Okeley Care Home

Corporation Road, Chelmsford CM1 2AR
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  • 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 by 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 What's included?

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.

Contact 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)

Contact Okeley Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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.

Okeley Care Home Reviews (157)

9.7

Okeley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Okeley Care Home has 157 reviews.

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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 HomeIt 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 HomeThank 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 HomeThank 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 HomeThank 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 HomeIt 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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Review from Kieran G (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very homely place. Staff are friendly and run a very good show.
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Review from Eileen M (Sister of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is excellent in every way and I am extremely delighted with the care my brother receives from all the staff and also, I travel from Ireland and we are always made to feel very welcome.
My brother has been here 2 years and he was at death's door when he came in and he has made extraordinary
strides since.
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Review from M M (Niece of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a lovely home from home for residents. Everyone is so friendly and kind. All staff are fantastic with the residents and great with visitors. We got such a warm welcome.
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Review from Marta C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy that dad is very happy and well taken care of in Okeley Care Centre.
We often visit dad and during our visits, staff have always been lovely and welcoming.
Thank you.
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Review from Sarah L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is so much happier and healthier for being in Okeley Care Centre. He has made friends with staff and residents. He is always in such high spirits and is so well looked after.
Also, the food is so nice, we often join dad for Sunday Lunch and it's like home from home.
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Review from Darren M (Nephew of Resident) published on 11 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great environment for my uncle and he loves the music there. I would recommend it to anyone thinking of a care home.
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Review from N C (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care of my dad was overall generally very good. There were a couple of incidents which were unfortunate and were well documented at the time. As a family, we all thought the staff were brilliant are dedicated.
A shame there is a large turnover of staff as good people left. I certainly felt comfortable
to sit and stay there visiting as long as I liked. Always a friendly atmosphere. They all deserve a pay rise.
Reply from Shoenagh Mackay, Manager at Okeley Care HomeThank you. Our thoughts are with you all much love to the family.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) 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 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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 4.744 for Okeley Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (425 Excellents x 5) + (106 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 547 Ratings = 4.744
  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 45 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 45 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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