Admirals Reach Care Home

Ridgewell Avenue, Chelmsford CM1 2GA
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  • Admirals Reach Care Home, Chelmsford
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 involved with. Whether it be participating in activities such as gardening or taking trips out, or embracing the quieter times, each resident is encouraged to lead their best lives, with choice and autonomy at the centre.

Inside, Admirals Reach's modern yet homely interior includes well-furnished lounges and spacious rooms as well as a conservatory. Arranged in five separate houses, four of these provide dementia care and one provides residential care.

The home also offers a range of lovely dining areas where residents can relax and enjoy an intimate dining experience with family and friends, and in addition to the dining rooms, residents can also enjoy mealtimes in the peaceful courtyard garden on sunny days.
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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 Types

  • Mild 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1383
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1490
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1580
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1686
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1522
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1639
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1740
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1857

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

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

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 (369)

9.7

Admirals Reach Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 87 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Admirals Reach Care Home has 369 reviews.

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Review from S P (Wife of Resident) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very kind and caring and above all they care.
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Review from Susie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the care my father receives at Benbow House, Admirals Reach. All the staff are very caring and attentive, the home is clean and the food is well prepared and delicious for the residents.
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Review from Martin R (Husband of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The professionalism given by the staff, together with the care and understanding of the resident's needs is something I appreciate. I try to visit her daily and always find her clean and well dressed, the hygiene in the home is exceptional and as always the way staff deal with other residents reassures
me that my wife is receiving the best care possible taking into account the nature of the issues she has.
As always I have to thank all the staff for making me welcome, the chats when I am feeling low and of course the coffee.
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Review from Gillian S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always friendly, supportive, and anything that happens to dad, they always get in touch with us. Rooms cleaned and spotless. Residents are respected and supported at all times.
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Review from Emma F (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing and attentive staff, happy to help when I requested my mum's food changed due to her not being able to chew.
Basically happy to help anytime I wanted something for my mum.
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Review from I G (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Take good care of my mother. The staff are always friendly and extremely caring to the residents.
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Review from J H (Friend of Resident) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited friends in both the Mountbatten and Jellicoe communities and found both environments to be very clean with caring staff and good food.
I have witnessed staff communications and interacting with residents in a kind, patient manner.
Rooms and facilities are well furnished, clean and
well maintained. Lovely ground to sit outside when the weather allows.
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Review from John H (Friend of Resident) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with the care and attention that Admirals Reach are giving to him. Jim has problems but the staff in Jerricoe House are fantastic and cater for all his needs.
Thank you for looking after my friend Jim.
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Review from Margaret F (Wife of Resident) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing. So kind and caring. I thank them so much for all that they do.
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Review from Carla B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience is no more than exceptional! There isn't one area of the home that we can fault! From the kitchen staff, the laundry team and then every single member in Benbow, they all blow us away with their professionalism, care and empathy. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Review from Sue R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always friendly and helpful. Dad is well looked after, staff are observant of medical needs. Food is always excellent.
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Review from Michelle J (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care and support given to my mum, Jenny, and family.
Staff go above and beyond and are all so friendly, helpful and polite.
As a family, we are all well supported and communication with staff is brilliant. They keep us updated with her health.
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Review from Anne T (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can highly recommend Admirals Reach. The services provided here are excellent. The staffs level of care for all residents outstanding. . They're so welcoming and the great news is they welcome dogs which makes such a difference to mum and others. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this home.,
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Review from M L (Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a lovely month, lots of games, activities, and it really feels like Christmas. All staff are really making an effort to make it feel like a really good Christmas, which means a lot to those of us who don't have visitors.
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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such an amazing care home which I would recommend without hesitation .
The staff provide an exemplary service . They are fun, friendly , supportive and very professional.
They give advice to family and residents .
The home is clean and the food is really good .
Parking is never a problem
I give it 5*
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Review from D E (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found my mother to be happy here with the caring staff. The home parking can be a problem in the morning, but that is my only comment on the negative side.
Reply from Julie Caygill, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Admirals Reach Care HomeThank you so much for sharing your feedback. Were delighted to hear that your mother is happy and feels well cared for by our teamthat means the world to us. We truly value your honesty about the parking situation, and well continue to look for ways to make this easier for families. Your comments help us improve, and were grateful for your support.
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Review from L M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone who works here are so kind and always say hello or how are you with a smile on their face. The place is always kept tidy and clean. I hear the activities here are very good from my nan, which she loves so so then she can get out of her room for a bit of fresh air.
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Review from Joanne A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am more than happy with Dad's care, the staff are very helpful. Food is lovely and Dad always has a smile on his face.
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Review from Dean C (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot justify in words the kindness of staff, the high level of care given and the positivity about the place. They have taken extremely good care of my mother since she has been there. This is evident by her morale, her positivity and telling me how great the staff are. I am very lucky she got placed
in Admirals Reach Care Home. 100% thoroughly recommend.
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Review from Sue A (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very well cared for, I am really pleased. The staff are lovely and always happy.
Communication is very good.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.681)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10 for Admirals Reach 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 87 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 86 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 4.681 for Admirals Reach Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (750 Excellents x 5) + (264 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 1036 Ratings = 4.681
  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 Admirals Reach Care Home is based on 86 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 158 registered maximum number of service users is 31.6, which has been reached with 86 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: 9 Jan 2024

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Lal

Lal Mangalam

Job Title: General Manager

“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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