
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.
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.
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.
The staff are friendly and welcoming. Communication is good. Building is clean and tidy.
All staff at the home were kind, thoughtful, with my father's welfare at their absolute priority. His room was kept very clean. His clothes were well laundered and he appreciated the choice of lunch, especially as choices were shown to him prior to serving.
Sadly two of his paintings were not put on his room wall and subsequently disappeared.
I have nothing but admiration for the kindness and patience shown by all staff he came into contact with.
On my father's behalf a big thank you to you all.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review of our home. Your kind words mean the world to our colleagues, who work tirelessly throughout the year to provide the kindest possible care to our residents. It was truly a privilege and an honour to care for your father, and we hope that knowing...
All the carers are excellent and very hard working, and nothing is a problem for them.
He enjoys the entertainment, especially the music and singing. The food is amazing and cooked on site. The most important thing for me is how caring and professional the staff are. Nothing is too much trouble and they keep you well informed. They are amazing.
Generally very happy with care during stay at Admirals Reach.
I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving and all the staff are very helpful and friendly
Douglas was very happy at this home. When we visited, he never complained to us about anything. The staff are amazing. Very hospitable and always listened to any concerns which we may have had. Douglas was always clean and well groomed, and the food was very good, too. I would recommend this care home as we always felt at ease knowing he was well cared for by the lovely staff.
Douglas was very happy at the care home. Whenever we visited, the staff were amazing. They offered us drinks, and their overall hospitality was excellent. We never had to complain about anything when we visited. If we had any concerns, we were always reassured by the staff. Douglas said he was happy at this care home. Douglas was very well cared for and I would recommend Admirals Reach Care Home.
The room fully meets my mother's needs. The staff are very patient and attentive. We have no concerns with the care being provided, which gives us confidence she is being well looked after. Thank you.
My husband always looks well looked after. He is always clean and shaved and is wearing clean clothes. His room is clean and looks cheerful with family things added. Although he can only have pureed food, the food I have seen always looks appetising.
I have my dad and mother at Admirals Reach since February 2025. We are very satisfied with the care that our parents are receiving. Kind staff, very polite. Always available to speak to.
Benbow Rise is an excellent care/nursing unit. The staff are extremely kind and conscious of all the residents needs. My mum is treated extremely well, she is bed bound and the staff are able to cater for her every need. The home is kept clean and tidy. The residents are treated with respect and dignity. The food is very good, there is always something for the residents to eat or drink. I would recommend Benbow Rise/Admirals Reach to anyone.
I have found the staff to always be helpful and friendly; they take very good care of my mum; she is well dressed, clean, and monitored. They are always professional and extremely caring to all residents under all circumstances. It can be a difficult decision to put a family member into a care home, but I feel like I have struck gold with Admirals Reach. Lovely place, with lovely people!
My mum has been a resident at the care home since 2016, and in all the time that she was a resident, she has been treated very well and cared for by all the staff at all times. Sadly, my mum passed away in August but the staff contacted me straight away so that I could be with her until the end. I and my mum were treated with dignity and respect from the fantastic care team.
I find the live here is very good. The food is very well presented and tasty. The food staff are always helpful and obliging.
I am very pleased with the care mum is receiving. Everyone is kind to her and very helpful. I don't have to worry, as I know she is being looked after well. Mum is very happy.
Staffs are very caring and meet my needs very well. Activities are great. Food is very good. I never have to ask twice for anything.
The managers, care staff, kitchen, etc. All work to a very high standard. My husband always looks clean and cared for. The most impressive thing is that many of the staff have been on Benbow for several years, hence the continuity of the excellent care.
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.
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