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 K W (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
20/03/2025 Social trip to the racecourse. Including cream tea & tea/coffee. Played bingo and had a raffle. Excellent trip out. Even met a race horse & fed it carrots! Lovely.
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Review from N N (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
20/03/2025 Social trip to the Racecourse. Excellent trip including a cream tea, bingo and feeding a race horse.
Overall very satisfied with the care received and facilities at this home.
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I feel like a weight of worry has been lifted from us knowing mum is being so cared for. Every member of staff has a smile and a kind word. Well done Admirals Reach for being a 'care' home.
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Review from K F (Son of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father has dementia and deteriorating health and could no longer be supported in his own home. Within a week of being in the home he appeared happy, clean and supported and showed improvement. Unfortunately he had a fall and was admitted to hospital but is back at the home now. Since he was discharged
on Wednesday he is already looking better. I would happily put myself into this home, they really look after my father.
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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for looking after my Father so well in his last month. The staff were wonderful and as well as my Dad, they looked after us when we came to visit. His dog was allowed to visit which made a big difference to him. Everyone was treated with kindness, respect and compassion.
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Review from Elizabeth K (Relative of Resident) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pleasant atmosphere in Mountbatten wing for both residents and visitors. Excellent occupational choices listed for the residents to enjoy. Respite facilities appear of a high standard. Staff are friendly and residents appear relaxed. Catering feedback is good. Hygiene levels appear good too. Next of
kin of resident able to give more comprehensive feedback than myself.
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Review from Kathleen C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family we where very very happy with the care my father in law received in the two + half weeks he was here. All the staff have been amazing to us and of course to my father in law. We cannot thank them enough.
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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the first months of my father's life, he received the most amazing care from the nurses and care team. They treated him with kindness and respect and helped support us in his final days. I cannot thank the nursing team and carers enough for all of their dedication to making my dad's last months comfortable
and giving him love and support at this time.
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Review from G P (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First visit; It was good to see my Mum up and about with others in the common room.
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Review from G W (Friend of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been a visitor for about 2 years and have always found the staff very helpful and friendly. All areas are clean. Everyone is very caring.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The place is very nice and clean. The carers have provided excellent care and treat you with respect.
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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been here just over 6 weeks. As a family, we have been pleased with her care so far. She seems to be well looked after in terms of cleanliness and comfort. Communication between staff and family has been good so far. The staff are friendly and attentive. I have noticed a warm welcoming atmosphere.
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Review from M R (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always attentive. The room is always warm and clean. Mum seems happy and well cared for. Overall very happy, thank you.
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Review from Carol O (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are grateful every day for the care Mum receives. This year we were especially touched by the way several carers made a point of telling us how happy they were that Mum was making a good recovery from her hip replacement. It's comforting to know that she is being looked after with such compassion.
As the years pass we are continually impressed by the way you all keep doing such a difficult and stressful job with patience, kindness and respect. Your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated.
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Review from Tracy S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very impressed with the high quality of care. Our grandad has been to a few homes and this one is the best by far. They spend time with him, do their best to keep him well-fed with nutritious drinks and on his birthday they got him a cake with candles and made his day special. Every staff member
is friendly and helpful. We really appreciate everything they do for our grandad!
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Review from G W (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to all the staff at Admirals Reach Care Home for the care you provide to Mum. She is a lot calmer than when at home. Cleaner and tidier and settled. The staff are always engaging with the residents and their families. Very happy with the level of care provided to Mum.
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Review from I D (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring, friendly, compassionate, cheerful and attentive. They engage with each of the residents with the same compassion and always ensure they're clean, tidy and well-nourished. We reviewed several homes before choosing a place for Dad. Admirals Reach looked good then and we've not
been disappointed.
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Review from Kathleen W (Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I do not have any problems whatsoever. The food is excellent. The staff are wonderful, 100% caring. The room is always nice and clean. I've got everything I need. The activities team are wonderful and the entertainment is very exciting.
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Review from Raju D (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care. I am writing this review for my Mother who stayed at Admirals Reach for 18 months.
The care and support Mum had been given was exceptional. The management team, office team and care staff that looked after Mum were amazing and supported Mum throughout all her health-related ups and
downs. The activities staff were also brilliant and very supportive to Mum trying to adjust activities to her blind condition, as well as the kitchen staff who really tried their best to accommodate Mum's very strict dietary requirements. If there were any issues the care home manager would meet with Mum and us to resolve them immediately. Mum is very grateful. She has now been transferred to London to be closer to family. We actually tried 3 care homes in Chelmsford. We chose here as we felt it was the most smoothly managed (as much as you can in a home with elderly residents where every day is different), we were listened to and they were very caring. Thank you!
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Review from E A (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I couldn't wish for a better place for my Dad to be. He seems happy and well looked after. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you.
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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

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • 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.

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