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Environmental services for Care homes
Professional and Protective Measures for Care Homes
Care homes require more than standard environmental services. They demand precise, discreet, and dependable support designed to safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. We deliver comprehensive pest management, infection prevention, and compliance services meant to offer the professionalism and care needed.
Every solution is tailored, every visit is respectful, and every outcome is focused on long-term peace of mind, for residents, staff, and families alike.
Why Environmental Health Matters in Care Homes
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Residents: Older adults and individuals in long-term care are more susceptible to health complications from pests, pathogens, and poor environmental hygiene. Ensuring a clean, well-managed environment is essential to protecting those who rely on consistent, high-quality care.
- Meeting Legal and Ethical Duties: Care home operators have both a regulatory and moral responsibility to uphold health and safety standards. This includes compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) obligations, and public health requirements related to legionella and infection prevention.
- Maintaining Dignity and Comfort: Environmental hazards such as infestations or hygiene issues can compromise the dignity, comfort, and psychological wellbeing of residents. A proactive, respectful approach to hygiene and pest management helps foster trust among residents, families, and staff.
- Avoiding Service Disruption: Outbreaks of illness, pest activity, or water system failures can lead to significant operational challenges, including temporary closures, emergency callouts, and staff strain. Preventative environmental health services minimise these risks and keep care delivery running smoothly.
- Reinforcing Reputation and Confidence: Families and local authorities expect the highest standards from care providers. Any visible lapse in cleanliness or compliance can damage a provider’s reputation. Reliable environmental health support helps demonstrate professionalism and a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing.
- Building a Culture of Prevention: Effective care homes prioritise prevention over reaction. Whether it’s regular pest inspections, routine Legionella assessments, or targeted disinfection, proactive environmental health measures support safer, calmer, and more compliant care settings.
Environmental Health Services for Care Homes
Pest Management
We deliver proactive pest management services that help care providers reduce risk, stay compliant with CQC standards, and maintain safe, welcoming spaces for residents, staff, and visitors.
Rodents, including rats and mice, are a serious concern in care homes. Beyond structural damage, they pose direct risks to resident health and food hygiene. Our service contracts prioritise early detection, ongoing monitoring, and long-term deterrents, always delivered with minimal disruption to daily routines.
Cockroach activity is often hidden but can spread rapidly through kitchens, laundry rooms, and ducting. We use sensitive, site-appropriate treatments supported by ongoing inspections to prevent recurrence and help your facility avoid hygiene breaches or CQC flagging.
Flies in resident dining rooms, communal spaces, or medical prep areas can cause distress and interrupt routine care. Our integrated pest solutions include fly control units, environmental advice, and strategic monitoring.
We also manage pests that are less obvious but just as damaging, such as stored product insects in pantry areas or moths and textile pests affecting soft furnishings. Seasonal problems like wasps or ants are included within our tailored care home contracts, ensuring your site is protected year-round.
Bird Management
Birds nesting or perching around care homes, particularly in urban or coastal locations, can introduce hygiene risks and structural issues. Droppings on access routes, windows, and outdoor communal spaces are not only unsightly but can contribute to slips and respiratory issues for vulnerable residents.
We offer humane, legally compliant deterrent systems tailored to each site’s needs, whether it’s spikes, netting, or remote audio solutions. These services are delivered discreetly to maintain the appearance and peaceful nature of your property.
Legionella Risk Assessment and Management
Many care homes feature older water systems, redundant pipework, or varied usage patterns, all factors that elevate the risk of Legionella bacteria. Ensuring compliance with ACOP L8 and managing these risks is a legal and operational priority for care providers.
Orkin UK delivers routine testing, thermal checks, and risk assessments tailored to the layout and use of each care facility. Our experienced assessors provide clear guidance and documentation to support compliance, reduce risk, and protect your residents from Legionnaires’ disease.
Biosecurity and Infection Control
Infections like norovirus, seasonal flu, and COVID-19 spread quickly in enclosed care environments, posing serious health threats to both residents and staff. A rapid, effective response is crucial to containment and safety.
Our biosecurity services include targeted fogging and surface disinfection protocols using hospital-grade solutions suitable for use around vulnerable individuals. Services are delivered quickly, with full documentation and aftercare advice.
Whether it’s a scheduled hygiene deep clean or emergency response following an outbreak, we help care providers maintain confidence, dignity, and CQC compliance.
Why Choose Orkin UK for Your Care Home?
- A Trusted Global Brand: With roots dating back to 1901, the Orkin name is recognised worldwide for its scientific, professional approach to environmental health. In the UK, we continue that legacy with a network of integrated service providers committed to exceptional standards.
- Specialist UK Care Sector Experience: Through legacy brands such as Safeguard, Guardian, and Albany, our teams have worked with residential care facilities for decades, understanding the nuances, sensitivities, and regulatory responsibilities that define your world.
- Discreet, Contract-Based Support: We prioritise long-term partnerships over one-off visits. Our contract-based services offer consistency, peace of mind, and proactive support, all delivered with care and discretion that respects the daily routines of residents and staff.
- Professionals Who Understand People: Every Orkin UK Pro is fully trained, not just in technical delivery, but in providing service with empathy, precision, and professionalism. We’re here to support your staff and reassure your residents.
- Nationwide Reach, Local Understanding: With specialists based across the UK, we provide reliable coverage with particular strength in high-density urban areas such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham, bringing responsive, local knowledge to every engagement.
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Whether you’re reviewing your current environmental services or responding to a specific concern, Orkin UK is here to help. Our team specialises in tailored support for care homes, offering discreet, effective solutions backed by decades of experience.
Get in touch today to schedule a site survey or speak with a care sector expert about a service plan designed around your facility’s needs.