
I cannot begin to say how wonderful she is cared for and it gives the family such peace at mindYvonne S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff at Cedar Lodge have provided my mum with the utmost care and love every single day.Dan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Being here staff accepted me for me. They never judge. Their support is amazing.Jemma D(Resident / Service User)

I cannot begin to say how wonderful she is cared for and it gives the family such peace at mindYvonne S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff at Cedar Lodge have provided my mum with the utmost care and love every single day.Dan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

Being here staff accepted me for me. They never judge. Their support is amazing.Jemma D(Resident / Service User)

Cedar Lodge in Taunton is a friendly home for people needing residential care.
Trained caring staff treat residents with dignity and respect.
There are a wide variety of social activities for residents to enjoy that suit their interests.
Nutritious meals are provided that cater to special dietary requirements.
Care Provided by Cedar Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Limes starting at £2000
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cedar Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cedar Lodge 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Willinbrook
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jacob Nye (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2005
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Visiting
- N/A
Parking
- N/A
Cedar Lodge Reviews (62)
Cedar Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedar Lodge has 62 reviews.
I visit the home weekly but on different days. I have always found my relative clean, tidy and well cared for. The home itself is always clean, as is his room. His clothing is washed and clean and neatly put away. I find the staff friendly, approachable and showing kindness to all residents. Some residents can display challenging behaviour at times, but staff continue to show care and kindness. I have witnessed many attempts by staff to encourage and engage residents in a variety of activities. The food provided is of good quality. My relative is content with his surroundings, making allowance for his dementia and has made no complaints to me about his treatment. He especially likes the food, which from a highlight of his day. I have no qualms about recommending the home to future residents.
Thank you very much for your detailed care review. I'm really pleased to hear your brother is enjoying his time at Cedar Lodge and indeed the food! Your comments mean so much to everyone at Cedar Lodge. Thank you for your continued support and care. I look forward to seeing you soon. Take care.
I cannot praise all staff members and management enough for all they do to keep the residents happy and safe.
We as a family are really grateful for all you do.
Thank you for your review and kind words they mean so much to us all at Cedar Lodge. Thank you and your family for all the support over the years! Take care, Matthew.
The staff are very friendly, often having a good laugh which they share with us residents.
The manager is excellent.
Thank you so much for your kind words and heartwarming reflection it means so much to us all at Cedar Lodge. Please let me know anytime if there is anything we can do 24/7 to make your stay more comfortable. Looking forward to summer fun and fete! Take care.
Well, where do I begin? What a wonderful member of staff one colleague is. She truly went above and beyond on Saturday 9th September, accompanying my mum to her granddaughter's wedding ceremony. From the minute of meeting at Cedar Lodge on the morning until returning early evening, she was by my mum's side. I am so grateful of this, I can't say thank you enough.
See you soon and take care, Home Manager.
The setting is homely and welcoming; the daily activities are varied and interesting, which my father enjoys.
I am reassured that my father is in the best place for his health needs, and I am confident the care he receives meets my expectations.
Take care.
We have nothing but praise for Cedar Lodge and all the wonderful staff at the care home. The staff are caring, compassionate and dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to our dad for which we truly appreciate, it is very reassuring to know that our dad is so well cared for. We highly recommend Cedar Lodge and thank you to all the staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words, support over the years and review. I will be sure to pass this review to our team at Cedar Lodge.
See you all soon
Take care.
Each time I visit the home, see my mum or meet the team, I feel so reassured that my mum is receiving the best care, attention and love. While it's never easy to see a loved one suffer and decline from this degenerative disease, it is some solace that she is in such care. My thanks to the manager and his team of professionals at Cedar Lodge.
Kind regards
I cannot give enough praise to the staff at Cedar Lodge, they always go over and beyond what I’d expect ensuring my dad is looked after. He recently needed treatment at hospital, every day for a week, they brought him back and forth keeping him calm and comfortable. I would recommend Cedar Lodge to anyone.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review of our Cedar Lodge Care Home. It is wonderful to hear that your dad is being so well cared for by our staff team who always go the extra mile. I will pass your kind words on to the manager and staff as I'm sure they'll be delighted to hear your great feedback. Take care.
She now regards Cedar Lodge as her home and has made new friends.
Thank you all so very much.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so delighted that your wife is happy and has made new friends. We understand how difficult it was for you, and it's been a pleasure for us to be able to help and put your mind at rest.
