Cedars Place

Sudbury Road, Halstead CO9 2BB
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9.8 85 Reviews
  • Cedars Place, Halstead
Cedars Place is a high-quality nursing and residential care home located in 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens with historic cedar trees. The home provides long-term, respite and convalescence care for up to 63 residents.

Cedars Place offers a choice of high-quality, newly refurbished, bedroom suites, all of which include en-suite bathrooms and nurse call buzzers, as well as a TV and telephone point. Larger communal bathrooms are all accessible with a hoist and bath chair, and there are lifts providing access to all floors.

Two generous dining rooms both offer a tempting and varied menu of home-cooked food, freshly prepared from local produce where possible. Individual tastes are taken into consideration and all special diets can be catered for. Entertainment and activities are organised on a daily basis and all residents are encouraged to participate. Visiting services include a hairdresser, chiropodist, optician and clergy.
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Care Provided by Cedars Place

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 63 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1100 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1100 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1100 – £1750

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedars Place to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Cedars Place 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Cedars Place to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hazel Dockrell (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2026
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (63)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)

Visiting

  • The home is open to visitors

Parking

  • Free, onsite parking available

Cedars Place Reviews (85)

9.8

Cedars Place has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedars Place has 85 reviews.

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Review from Sally H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 92-year-old mother was moved to Cedars Place Care Home after a long stay in hospital with Covid.
She had mild vascular dementia and had several falls that were increasing in frequency prior to her stay in hospital. On her discharge she was unable to stand or walk and was uncooperative with the physio,
however, with the encouragement and care of the Cedars Place Care Home team she engaged with the visiting physio and although her attainment is limited the care team are continuing with her exercises and she is holding the small improvement she has made. The care and compassion shown at Cedars are exemplary.
If I have any small criticism of the Cedars, it is that there are times when it is difficult to speak to my mother on the telephone because the lines are so busy and in keeping with this sector countrywide, possibly, not enough staff on the ground.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you for your kind words and positive review. Your comments are very important to our team as we continue to deliver the very best care to our residents during what has been and continues to be, a very difficult time. It is a pleasure to care for your mother and to support you as a family; we are so pleased to hear how well she is improving. All the best.
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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have to say that at no point did I think my mum would need the services of a care home, but when it became evident that it was the only option to ensure her continued safety, my sister and I looked carefully to find somewhere she would be happy and most importantly well cared for.
We eventually
decided on Cedars Place Care Home.
From day one I have found the staff, man or woman, to be kind, patient and caring for both Mum and also to me and my sister. I am confident that she has the care and attention she needs at this time in her life. The staff involve her in a variety of activities to keep her stimulated and interested and are on call 24/7.
I can honestly say that with the exception of her Saturday newspaper occasionally going missing (probably more her fault than theirs) I have found no reason to question or worry about her care.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. It is a pleasure to care for your mum and support you as a family. Your comments mean a lot to the staff. Kind regards.
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Review from John B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law spent just eight days here after an emergency visit to the hospital. Her recovery here was amazing. She looked fantastic when she came home (not always easy at 90). She was happy, well-fed and clearly had, had regular good interactions with the staff. When she came home she actually
said she could have enjoyed staying there, something she never wanted to do before. I think she only came home for the cat!
For our part, the staff were lovely and helpful with every aspect of Mum's stay. We would have been very happy for her to have stayed there because of the attention she had, the food she was eating and it was great to see her so happy.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you for taking the time to leave us such wonderful comments. The staff really appreciate your feedback and we are so pleased to have been able to care for your mother-in-law and support you as a family. All the best for the future.
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Review from Maxine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum was transferred from hospital to The Cedars in April 2020. My mum had dementia and severe arthritis which limited her mobility. Covid meant we were unable to have the contact we dearly would have liked but the staff were so caring and always tried to arrange regular face time contact and made
special arrangements for social distance visits when they were allowed last year. My mum was happy and met new friends and enjoyed the activities provided. I took comfort knowing my mum was well cared for and looked after and the special bond she made with the staff. Sadly my mum passed away in March 2021 but I cannot thank the care home enough for making the last week of my mum's life so special for us, allowing us to spend those precious last days with dignity and compassion. The care home have done an amazing job especially during this Covid pandemic and have been put under enormous pressure to protect their residents and keep them safe.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceWe are so pleased to have been able to care for your mum and support you as a family during such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm and positive review, your lovely comments mean so much to the staff. Best wishes.
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Review from C E (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
At present, it is hard to write a full review due to Covid-19. Contact with my Mum via Facetime is very good. Mum seems happy, although it is hard to get in touch with the home sometimes. The phone just rings with no answer throughout the day. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Ruth French, Director at Cedars PlaceThank you for taking the time to review the care at Cedars Place and we are pleased that you find the staff so friendly and helpful. We are sorry you have had some problems getting through on the phone. We have been upgrading systems and moving forward, we hope that this will not be a problem.
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Review from Bill D (Nephew of Resident) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so grateful to the wonderful staff for helping me with the dreadful feelings of guilt about moving my uncle into a care home. The whole move was done with such sympathy, such kindness and such reassurance that it was clearly the right time for him.
