Care home
Ayletts House
Residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex
Ayletts House
Residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex
Operated by The Croll Group
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ayletts House is a residential care home in Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex, with 27 registered beds. It is one of two homes run by Croll Healthcare Homes, a family-run company that has cared for older people for more than thirty years. The group's other home is Broadoaks in Rochford.
Each room at Ayletts has its own ensuite facilities, along with television and telephone points. Rooms differ in layout and size, and all meet the statutory room-size requirements.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2019 report, and also rated it Good for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
581 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Ayletts House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LITTLE WALTHAM & GT NOTLEY SURGERY, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chelmsford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Part of The Croll Group
Ayletts House is one of 2 homes run by The Croll Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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