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 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 £1299
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1399
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1499
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1599
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1428
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1539
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1649
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1759

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 exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 (356)

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Admirals Reach Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) out of 10, based on 79 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Admirals Reach Care Home has 356 reviews.

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Review from Amanda W (Friend of Resident) published on 20 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and nice staff and very helpful.
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Review from Debra J (Partner of Resident) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My partner is safe, content and well cared for. He is always clean and well kept. The staff make efforts with him and he appears to enjoy the interaction. I like the caring environment and can feel confident that he is comfortable and secure.
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Review from Michael P (Son of Resident) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother who suffers from dementia is a resident of Benbow House. The staff are friendly easy to talk to and they care for mum very well and treat her with dignity. She enjoys the activities that are provided. Her room is good as well as the communal areas are always kept clean. The food provided is
of a good standard.
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Review from Stephen A (Son of Resident) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad is very comfortable and is looked after really well. All the staff are really caring and extremely loving to my dad.
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Review from G O (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my mother's second home and the care here is like family, not like a business.
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Review from Chitra B (Wife of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been in this care home for the last one and a half years. He is very settled here. For me, it is a great relief to see him settled. I do not feel guilty for keeping him in a care home which is quite unusual for my culture. It is almost home from home. I can visit him anytime I like and
I am always welcome. The staff are extremely friendly and make me and my husband more comfortable.
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Review from June S (Sister of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are excellent and make you feel welcome and like a family.
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Review from Maurice B (Husband of Resident) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I find the care of the staff and facilities excellent.
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Review from Brian W (Husband of Resident) published on 1 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the standard of care.
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Review from Kay T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff seem happy and supportive.
Always helpful.
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Review from Holly R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly. My father seems happy. Always clean and presentable when we visit.
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Review from John B (Husband of Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been in the care home for 6 years and I am very pleased with the care she had during that time. The staff are always kind and helpful to both my wife and myself.
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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service and care provided by staff. Always enjoyable to visit my Mum who always seems happy.
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Review from K B (Resident) published on 10 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel safe here, they treat me well and make me feel comfortable. The food is good.
The room is very clean and spacious.
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Review from Trevor N (Son of Resident) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with her home and the care that is being provided. The nursing staff are great as well as the carers.
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Review from Christine N (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very caring staff. Happy with home overall and room. Always welcomed with a cup of tea. Answer questions honestly. You are loved one always looks very clean and well cared for.
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Review from J S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's nice to talk to people, the food is OK but could do with more choice in the evening.


More activity needed during the day.

Reply from Claire Hurworth, Care Line Manager at Admirals Reach Care Home
Thank you for your comments. We have several choices of food based on the Residents preferences on the menu every day, as well as an alternative menu and night bite menu. However, we are always happy…read more
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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 25 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident of this care home for the last year. I am so relieved that my husband is a resident of this particular home. I don't get stressed any more. Staff are very kind, caring and maintain his dignity at the same time. I will recommend to anyone who is looking for a suitable care
home for their loved ones.
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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and attentive and willing to explain any queries we may have.


This leaves us reassured my mother is in good hands and well looked after.

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Review from Graham T (Son of Resident) published on 25 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every time we come to visit we are made welcome. Staff are always friendly and talkative. The home is always clean and tidy.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.665)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.665) 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 79 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 78 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 4.665 for Admirals Reach Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (664 Excellents x 5) + (257 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 939 Ratings = 4.665
  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 78 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 158 registered maximum number of service users is 31.6, which has been reached with 78 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

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

Lal Mangalam

Job Title: Home 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’ 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.


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