The careful process of learning about him and
his personality means that he is treated in a way that suits him and not in a standard, inflexible, uncompromising manner which I had feared. As a man who has lived alone his whole life, he can be quite a social challenge, but the staff have perfectly moulded themselves around around his ‘day to day’ in a way that leaves me in awe of their dedication, care and strength.
Thank you so much.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you for taking the time to give us such a warm and positive review. We are delighted to be caring for your uncle and to support you as a family. Your comments are really appreciated by the whole team. All the best.
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Review from W B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I reflect fondly on the experience we enjoyed with the Cedars during my father's residence there. The care and support offered to him were exceptional, and he was very happy there, whilst we, as a family, were constantly reassured. Sadly my father has now passed away, and the support and love for him
have been very evidently displayed. We were one big family, and will always remember fondly; the wonderful team of carers.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you so much for your kind words. The staff appreciate your comments and wish you and your family all the best for the future.
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Review from Susan A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my father was placed into a care home with dementia, I was at first nervous, but Cedars Place took away all my fears. They cared for my father with a large amount of dignity. Not only did they support my father, but they supported the rest of my family. They cared for my father as if he was part
of their family.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceMany thanks for your kind words, the staff really appreciate your comments. We are pleased to have been able to care for your father and support your family. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. All the best.
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Review from J L (Resident) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The new owners have only been here for about 3 months.
It will take time for the changes that they are making to make a difference. So far I am happy.
Reply from Ruth French, Director at Cedars PlaceThank you so much for taking the time to review the home. We are so happy that the changes we have made are making a difference to you. It is lovely to see you enjoying the newly refurbished lounge and making your way through the book collection we have added!
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Review from Julie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was recently discharged from the hospital to Cedars Place. We were not able to visit of course, but spoke to staff many times on the phone and overheard staff tending to Mum when we were on the phone or FaceTiming her. The staff were always so friendly, professional and caring. Mum was really well
looked after and said how lovely everyone was to her.
Reply from Eve Fynn, Marketing and Communications Lead at Cedars PlaceThank you for your lovely comments and for taking the time to give us such a positive review. Our very best wishes to you all, from the team at Cedars Place.
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Review from M C (Friend of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Although the home is seriously understaffed. All the carers are to be praised for their patience, cheerful and conscientious work, in spite of them being disgracefully underpaid for their labours.
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Review from Alan M (Husband of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a home that is constantly setting high standards. Residents are loved and cared for to high standards with much compassion. The food is freshly cooked. Activities are offered where appropriate.
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Review from R S (Niece of Resident) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A well-run home with caring staff.
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Review from D W (Regular Volunteer) published on 12 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care home is a friendly place. Staff are always kind and caring towards the residents and their needs. Management team is very helpful and supportive. I would say this is a well-run home.
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Review from V M (Sister of Resident) published on 25 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This home provides great care, attention, sympathy, kindness and professional care. They are always willing to speak to relatives at any time. The staff are always caring and polite. The manager of this care home is a real credit in my opinion.
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Review from S D (Day Care) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent. Very caring and attentive. The cleanliness of home is great, no smell of urine and regular cleaning.
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Review from Lorraine L (Wife of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband went to The Cedars in August 2019, after spending time in 2 other homes. I wasn't happy with either of the other homes. The care, if you can call it that, was not what I expected for the fees they charge so I took him away from both of them.
Now that he is in The Cedars, I am really happy
with the care he gets from all of the staff and the rooms are really nice and homely and refurbished each time. I don't have to visit him every day now as I know he is well cared for and he seems quite happy and so am I. The food is excellent.
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Review from Brenda V (Sister of Resident) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister had a live-in carer and a house in Dunmow. After a few falls, her hospital advised that she should go to a care home. The Cedars Care Home was able to take her at short notice, one month ago. It is near my home so I am able to visit nearly every day and may do so at any time of the day. She
has been continuously well cared for despite being unable to speak coherently or to walk on her own. The staff have been caring and supportive at all times. When there have been problems, I have promptly been kept fully informed. The staff are invariably friendly and helpful. I am impressed at how kind and supportive they are to residents who can rarely communicate their needs and frequently do not want to co-operate.
They are very professional and thoughtful (at all times).
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Review from Peter S (Friend of Resident) published on 8 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home always seems clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and helpful and my friend says how well she is looked after and how good the staff are.
The home is a pleasant and friendly place to visit.
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is my honest opinion that the care my mother receives at The Cedars is second to none! I have no qualms whatsoever to recommend the home to others. My mother has been welcomed and treated with consistent and tender care. It is an immaculate facility with dedicated staff.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Cedars Place is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.797 for Cedars Place is calculated as follows: ( (278 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 344 Ratings = 4.797
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedars Place is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 63 registered maximum number of service users is 12.6, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Jul 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Hazel Dockrell

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