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Corporation Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2AR
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He always received the best care and the staff were fantastic at supporting him and our familySarah F(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Excelcare Okeley Care Home, Chelmsford
Excelcare Okeley Care Home, Chelmsford
Excelcare 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...  

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 carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,550 - £1,650£1,550 - £1,650
Residential Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,700£1,600 - £1,700

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.

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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Hayley Gibbs (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • 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.

Excelcare Okeley Care Home Reviews (183)

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Excelcare Okeley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 62 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Excelcare Okeley Care Home has 183 reviews.

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Review from R B (Resident / Service User) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cleanliness is good.

Everyone is friendly and helpful.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is much appreciated and will be shared with the team.

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Review from L H (Sister of Resident) published on 19 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Three years experience in Okeley, no problem in the first two years.

With age, unfortunately, comes a decline in health, which, unfortunately, staff at Okeley could not cope with. There's no continuity of care from the regular staff, often agency covers with little understanding or compassion of a quiet gentleman. Poor record keeping, little liaising with NOK. Hospital appointments missed (heart clinic/CT scans). Food very, very poor, no nutritional value/one day (photo taken) fried fish, chicken nuggets, saveloy, veg roll, chips and mash! Unacceptable.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. I do apologise that your experience was not satisfactory. The care industry as a whole has experienced difficulties with regard to the recruitment of team members over the past few years, which has resulted in the use of agency team members. At...  

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Review from Dan J (Grandson of Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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My nan has been at Okeley Care Home for a year or so now; it was tough for her to leave her home after all the years living there, but has settled in so well. This is due to the staff; they really do treat every resident like family. Whenever I have been there, they are also so welcoming to the resident's actual families. All I can say is thank you for making my nan so comfortable and welcome.

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Review from John S (Friend of Resident) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend Oakley Care Home to any friends or family should the need arise. The site is always kept clean and tidy to ensure the hygiene and health of the residents are paramount. The care is excellent, to say the least, and the staff are incredibly welcoming and accommodating to all visitors on the premises.
During a recent visit to the site, myself and my friend had a meal, and it was surprisingly pleasant when factoring in other experiences with family situated in other care homes. The home always has activities going on to keep the residents engaged and entertained. The home also has an open-door approach in regard to the manager, who is always willing to help answer any questions or resolve any issues.

Great home!

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Okeley Care home. I am pleased you have had a good experience. I will feed this back to the team.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has settled into Okeley Care Home very well; everyone is very friendly and tries their very best. My other experience as a family member was I had to keep going over the same questions about how things were run. Some leaflets may be of help to us. Also, my mum brought her own wheelchair into the home, but I don't think there is enough to go around due to a number of occasions it is being used for another resident. Just thinking about hygiene. My mum has pull-up pants that I bring in; she doesn't walk very well to the bathroom, so I think more in the day would be good, as they are not for convenience, only accidents.

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Review from Mark A (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 14 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am always impressed that despite him having only been in the home for three weeks, as soon as I enter the building, the staff know who I am and who I have come to see without me saying anything. This is true from reception to the assistant manager or the lady in accounts.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your valuable feedback; it's good news you have had a meaningful experience with the team. We take great pride in our work, and your feedback has demonstrated this; we appreciate you letting us know.

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Review from Faith L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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I wanted to leave an amazing review to let people know that this care home is outstanding. My nan has been here for one month and I am so impressed with the care standards and the amazing staff there. I was so apprehensive of moving my loved one into a care home but my worries have been eased knowing that every department within the home has been nothing but positive. As you enter the reception area the staff are welcoming and friendly, the manager's door is open, I get offered a hot drink and a cake or pastry, lovely, clean home, clothing washed and ironed and available again. the food is amazing, plenty of choices and the staff have been supporting my nan to gain some weight.
The care staff have been fantastic, so caring, always having time for the residents, I get regular calls from senior staff to inform me of how my nan has been settling in.

I really am so grateful and want to help ease others who have been in the same position, Okeley Care Home has my vote. Thank you team.

