
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.
Mum went into the care home in September 2023 for respite care and loved being there so much that she asked to stay.
The care home is very well appointed, it's clean, and looks very homely. The staff are very professional and very caring, I can't fault the care Mum has received during her stay. There are also regular activities for anyone who wishes to join in.
To anyone looking to find a care home for a family member, I would fully recommend Admiral's Reach.
We are pleased to hear you were very happy with the quality of care your mum received at Admirals Reach care home (Nelson House) and we will ensure your kind words are shared with the team. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.
As hard as it is to see my dad the way he is, I can honestly say when I leave him I know he is being taken care of. You hear of all the horror stories in some places but there's never been an incident or a concern with my father.
My Father in law has been a resident here for about 19 months and settled in well now and seems quite comfortable. His highlight of the day are his meals which always look very nice and generally never wastes. Overall I think the family are quite happy with his care. The staff are friendly and helpful, thank you!
She is now happy, content and taking an interest in life.
She has nothing but praise for all the staff and loves the food.
Despite being bedbound, the activities team always go to see her and find time to talk to her. There are always staff on hand to discuss Mum's needs.
An excellent staff/client ratio - staff is always pleasant warm and welcoming. Our visits are often unannounced and we are greeted warmly. Our Dad is clean, well-fed, safe, and interacts with all the staff. The grounds are inviting. Any issues are communicated so we always know what's happening with Dad. We would be happy to recommend Admirals Reach to other families. Thank you all for looking after him.
I felt very satisfied with our choice of home and it has brought me great comfort to know that Mum was so well looked after.
Thank you so much to Jellicoe House, also to the manager and another particular member of staff in the office who was always happy to help with paperwork. I am grateful to you all.
He was well cared for in a loving environment.
He could not have received better care.
I think the entertainment staff are excellent in 'Nelson House'. I was sitting in the lounge and one of the residents was feeling unwell. The lady doing the entertainment went to her aid. Later the resident said the entertainment lady saved her life. Praise indeed!
Wonderful care team. Dad has been really well looked after and is very happy at Admirals Reach. Thank you so much!
A wonderful caring home. Dad has had fantastic care by knowledgeable staff. What I really like is the consistency of the staff who know him really well.
My dad came to Admirals Reach in July 2023. Our first impressions were very good and the staff recognised his needs and ways immediately and worked extremely hard with him. All staff are so helpful, and friendly and liaise with us to keep us informed. We are so happy!
My dad was transferred to Admirals Reach Care Home in the summer of 2023 and as a family, we couldn't be happier with the care he is receiving. All of the staff are very attentive and work extremely hard to ensure all residents are happy and healthy. My dad has settled very well and the staff got to know his needs and ways very quickly and liaised with the family at all times. We are so pleased with all aspects of care, friendliness and respect shown to my dad.
A very restful stay. The staff was very helpful and very pleasant.
Mum has only recently at Admirals Reach Care Home - everyone has worked extremely hard to make her feel at home and settled and have worked with myself and my brother and sister to ensure that her needs are met but most importantly that she is seen as an individual and a valued member of the community. The whole staff team have made what might have been a difficult transition much easier for Mum. Thank you.
Came in to see my friend who at 11 am hasn't been washed, no one came in to see how is he since 6.30 am. Staff sitting in the lounge doing nothing, all dirty,and my friend wasn't washed till the afternoon that day. Nobody even came to help him get out of the bed. It's ridiculous, the only person who was nice and helpful was the receptionist.
Thank you for your feedback. We have consulted with the residents, and they have confirmed that they are capable of making decisions about their own personal care. This information is also documented in their personal care plan. The Manager maintains an open-door policy and is more than willing to...
A very welcoming place. Extremely clean rooms and communal areas. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, always keen to help. Lots of activities for residents to take part in. Visitors are made very welcome.
Incredible and supportive staff through the final months of my mothers life and before. Mum was always very vocal with how happy she was here, with a nearly 10 year stay before her passing.
My mother had some very mistaken ideas of a care home, largely from seeing the odd bad one on TV. Due to mobility issues, she finally needed 24/7 care and our social worker helped us to choose a care home. Thankfully, we chose Admirals Reach Care Home and cannot speak highly enough of the care Mum is receiving, she constantly thanks us and on our visit, rates the excellent food, the cleanliness, the social atmosphere and the patience and genuine care of all the staff and the security she now enjoys.
Myself, my husband and my brother stayed with my mum for the last 27 hours of her life as we wanted to be with her at the end. We were offered drinks and food and plenty of hugs at this awful time, we felt like one big family. We cannot thank the amazing staff enough for helping us through this awful time.
It is alwats such an enjoyable experience visiting my mum. I travel from Canada every couple of months unexpectedly and always find my mum happy. There are always staff on hand looking after the residents. I cannot speak more highly of the care given to Mum. I look always look forward to my visit to this wonderful care home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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
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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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