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The home is set in its own attractive and accessible grounds which includes a patio, summerhouse and enclosed garden to the rear. The Home is situated in a quiet residential area, a short walk from local shops,...
Care Provided by The Cedars
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Cedars for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Cedars 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
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Megan Reed(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
The Cedars Reviews (68)
The Cedars has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.487) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cedars has 68 reviews.
The kitchen made an amazing cake for Sylvia's 90 th birthday.
And the home is always clean and tidy.
They are always very welcoming to all people and we always try and bring a dog for everyone in the home to enjoy.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you've found everyone at The Cedars to be so helpful and kind. It's wonderful to know that Sylvia's 90th birthday was made special with an amazing cake from our kitchen team - celebrations like these mean a great...
Cannot fault this lovely place, the carers are absolutely wonderful, always happy to help and nothing is too much trouble and they care for my mum every single day. Admin are always so helpful and always respond to any queries I may have, kitchen and laundry staff are always so welcoming and without forgetting the maintenance guy is great nothing seems to be too much trouble if I have an issue that needs addressing. Cannot fault the place at all
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your mum receives each day. Your kind words about our carers, admin team, kitchen, laundry, and maintenance staff mean a great deal to us and will be shared with...
My uncle is very happy when he attends for daycare, once a fortnight. The staff are very patient and kind to him as he has dementia, he likes routine. He enjoys the activities which he takes part in.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your uncle enjoys attending our day care sessions and that the routine, activities, and support suit him well. Our team takes great pride in providing patient, kind, and consistent care, especially for...
Welcomed warmly, attended and greeted warmly , showed Frank his chair . Ok care of him during the day, enabled me to do things .as I don't ever leave him. He is such a nice man. Thank you to everyone for all you do . Bless you all .
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that you and Frank felt so warmly welcomed and supported during the day. Our team always strives to provide attentive, compassionate care, and it means a great deal to know this gave you the confidence and freedom to...
Very friendly and caring staff. Always kept informed about how Mum is doing. Proactive when she has needed to see a doctor. The staff have helped her recover from a very dark place, where we weren't sure she would return from.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this kind feedback. We are truly grateful for your words and for the trust you placed in our team during what was clearly a very challenging time for your family. Our staff are deeply committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care, and it...
My Mother, was at the Cedars Care Home Purton for just over 2 years. During this time,she thoroughly enjoyed being there. All the staff were friendly and considerate towards her, and she formed a special bond with some of them. There was always something going on, from monkeys, parrots and even small ponies visiting to keep her interested and stimulated. The staff not only cared for my Mother, but also ensured we were coping as a family. Sadly my Mother passed away in May, just 12 days short of her 104th birthday. During her final few hours, the staff were outstanding with the care and dignity shown not only to her but us as a family during this difficult time. They are an outstanding team at the Cedars Purton for which I am forever grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this lovely review. It was a privilege to care for you mother, and we're all so sorry for your loss. If there's ever anything more we can do for you or your family, please just ask.
I find the carers very caring and professional even when dealing with sometimes troublesome residents and the people in charge run the care home very well ,all the staff seem happy in their work .its very clean and the food is good and appetizing. Every one at the cedars is very friendly to relatives too ,nothing too much trouble.
Thanks very much for this lovely review! Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team. It's great to hear you're so happy with The Cedars and if there's ever anything more we can do for you or your mum, please just ask!
My wife has responded very well to there care and attention enjoying and being involved in all the activities from singing along to the 60 music to dancing plus all the other activities the carers involve her in. She likes being at the home and being involved in the activities.
The hygiene and house keeping is very good as is the furniture . My wife looks always well dressed in clean laundered cloths, clean with her clean hair neatly brushed, her room is neat and tidy with the bed always made floors clean. The photograph of the family are displayed on her dressing table.
Her medicines are administered as directed by the doctor instructions, any accident or happening is relayed directly to the family
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Your kind words mean so much to the whole team. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with the care your wife is receiving, and that she loves all the activities in the home. If there's ever anything more we can do for her or for you, please just ask.
Initially, she was a little worried about what to expect, but within a very short period of time, she had been settled into her lovely, cosy, warm room and made to feel very welcome.
Three weeks on and she's thriving - the entire team could not be any kinder or more attentive. Nothing is too much trouble; the food is good and plentiful, cups of tea, coffee, snacks, and biscuits morning, afternoon, and evening. The facilities are excellent - she particularly loves the huge bathtub into which she can be raised and lowered.
All in all an outstanding facility, very well run and managed by truly wonderful, caring professionals.
Thank you for sharing your feedback on The Cedars, and for taking the time to write us a review. We're delighted to see how well your mum has settled in with us, and it's a pleasure to have her with us. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is ever anything more we can do to support her.