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Review from M B (Relative of Resident) published on 31 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My wife's mum has been in Okeley for quite a while; she is happy and looked after really well. Like any family who has their loved ones in a care home can be a worry; however, every time we see her, she is happy, and the staff are great and involved in her care to suit her needs. She always says she is at "home"; it doesn't feel like a care home.

Thank you to all staff and management at Okeley.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your kind words will be shared with the Okeley team.

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Review from Gareth H (Son of Resident) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The service and care that my dad recieved at the care home was superb. He was treated with the uppermost care and respect. We were continually informed of his situation and he was very happy there.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff were always polite, respectful, kind and helpful. The rooms and corridors were clean and well looked after and maintained. The atmosphere was calm and quiet. There was plenty of parking, access was easy and the reception large and comfortable. My questions and queries were always answered and care was taken to support me and my well being. I felt the staff made effort to get to know my father and made the effort to be understanding of his needs. A caring atmosphere was evident.

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Review from Lynn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the minute I walked into Okeley Care Home I knew this was the perfect new home for my mother. She was treated with the utmost care and respect at all times. Staff really went above and beyond my expectations, they were marvellous, especially at the end of her life.

Okeley has a warm feeling, starting with the cleanliness and friendliness of staff who are very welcoming. Cannot recommend Okeley highly enough.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review us your feedback is important to us.

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Review from N B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Okeley is an excellent care home. I would recommend it.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5* review. it is very much appreciated.

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Review from B M (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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When visiting my family member I was very happy with the home from the cleanliness to how friendly and helpful the staff were. It was very daunting visiting the care home for the first time but we made to feel comfortable and we’re invited to join in any activities on the suites .

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to give us your 5 star review. This will be shared with the team.

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Review from James B (Respite Resident) published on 22 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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We visited for a couple of weeks and we could not be happier with how the stuff were treating my mother. They had a great connection with them and kept them busy with great activities and looking after them when needed. We could not be happier with the treatment here at Okeley, not to mention with the great conditions of the place always being tidy and up to scratch.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your 5 star review.

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Review from M C (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My sister in law moved in to Okeley in November 2021, we live abroad so have been unable to visit as often as we would like. The home do a regular video call so we can talk to her. We were able to come and visit this month and the home have been extremely accommodating and supportive. She has gained weight and is looking so much better than before she went to live at Okekey. Although we hadn't met the staff, we were greeted like we were daily visitors. We feel so happy returning home know she is well cared for.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your 5* review - its much appreciated.

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Review from T J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My grandmother has been at Okeley since April 2022. She initially was only going for respite whilst we were on holiday, however she really enjoyed her respite stay and decided to make Okeley her home. Since being at Okeley she has made many new friends and joined in activities creating new interests. Her health and wellbeing has improved since being at Okeley and we feel this is because she has that constant support of the amazing staff. We are always greeted by the staff in a polite and welcoming manner on every visit. I would recommend Okeley to anyone looking in to care for their loved ones.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home
Thank you for taking the time to share your 5* review , were pleased that we are able to provide you with the exceptional service.

Once again thank you from the Okeley Team.

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Review from G P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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Excellent and understanding staff, helped my Mother in law with understanding and compassion from day one, the staff help to make this a home from home as well as understanding the the upheaval our family members feel, encouraging residents to engage and assimilate without being forward or pushy and ease them in at their own pace, the home is spotlessly clean and very safe and secure, the staff are always available to discuss anything and give information or support to residents family.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive review. Were glad you are enjoying a good experience and feel welcomed.

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Review from George P (Friend of Resident) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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I would highly recommend Okeley Care home, the care they provide is person centred which is evident when visiting the home. Nothing is ever to much to ask and the staff are always welcoming plus very helpful! Thank you for all that you do keep doing a wonderful job guys it really does show to all of us who visit the home regular.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive review. Were glad you are enjoying a good experience and feel welcomed.

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Review from L C (Friend of Resident) published on 6 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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It was very lovely and good, very clean and well.

Reply from Hayley Gibbs, Home Manager at Excelcare Okeley Care Home

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

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Review from M L (Friend of Resident) published on 3 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 Excelcare 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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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 September 2023
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  • Well-ledGood
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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Excelcare
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  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Excelcare

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Hayley Gibbs
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 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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