
We are happy that we do not have to worry about her as she is well looked after.Barbara C(Niece of Resident/Service User)



We are happy that we do not have to worry about her as she is well looked after.Barbara C(Niece of Resident/Service User)



Nestled within the quiet surroundings of Chelmsford, Admirals Reach care home offers personalised residential, nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care to older people.
The professional care team is on hand to help you or your loved one settle into life at the home. By getting to know each individual resident at Admirals Reach, they take pride in creating an engaging lifestyle which offers something for every resident to get...
Care Provided by Admirals Reach Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 158 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Admirals Reach Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Admirals Reach 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 chose 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lal Mangalam(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (158)
Admirals Reach Care Home Reviews (387)
Admirals Reach Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.714) out of 10, based on 101 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Admirals Reach Care Home has 387 reviews.
The occupational therapist gave some really good advice for my mums condition + working together with care staff, nurses & myself Mum's condition of hand will hopefully improve & be less painful for my mum. Also, occupational therapist is visiting a few more times to help manage Mum's condition.
I am very grateful to the team at Admirals reach Mum is well cared for and happy, which is a comfort. The team are always available to update me on mums wellbeing and always have a kind word and a smile.
My Dad has been a resident at Admiral's Reach for approx 18 months. My Dad is settled within his care environment, he receives excellent care, and the staff are caring, professional and fantastic! I know my Dad is well looked after and in a safe environment at Admirals Reach. Highly recommended.
Thank you, Admirals.
My mother, Ena, was cared for by the best staff ever. I noticed nothing they would not do to keep my mother happy and well looked after. As well as all the other residents in their care. I rate all staff and management 10 out 10 5 star plus. Many thanks Howard
Highly recommend Admirals Reach, everybody is so caring and kind, never a problem to talk to any member of staff if you need advice or help with anything. Meals look lovely, and they are always coming round with drinks and fruit or cake.
Our mum is staying in Drake House Ward. The staff are caring and supportive. They complete regular checks and provide personal care regularly. They handle difficult patients and situations with a calm attitude. The food looks healthy and homemade. The management are polite and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. We appreciate all the hard work they do for our mum. We now know our mum is in safe hands with the staff at the care home.
Very pleased with the care & overall care and attention. Carers are very attentive we feel very content with leaving mum (Doreen). Were offered chairs to sit with mum & so we can chat.
I am very impressed with the kindness of the staff at Admirals Reach - Drake - Dementia Care Unit. They have shown kindness and care to my father, who is 93 years old. They are gentle and calm with the residents, and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you Drake staff.
We love visiting Dad at Admirals Reach. It's a lovely atmosphere and the staff and other residents are always friendly. Dad is happy here and says the food is good.
Totally happy with the care given to my husband.
The staff are brilliant
I think my wife would say the say the same, although I did not want to put Wen in a home I could not have asked better people to look after her.
You took great care of my mum in the last days of her life. You kept us informed and helped us greatly.
Looked after my mum with care and dignity.
My husband received great care while he was here for one week respite. The staff were very professional and gave time to my husbands needs. I certainly will suggest he comes back on the next respite.
We feel mum was very well looked after, especially in Jellico House. Mum was taken into the social spaces and included in activities. Whenever we visited, we could hear staff talking to residents with patience and kindness.
Jellicoe House has been amazing. The care our mum received has been excellent, and all staff were always empathetic, thoughtful and understanding to our mum but also our family. She loved the social times she had here, too - the staff at Jellicoe went out of their way to know her, even when she struggled to communicate
Our family are very pleased with the care home, surroundings and care staff. We fine Barry happy most of the time, his moods and happenings are up and down as you know, especially at night times, enjoyed his trips out, but needs to be kept an eye on as unfortunately he steals things and put them in his pockets! If not watched he drinks too much fluid, he had fluid retention and his legs and feet swell. Understand he's on new medication now, so hopefully when that kicks in it will make his moods improve. Thank you all so much!
My sincere thanks to all involved.
Bed Vacancies
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News (26) & Events (0)
- 03 Mar 2026
A care home in Chelmsford welcomed members of the local community, prospective residents and their families to a special Open Day event to celebrate the opening of its brand-new 30-bedded...
- 17 Feb 2026
A care home in Chelmsford is inviting the local community, prospective residents and their families to celebrate the opening of a brand-new residential dementia community with a special Open Day...
- 28 Jan 2026
Residents at Admirals Reach Care Home Celebrate Burns Night in Style Residents at HC-One’s Admirals Reach Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex, marked Burns Night with a lively afternoon of celebration,...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Admirals Reach Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

“For me, it’s making a real difference to our Resident’s lives with good care delivery and support.”
Lal is a Registered Nurse with over twenty years of experience. He is a knowledgeable leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life to older people, to enrich their lives. Lal is dedicated to providing quality care and support for elderly people to enrich their lives.
Lal closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. He uses his experience to motivate his team to deliver care and support in a way that Residents gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home. Lal is committed to promoting individual choice for Residents, allowing them to feel empowered.
He also works hard to arrange events and activities with nearby schools and clubs, and is always keen to include the local community in life at Admirals Reach.
When asked what he enjoys most about his role, Lal remarked:
“Seeing Residents smiling and knowing that as a team we are making a difference to their lives.”
In his spare time, Lal enjoys playing badminton, travelling to exciting destinations and spending quality time with his family.
If you would like to find out more information about Admirals Reach, Lal has an ‘Open Door Policy’ and would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Admirals Reach Care Home
What types of Care is Admirals Reach Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Admirals Reach Care Home have?
There are 158 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Admirals Reach Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Admirals Reach Care Home to the centre of Chelmsford?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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