Okeley Care Home

Corporation Road, Chelmsford CM1 2AR
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9.7 144 Reviews
  • Okeley Care Home, Chelmsford
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

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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1550 – £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £1700
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1550 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1600 – £1700

The nursing costs include costs for Funded Nursing Care (FNC) which will be refunded if it is granted by Essex Continuing Health Care. FNC is currently £235.88. Fee may increase with complex cases.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Okeley Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Hayley Gibbs (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (84)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (84)

Parking

  • Ample free parking is available at the front of the home.

Okeley Care Home Reviews (144)

9.7

Okeley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Okeley Care Home has 144 reviews.

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Review from M L (Friend of Resident) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and helpful. The building and surrounding grounds are well maintained, my friend who lives in talks about the good food and entertainment.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. I am pleased you have both had a positive experience.

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Review from S H (Friend of Resident) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was invited to a friends 100th birthday. Fantastic party, entertainment and food. Staff patient and attentive. Many thanks to Okeley Care Home.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us and letting us know your experience at Okeley was good.

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Review from Michelle G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't fault anything about this amazing care home and the staff that run it. Friendly and very helpful. My mum is in safe hands.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you Michelle for taking the time to review us. All feedback is very important to us to help us to continue to improve the service we provide, I am pleased you and mum are having a good experience.

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
More than happy with the care my mum receives here she is treated with dignity and seems very happy in her own little world. Staff constantly keep me informed of everything which I really appreciate as I can't always get to come in because of work shifts.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. All feed back is important to us to help us to continue to improve the service we provide.

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Review from Ernie J (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very well managed and Mother-in-law very well cared for.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you Ernie for taking the time to review us. I am pleased you are happy with the experience so far.

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Review from Gemma S (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Went above and beyond for my great aunts 100th birthday, everyone is so lovely. The home is always clean and inviting my aunt is well looked after. The food is lovely, lots for residents to do, which made the transition very comfortable. Feel so much happier and safe that my aunt is well looked after
and happy and safe, all her needs are met.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you Gemma for taking the time to review us. All feedback is very important to us to help us continue to improve the service we provide. The birthday party was a good one i am pleased all enjoyed.

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Review from C J (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is a lovely, clean and well-maintained home.
My mother is very happy there, as am I.
The staff are very friendly and professional.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us; your input is important to us to help us continually improve our service.

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Review from Shona I (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum (with dementia) has been at Okeley Care Home for over 2 years. She says that she can’t imagine there is anywhere better to be. She says there are lots of people to chat to and they always have a laugh! I’m delighted with how they care for mum - and have done brilliantly during Covid. They genuinely
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Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Good Afternoon Shona, thank you for taking the time to review our service; your thoughts and mums thoughts are important to us to help continue to improve the service we provide.

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Review from Melanie K (Friend of Resident) published on 2 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When entering the home it was clean and tidy and the staff were friendly and helpful. My friend was nervous but the staff made her feel very welcome. Will happily go and visit again when the weather is good and sit in their beautiful garden.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review; every comment is important to us.

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Review from S N (Relative of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home. Staff are always friendly and happy to help. Always smells clean.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your review reaffirms the hard work the staff put in every day.

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Review from Amanda H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum became a resident after a very sudden illness in February of this year. From day one, the manager and all the staff at Okeley went above and beyond to help Mum adjust to such a traumatic change in her circumstances.
As a relative, the staff have helped me arrange calls and visits, through all
of which, I have felt safe and secure that all procedures in place were keeping everyone safe in the current climate.
The super care team will always take your call for an update and get in touch with you if they feel you can help. It genuinely feels like such a caring and protective environment.
This is simply a heartfelt thank you to everyone for all you do.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you, Amanda, for your positive feedback and kind words; the team's hard work and dedication paid off. Everyone's personal experience is our priority.

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Review from John H (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Massive thank you to all staff for working through such an unprecedented time caring for the ones we love and putting them first. Staff are always welcoming and happy to see you, my friend is always turned out just the way he would want. Smart clothes, clean-shaven we even get to have a shandy together
which the staff organise. Thank you all for being truly amazing.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your positive reviews; your feedback is important to us to help us to continue to improve.