My brother has been a resident for nearly two years. He has a lovely, spacious and sunny room. The staff are patient and take great care of him. Sometimes this may not be easy, but they do it with good grace and humour. Cedar Lodge has been perfectly fair in their application of Covid-19 restrictions. We are now relieved that they are being relaxed.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and your kind words, which will be shared with the team. It is so lovely to hear such great feedback.
My mum is a resident at Cedar Lodge Care Home and is the happiest that my sister and I have seen her in years. The staff are truly wonderful. She likes to go out and they take her for walks or shopping whenever she asks. If we have any questions the manager is always available to help us. I cannot fault this care home in any way and it is such a relief to us to see her so well cared for and so happy in her later years. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words and review, this means so much to everyone at Cedar Lodge.
It's wonderful to hear how our service is valued by loved ones.
We continue to strive for excellence and value feedback at any time.
Take care.
Matthew and team.
My family are very grateful for the fantastic care given to my mother at Cedar Lodge. The care is supportive, friendly and professional. She feels that Cedar Lodge is her home and the staff are her friends. We could not hope for better.
Kindest regards.
I visit my mum a few times a week and every time I go in, the staff know exactly what my mum has been doing, how she is, etc. It gives me a warm feeling that all the staff are aware, they all care and they all take time to chat to all the residents, no one is excluded. All residents are cared for equally and I cannot imagine a lovelier environment for my mum to be in. Mum is always dressed well and looks good, something that was always important to her. The staff make sure she eats well and on the days she does not want to eat they sit with her and try to support her. All I can say is that it is a lovely environment.
We greatly appreciate the time you have taken to complete this wonderful review. It is lovely to read your positive comments on the care and support received by your mum. Our staff take great care and respect when providing support for all our residents and their loved ones. I will personally ensure that all the team are aware of your comments and feedback. Kindest regards.
Dad moved into Cedar Lodge nine months ago, he was made to feel very welcome and so was I. I have been impressed at the level of communication, care and compassion shown by the staff; whenever I ring the senior always knows where Dad is and how he has been. If he is unwell I am informed immediately and told about treatment/GP visits etc. I observe that Dads views and wishes are respected, he is not patronised or belittled. He is encouraged to be as independent as he can be and he feels he can make his own decisions. The staff are stable and consistent, I feel that the staff really know him as an individual and would know if he was unhappy. Dad has been happy since his move into Cedar Lodge, he recently had a stroke, staff kept me updated and were proactive in ensuring his needs were met. I have not had to chase them on anything.
Our staff take great care and respect when providing support for all our residents and their loved ones. I will personally ensure that all the team are aware of your comments and feedback. Kindest regards.
All of the carers make her feel loved and well cared for.
We greatly appreciate the time you have taken to complete this wonderful review. Feedback is greatly valued by the team and allows us to ensure we are delivering a very high standard of care and support. So I will personally ensure that all the team are aware of your comments. All the very best.
My grandad was living here for 5 years and he loved living here. He was always given and shown love by every employee there.
The staff always made his very large family welcomed.
When he became very poorly the staff were amazing they treated him just like he was their family member. They were so supportive of the family as we were always there, even slept there. They went above and beyond for us all. As a family we can’t thank them enough for the past 5 years, Cedar Lodge is one of a kind and can’t recommend it enough.
The end of life care and treatments she received were above and beyond. Doctors and nurses and carers kept her from pain, she went to sleep at peace. The allowed me to be with her all this time and gave me great support and are still supporting me now.
We look forward to seeing you soon; the kettle is always on at Cedar Lodge.
With fond memories, Matthew Parish.
Well done all.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review of Cedar Lodge. Our staff take great care and respect when providing care for our residents and it's so lovely to read such lovely comments, which I shall be sure to share with them. Kindest regards.
It is now over six years since my mother went into Cedar Lodge. I cannot begin to say how wonderful she is cared for and it gives the family such peace at mind that she is so well looked after. We are always made to feel welcome when we visit and the staff are all amazing and do such a wonderful job and credit to them all for being such a great team. I would not hesitate to recommend this care home to place your loved one.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review of Cedar Lodge. Our staff take great care and respect when providing care for our residents and it's so lovely to read such lovely comments, which I shall be sure to share with them. It can be a difficult decision when moving a loved one...
The care and love my mother has been shown in her stay has been overwhelming, we are delighted. Also when we visit, we are treated as part of the family. Many thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of Cedar Lodge. Our staff take great care and respect when providing support for all our residents and their loved ones. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to all the team. Kindest regards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 October 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 17 July 2026Rooms available for individuals living with dementia and looking for a wonderful homely residential home.
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- 11 Apr 2011Recipient: Cedar Lodge
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