He always received the best care and the staff were fantastic at supporting him and our familySarah F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
He always received the best care and the staff were fantastic at supporting him and our familySarah F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Okeley Care Centre is an 84 bed purpose-built care home in Chelmsford, Essex. Situated over three floors, permanent accommodation and respite rooms are provided for service users over the age of 65. Dementia care is provided on the first and second floor. All areas of the home are accessible for wheelchair users. The home has a security entry system.
Okeley Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission for the...
Okeley Care Centre is an 84 bed purpose-built care home in Chelmsford, Essex. Situated over three floors, permanent accommodation and respite rooms are provided for service users over the age of 65. Dementia care is provided on the first and second floor. All areas of the home are accessible for wheelchair users. The home has a security entry system.
Okeley Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission for the following purpose: Accommodation for persons who require personal care.
The home is situated within walking distance of Chelmsford town centre, which contains a wide range of shops, cinema, banks and entertainment venues. There are also local shops, churches, pubs and restaurants in the close locality.
Several local buses stop outside the home which go to the town and other areas of Chelmsford and surrounding villages.
Facilities at Okeley Care Centre include:
5 Lounges/Diners/Kitchenettes
5 Therapy/Activity/Quiet rooms
6 Assisted Bathrooms
All rooms have en-suite facilities
Ample parking
3 secured landscaped garden areas along with a central courtyard
All outside areas are wheelchair accessible with water features and aromatic planting
GP Services provided by local practices
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Care Provided by Excelcare Okeley Care Home
Primary Care Categories
Older Person Care
Dementia
Physical Disability
Visual / Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
Permanent Care
Respite Care
Care Types Provided
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Residential Care
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 84 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia
Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Palliative / End of Life Care
COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Bariatric Care/Obesity
Convalescent Care
Facilities
Own Furniture if required
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
Smoking not permitted
Close to Local shops
Near Public Transport
Lift
Wheelchair Access
Gardens
Residents Kitchenette
Phone Point in own room
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Type of care
Permanent
Respite
Residential Care
From £1,550
From £1,550
Residential Dementia Care
From £1,600
From £1,600
Nursing Care
From £1,550
From £1,550
Nursing Dementia Care
From £1,600
From £1,600
Nursing fees are exclusive of FNC. Fees shown are starting rates and may vary depending on individual care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare Okeley Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Excelcare Okeley Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
Self-Funding (Private)
Local Authority with Top-up
Local Authority
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Excelcare Okeley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 64 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Excelcare Okeley Care Home has 185 reviews.
Review from B B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
Overall Experience
This is the first care home that ticked all the boxes for respite care for my mother. Immediately, I could see it was clean, welcoming and organised but I was so pleased to see how caring and happy the staff were when dealing with the residents and service users. My mother has memory problems but...
This is the first care home that ticked all the boxes for respite care for my mother. Immediately, I could see it was clean, welcoming and organised but I was so pleased to see how caring and happy the staff were when dealing with the residents and service users. My mother has memory problems but she always shows if she is unhappy but she was perfectly content at this home and will be returning for further excellent care. Respite care is excellent.
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Review from R SS (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Although it's an incredibly difficult time for all the family, having had to eventually admit my wife's father to a care home, we have found the facilities and staff at Okeley warm and welcoming. Dad has settled in quite quickly and had the full attention and experience of the fantastic carers. We...
Although it's an incredibly difficult time for all the family, having had to eventually admit my wife's father to a care home, we have found the facilities and staff at Okeley warm and welcoming. Dad has settled in quite quickly and had the full attention and experience of the fantastic carers. We would not hesitate to recommend Okeley to others.
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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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I felt very sad moving dad to a care home but I know I have made the right choice. The home is very welcoming. The staff are amazing and dad has settled quite well.
Management and staff are always helpful, very reassuring and always there to answer questions. They also keep you up to date with...
I felt very sad moving dad to a care home but I know I have made the right choice. The home is very welcoming. The staff are amazing and dad has settled quite well.
Management and staff are always helpful, very reassuring and always there to answer questions. They also keep you up to date with his needs, meds etc. I would definitely recommend this home it is outstanding.
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Review from Alison D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Although the food can sometimes be a bit monotonous the caring attitude of the staff more than makes up for any shortcomings. The staff are the shining jewel in this home, caring, efficient and very hard working.
Although the food can sometimes be a bit monotonous the caring attitude of the staff more than makes up for any shortcomings. The staff are the shining jewel in this home, caring, efficient and very hard working.
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Review from Julie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My Mother went for 2 weeks respite. She very much liked the staff and the building in general. What let this place down is lack of activities and encouragement to get the residents up and motivated unlike other homes. There were no activities in the two weeks my mother was there except for local...
My Mother went for 2 weeks respite. She very much liked the staff and the building in general. What let this place down is lack of activities and encouragement to get the residents up and motivated unlike other homes. There were no activities in the two weeks my mother was there except for local children coming in to sing one afternoon. Management came up with excuses about staff being on holiday or ill. We asked how do we connect to wifi as my mother uses an iPod and iPad to keep up to date with family on social networking. Management look at me in disbelief that an elderly person would need wifi. Informed there was no wifi! I find that appalling in this day and age. In general I feel that the care is very good but has a very zombie feel as resident are not even encouraged to get out of bed, making it a lonely place for many. Fortunately family would go visit and take my mother out for some interaction and sanity.
This home could be excellent if the mind was cared for too.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 September 2023
Overall Good
CaringGood
EffectiveGood
ResponsiveGood
SafeGood
Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (16) & Events (0)
News
08 Jul 2026
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Meet the Team (1)
Hayley GibbsJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2020
I joined Excelcare in 2016 after having been with my previous care provider for 16 years and wanting to develop my career further. I started at...
I joined Excelcare in 2016 after having been with my previous care provider for 16 years and wanting to develop my career further. I started at Sweyne Court in Rayleigh, where I stayed for four years. Then in 2020, the Home Manager role became available at Okeley, and I was ready for the new challenge whilst staying with Excelcare, where I love working. It was the perfect opportunity.
I enjoy making people happy and comfortable and creating
memorable moments that the people living with us can enjoy and reminisce about. It is so wonderful seeing people previously isolated become social butterflies and make new friends.
The team are kind, caring and compassionate and put the people living at Okeley first. They are keen and willing to learn, and I hear many positive comments about them from the residents and their loved ones. I am so proud to be part of the Okeley family
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