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 P C (Friend of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always seemed well-cared for and comfortable. Always encouraged to join in activities. Always offered a choice of meals, kept as independent as possible.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mum was so well looked after at Okeley Care Home. We always felt comfortable and she was very happy. She was kept well supplied with biscuits and tea, which she loved.
I would highly recommend Okeley. Thank you all so much.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for such special words, it is a privilege to have loved and cared for a special lady.

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Review from Nigel S (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best care home I think we could have found for our mother, thanks.
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Review from Jeff S (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was very well looked after and very happy here.
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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mum was very well cared for by all the staff at Okeley especially towards the end of life stage.
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Review from J N (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We were very happy with the standard of care mum received. Mum was well cared for considering her advanced stage of dementia.
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Review from Colin W (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely grateful for the kind and compassionate care given to both
Mum and us during her time at Okeley Care Home.
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Review from P R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 21 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After pre-conceptions of a care home, Oakley have been outstanding with how they have welcomed my mother-in-law in. The every day care staff leave her wanting for nothing but what stands out the most is the entertainment officer and the home manager who just put so much into what the residents get extra.
Their Christmas efforts take me back as they have set up a cardboard fireplace and a shopping trolley that is a sleigh. This extra step just makes the home so welcoming.
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Review from J P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I know that I have ticked excellent on all counts, but this care home really is excellent. Kind, thoughtful caring staff, always looked after Mum's needs, efficiently and right to the end of her 105 years with dignity. Were always willing (both staff and management) to go the extra mile.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

It has been such a privilege to care for Mum and the whole family.

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Review from P W (Sister of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The whole team at Okeley Care Home are a caring, professional team. We have been treated with respect and love. Many thanks.
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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Okeley has been a Godsend for my family, my Dad has been a resident for about 9 months and I have only experienced good things here. Staff are professional but friendly, they speak with my mum every day when she calls. Food is excellent and I sometimes join my dad for breakfast, we are always welcome.
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Mum says when she cannot look after herself anymore she is going in Okeley. The manager takes a personal interest in all the residents and their families, she knows me and my brother and who are Dad is and what he has been doing.
We can attend the events they have for the residents, Elvis impersonator and many other music events, summer events in the gardens.
I cannot speak highly enough of Okeley and the people there.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you - glad you like the breakfast, nothing like a good breakfast to start the day off, and we are delighted to support the family.

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Review from Joan W (Sister of Resident) published on 4 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff have been excellent. Care has been amazing, couldn't have asked for better.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you had such a positive experience.

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Review from Pauline W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care is comfortable, caring and professional. The staff are all passionate about care. It feels like a hotel in the home with the décor.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We work very hard to ensure the care is of the highest quality.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with mum's care, she is very content and happy here/
The whole family feel happy about her care.
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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care is brilliant, girls are all lovely who looked after mum extremely well.
Lots of hugs, kisses, good food and spotlessly clean.
Good entertainment programme.
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Review from N R (Son of Resident) published on 23 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I live in Australia so obviously have worries about my mum's health and care. I have flown home after a 4-week stay and have to say I am extremely happy with the level of care and commitment Okeley Care Home has shown mum, I am extremely confident mum will pass her final years with much love in this
home. The staff are extremely professional and it has taken a lot of stress off the shoulders of myself, my sister in the US and our younger sister.
Highly recommended by all in our family. Thank you Team Okeley.
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Review from Paul F (Grandson of Resident) published on 1 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent care home with great leadership and fantastic staff. The quality and duration of my grandmother's life was extended due to their compassion, care and consideration. The staff were very supportive and always went the extra mile to provide the care that Nan needed in her later years.
The range of activities and the homely feel that the care home had meant that Nan was always comfortable and knew, despite dementia, where she was and who her carers were.
Nan passed last week, but I remain very grateful for the dedication shown by the staff in what can be a challenging environment to work. I would recommend the home to anyone who is considering the next steps in respect to continuing care for loved ones. The staff undertake a personal home visit and arrange introductory visits so that potential residents can make informed decisions as to whether the home and facilities are right for them. Nan stayed six years and I know she was very much at home at Okeley.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care Home

It has been an honour to care and love her.

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Review from Darren F (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very happy with the level of care given to my father. Food was always very good. My father's dietary requirements were catered for. Excellent service/care - thank you.
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Review from Derek G (Uncle of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely clean, spacious and homely.
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Review from Caroline G (Niece of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Okeley Care Centre is an excellent care centre.
The facilities are spacious, clean and the staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful.
Residents are very well looked after.
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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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