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Review from Christine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into her new home at Okeley in October 2017 and peacefully passed away there in March of this year. During her time there she was looked after with the greatest of care by the dedicated, professional, caring and loving staff. Not only did they look after her but they always made the
whole family feel very welcome when we visited. There was always a coffee and a chat and they were always there to offer advice or words of encouragement if we were at all worried about mum's health. Mum called the staff, 'the children' and really believed she was with her family. Covid was a trial but every possible action was put into place to keep everyone safe. I will always be so very thankful to everyone for mum's happy years at Okeley.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to the team.

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Review from Lisa K (Relative of Resident) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely care home, a real improvement in the last 6 months. Activities have really improved our families get to experience so many different activities. The home manager and deputy manager are always available for any support or advice needed. Such a lovely welcoming home. Home-cooked meals and cakes.
Would definitely recommend Okeley for anyone looking for a care home.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for the positive review and kind words, it means a great deal to the team.

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Review from Lauren D (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident for over two years. I cannot fault Okeley Care Home, the staff work so hard and are a huge support for residents and their families. The past year, the staff have gone above and beyond keeping residents safe the best they could. It's been great to see the Facebook page and
all the pictures of residents enjoying all the groups.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful review. We are grateful for your kind words our staff are happy to read and reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Sarah F (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad was a resident at Okeley Care Home for the final two and a half years of his life. He had Lewy Body dementia and changed significantly over that time. He always received the best care and the staff were fantastic at supporting him and our family and responding to changes in his condition in a
prompt manner. I have great memories of walking with him in the gardens, enjoying a coffee in reception and attending musical activities. He was always treated with dignity and respect. My Dad stayed at the care home for end of life care and passed away peacefully in the familiar and comfortable surroundings. We are hugely grateful for the care he received in his final years.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you Sarah for your kind words. All feedback is important to us to help us continue to improve the service we provide.

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Review from Karen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Okeley are caring and work hard; they are very aware of residents’ anxieties, so if they notice anything that is making my Mum upset they will know how to sort it out. They are proactive and friendly and whilst I haven’t been able to visit during the past year in the way I could before
the lockdown it’s been of great comfort to know how much the staff provide the affection and attention Mum requires.
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Review from Claire A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like say that in these difficult times with Covid-19. It has been really hard not to be able to see my Nan. But what the care home has been doing has really been great. I have been having regular FaceTime calls with my Nan and this makes me so happy and just lifts my day in these difficult
times, just by seeing her and be able to talk and catch up with her. I think this is great and she gets to tell all about what they have been doing in the care home. I also follow the care home on Facebook and love seeing the pictures of all and the different activities they do on a day to day basis. I would highly recommend this care home, my Nan is so happy there and this is great to see. I would like to thank all the staff and management team, for doing a great job caring for my Nan and I can’t wait to visit her, but I know she is in safe hands. Thanks again, you are angels in my eyes.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and kind words Claire, it is important to us.

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Review from Lisa J (Relative of Resident) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found the care to be of an exceptional standard. The way my family member has been cared for is incredible. All the staff have been fantastic during trying times and I found the transition from one manager to another did not impact on my relative's needs or care. This was a concern we had due
to not being able to enter during the Covid pandemic, however, with many phone calls, video calls and updates care and the transition has been well handled and seamless. Cannot recommend highly enough and thank all the staff for the time and effort they have put in over the past year.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your feedback and kind words, Lisa, it is important to us.

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Review from Claire J (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I continue to be extremely impressed with the staff and management of Okeley Care Home, especially throughout the last 12 months during the pandemic. The care that my father has received seems to be excellent. Whenever I contact the home, I am always welcomed with a friendly voice. They always have
time for me. The Home Manager has an open-door policy and this has definitely been used (virtually now of course). I can email her and I get a detailed response within hours. She makes a point of getting to know the residents, which I find invaluable and makes me feel that the residents are not just a number, they really matter. The care on the unit is excellent too and the Senior Carers keep in touch with the family on a regular basis. They all have taken the time to get to know my Father and are able to promote independence, whilst assisting when needed.
It was our good fortune to secure a place at Okeley for my Father. I would definitely recommend the home.
Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Okeley Care Home

Good Afternoon Claire, thank you for taking the time to review us and your thoughts and comments are very valuable to us.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.702)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10 for Okeley Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.702 for Okeley Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (344 Excellents x 5) + (102 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 463 Ratings = 4.702
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Okeley Care Home is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 84 registered maximum number of service users is 16.8, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Sep 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Hayley

Hayley Gibbs

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 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 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 puts 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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