Staff always attentive. Food sometimes seems a bit 'samey'.
Thank you for your feedback on The Cedars - we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. We are grateful for your comment on the attentiveness of our team, and note your feedback on the menus, which we will pass on.
My dad has been a resident at The Cedars since November 2022. The care and love shown to him during this time is exceptional. This is our first experience of elderly care and the package delivered by the team is excellent given the financial parameters they have to work within. The financial impact of delivering such care is obviously very high, however a refresh/refurb to public areas and rooms alike should be made a priority for staff and residents. To finish, the love and care provided by The Cedars is superb.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and for your constructive feedback. If there is anything more we can do to support your dad, please just let us know.
Dad has been cared for with dignity and kindness. Staff members are always friendly, and The Cedars feels like one big family. It's lovely that so many activities and entertainment are provided for the residents. I am so glad Daad is being looked after so well. It has taken a lot of worry out of a very difficult time for us as a family. Thank you.
Many thanks for taking the time to write us a review and to give us some feedback on our dad's time with us. It is a pleasure to have him here at The Cedars, and we are glad to be able to support you as a family as well. If there is anything more we can do to help, please just let us know.
Since Mum moved into The Cedars, she has been looked after 24/7. All the staff are lovely, nothing is too much trouble, would recommend 100%. Mum is very happy living at The Cedars.
We're so glad to hear that your mum is happy with us at The Cedars! It's great to have her with us. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. If there is anything else we can do for your or your mum, please just let us know.
He passed away in August at the home and as a family, we were supported throughout and this still continues.
I cannot praise their compassion and professionalism enough.
Thank you for sharing your family's experience of The Cedars. We are so sorry for your loss and it was an honour to care for your father as part of our community at The Cedars. If there is anything more we can do to support your family, please don't hesitate to ask.
First-class care and service. Excellent staff, always very helpful, kind and happy.
Thank you for your feedback, we really do appreciate it. If there is anything else we can do for your family, please don't hesitate to ask.
Many thanks.
We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review, thank you. I will share your feedback with the team as I know it means a lot to them.
My mother was a resident at The Cedars from August 2021 until her death in December 2022, at the home. As a family, we found her care and understanding of her needs were excellent. From her blue-painted nails to her demanding behaviour, she was treated with kindness, respect and fun. Many thanks to all staff involved in her care.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and for your kind words. I'm glad your mother enjoyed her time with us - it was an honour to care for her.
I am so glad to be able to give my honest opinion on this care home, my husband is there. The first time I viewed this care home for my husband, where he would be happiest and made at home, this care home came across as the best home for warmth and a friendly atmosphere. Very caring staff, excellent food and entertainment organised well. The new manager has come across as helpful and easy to talk to. During the time my husband has been in care I have only missed two days out of six months, I have time to notice the kindness of staff. A very demanding job, as every resident has different needs. My husband tells me he is very happy there, which means a lot to me.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and share your experiences of The Cedars. I'm glad your husband is so happy with us and if there is anything else we can do to support him, or you, please just let us know.
The Cedars have welcomed my mum, who is 99 years old. Moving your parent into a care home is very stressful, however, all staff have been so caring and have been so supportive in making my mum feel settled. We are very impressed with the activities and community feel that The Cedars offers. All staff are keen to help with any questions and show kindness and compassion, treating all residents with respect and dignity.
I'm so glad your mum is settled with us at The Cedars - thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sure your experiences will be reassuring to other families in a similar situation and I hope you feel welcome in our community. If there is anything the team can do for you or your mum, please don't hesitate to ask.
Staff are good but need more help from head office. Management and The Orders of St John Care Trust need to stop wasting money. Senior management head office should have more dealings with families and friends of residents like meetings etc. and take note of what they say. More money should be spent on activities etc. The staff are good at caring etc if only the head office management were as good at theirs.
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and for your feedback. We value all feedback and I will pick up your comments with the home manager and area manager to see where we can make adjustments.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 May 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Meet the Team (2)

Megan joined the Trust in September 2025, where she became Home Manager at The Cedars. Previous to this, Megan worked in a variety of care settings in different roles, ranging from dementia care to acute care. Megan’s focus in her role as Home Manager is to ensure that all residents and staff are happy, and she believes the two go hand in hand.
Out of work, Megan loves the outdoors and going on walks around Wiltshire.

Lynn has been the Chef at The Cedars for just over a year now, and she has been in the industry for over 35 years. In this time, Lynn has worked in many sectors of catering, from officers mess to hotels.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cedars
What types of Care is The Cedars registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Cedars have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Cedars?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Cedars to the centre of Swindon?
4.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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