
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.
My mum came to Admirals Reach in June from hospital, she lives in Benbow House, so far I have been impressed with the care my mum receives, we are kept informed of any changes in Mum's health and wellbeing at all times. Mum seems relaxed, the hardest thing has been not being able to visit and help with Mum's care cos of lockdown, but the staff do their best. We are very happy with the service so far and would recommend Benbow House at Admirals Reach Care Home and the friendly staff.
I am happy here, no concerns.
Happy with the care. The food is lovely. The staff look after me and my wife.
Best care home of the lot. Excellent staff and the food is great. I am very happy.
We would highly recommend Admirals Reach to everyone.
Our Deepest Thanks to all the staff.
Just I would like to say, that the staff are so kind and caring. Every time I come my dad looks fresh and clean. I could not ask for more. Thank you.
My lovely mum spent the last 7 months of her life here and was treated wonderfully by the lovely staff in Nelson House. We were welcomed every day and allowed to assist in her care and well being. The staff were caring and compassionate and assisted our family with supporting my darling mum to the end. Thank you everyone.
Thank you to all the staff - you do a great job!
Wonderful Staff, very welcoming and helpful,
Since my husband came into the nursing home which is almost six weeks ago I have found the nursing staff and most carers are kind and helpful, also the cleaners and domestic staff who do the washing and ironing are extremely good, as are the staff who do the recreational jobs who are excellent. All in all, I am happy that my husband is well looked after.
Friendly, helpful and caring staff. Our grandmother is well looked after. I came away feeling content that good care has been provided.
We were treated to a lovely anniversary cake and presents today which is typical of all staff at Admirals Reach, in particular Benbow Unit. My husband is treated very well here and is happy.
My husband is well looked after and I feel happy that he is in a safe and secure environment.
My only critic is access to the building. Due to my work commitments, I often have to visit in my lunch break, I do appreciate this very inconvenient and staff are busy. I often wait for over five minutes before a member of staff is available to let me in. Sadly this time eats into my visiting time. Then I have to search for staff to let me out.
All staff are very friendly and welcoming.
I have been impressed generally with the friendliness and caring of the staff at Admirals Reach. The staffing levels are higher than the only other care home that I have experience of. My wife has been in residence for about 7 weeks so early days for an in-depth assessment. The food is plentiful with a good selection. The decor and furnishings are rather tired. Most blinds are broken in the conservatory. There were not sufficient portable tables but I understand this will be addressed in the next week.
Excellent all round!
Mum is well looked after and Dad visits most days.
Very surprised to be here buts it's ok. Thought I could walk better. Looked after myself for 14 years. Nice to have an alarm system.
My husband has been here for almost two years and has made good physical progress despite the illness of dementia. The activities could be improved, whilst bands, groups of singers are entertaining, more one to one activities would be better for those residents who can take part as this appears lacking. I know the home has experienced difficulty in recruiting cleaning staff so this does show in some areas. My husband has previously been in two other homes and hospital, all have been poor experiences. I would not want him to be anywhere else but Jellicoe.
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding the home overall. In relation to activities, the Wellbeing Coordinators are carrying out one to one and daily activities on each community according to their scheduled programme which we will be happy to discuss with you. We are currently recruiting for housekeeping staff and in the meantime caring staff are covering their shifts where needed.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Admirals Reach Care Home.
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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