Okeley Care Home
Corporation Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2AR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 27 September 2023
Last inspected 16 August 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 27 Sept 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
4 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Broomfield Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Rivermead Gate Medical Centre
0.4 mi
13 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Rivermead Pharmacy
0.4 mi
14 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.4 mi
16 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Essex (2025–26)
£849
per week, residential
£1,103
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
17.9% of people in Essex are aged 65 or over
44.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.