Okeley Care Home
Okeley Care Home is a nursing home in Chelmsford, Essex (CM1 2AR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Okeley Care Home
We are Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite admissions for shorter stays. Because we offer residential and nursing care together, people do not have to move on when their health needs increase. Families are often anxious about exactly that, and it is why we work at keeping our nursing team stable rather than relying on a constant stream of agency cover. Nursing settings can easily feel clinical, so we push against it. People get up when they want, eat what they like, sit where they choose and keep their own furniture, pictures and habits. We ask about the details of a life, the work someone did, the garden they kept, the hour they prefer to be left in peace, and we write those things into how we work so they survive a change of shift. For people living with dementia, the useful work is in the detail: knowing a person's history, recognising early what unsettles them, going at their pace rather than the timetable's. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Okeley Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 September 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Okeley Care Home
Where is Okeley Care Home located?
Okeley Care Home is a nursing home in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2AR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Okeley Care Home provide?
Okeley Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Okeley Care Home's CQC rating?
Okeley Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 September 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Okeley Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Okeley Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Okeley Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Okeley Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Okeley Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Okeley Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Okeley Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Okeley Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Okeley Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Okeley Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Okeley Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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