily, catering to individual tastes, dietary requirements and cultural preferences. From traditional favourites to lighter bites and international dishes, our varied menus are designed to be both nutritious and satisfying.
Meals can be enjoyed in our communal dining room, or privately in residents’ rooms if preferred. Whatever the choice, we aim to make every mealtime a relaxed, enjoyable and social experience.
Call us today on 01460 76267 or complete our enquiry form below to speak with a member of our team.
Working at The Orchards
Home Manager
Home Manager
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Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Jon has worked in the care sector for over 15 years in a number of different disciplines, ranging from Dementia support, Mental Health and elderly care. Jon has achieved levels 2 and 3 in care and is currently working toward level 4, with a view to progressing to level 5.
Throughout his career it has remained important to Jon to support those he cares for by improving and maintaining independence and the emotional wellbeing benefits that being independent can achieve. Jon strives to work alongside colleagues to encourage individuals to reach their potential.
It is important to Jon that a care home is welcoming with a sense of fun and joy - and a family atmosphere.
Jon enjoys all genres of music, and toured the UK with his band. He likes to travel and seek new experiences that world cultures can offer.
Home Administrator
Home Administrator
Elly joined Amica in 2019 bringing with her a background in administration and customer service.
The main thing that Elly loves about working at The Orchards is the strong, hard-working and fun team, together with the honour of getting to know and support all the lovely residents and their families.
Outside of work Elly enjoys spending time with her family and labrador Lily. She also enjoys gardening and reading.
Senior Activities Coordinator
Senior Activities Coordinator
Kerry joined The Orchards as a Care Assistant in 2008 and holds a level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care.
She is now the Senior Activities Coordinator which she loves, enjoying seeing the residents have fun and taking them out on exciting day trips.
Kerry enjoys her work at The Orchards and says that everyone feels part of one big team.
When she has some spare time, Kerry likes to spend time with her family and doing jigsaw puzzles.
What this means...
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Its primary objective is to ensure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care. The CQC monitors, inspects and rates service providers, suggesting improvements where necessary.