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 Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
The Cedars is a care home in Purton that has been servicing the local and wider Wiltshire community for over 30 years. It offers compassionate, individualised residential care for up to forty-nine residents.
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,...
The Cedars is a care home in Purton that has been servicing the local and wider Wiltshire community for over 30 years. It offers compassionate, individualised residential care for up to forty-nine residents.
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, Library, GP Surgery and the Community Hall.
The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT) operates 71 Care Homes and 14 Extra-Care Housing Schemes across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, West Sussex and Suffolk. OSJCT offers service includes residential, dementia, intermediate, respite, day care and specialised nursing.
The Orders of St John Care Trust values are at the heart of all they do. They provide person-centred care for older people in their care homes. Their five values are their behaviours and these are shared when they recruit new employees.
Their values are:
• Dedicated to Caring
• Empowering Individuals
• Respecting Each Other
• Promoting Communities
• Securing futures
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Care Provided by The Cedars
Dementia Care Types
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
Contact The Cedars to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
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
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
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.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Onsite Tours of The CedarsUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)Thank you for your interest in our home. We would love to show you around, introduce you our team, our residents, and give you a real flavour of what life is like with us. We look forward to welcoming you. We are able to arrange tours at other times on request. Do get in touch if you have any questions.
Remote Tours of The CedarsUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)The best way to get a feel for life at our home is coming to visit in person, but we understand that that is not always possible. If you would like to have a virtual tour of our home, we would be happy to arrange this, and can accommodate other times on request.
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 (70)
9.7
The Cedars has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.655) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cedars has 70 reviews.
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Review from K W (Son of Resident) published on 4 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
My dear mother passed away at The Cedars on the 29th September 2019 after spending six and a half years at this wonderful care home. The management and staff have been brilliant, helpful, caring and kind. They are all angels. My mother was very settled and happy here and this was due, in no small...
My dear mother passed away at The Cedars on the 29th September 2019 after spending six and a half years at this wonderful care home. The management and staff have been brilliant, helpful, caring and kind. They are all angels. My mother was very settled and happy here and this was due, in no small way, to the amazing, caring, kind staff. God bless each and every one of them.
Review from Wendy C (Resident / Service User) published on 5 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The majority of staff are very good, kind and caring.
My answers below are tempered by just a couple of staff members. On the whole, staff are excellent.
The majority of staff are very good, kind and caring.
My answers below are tempered by just a couple of staff members. On the whole, staff are excellent.
Review from W P (Resident / Service User) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I find this a happy and comfortable place to be.
I find this a happy and comfortable place to be.
Review from Graham H (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Review from Linda D (Resident / Service User) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Cheery. Friendly.
Cheery. Friendly.
Review from G D (Resident / Service User) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Everyone is very friendly and caring.
Everyone is very friendly and caring.
Review from David W (Husband of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Generally very kind and attentive. Feedback sometimes slow and do not seem to let you know if things that disappear from rooms are returned.
Generally very kind and attentive. Feedback sometimes slow and do not seem to let you know if things that disappear from rooms are returned.
Review from Di (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 2 August 2018 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
I had a simple query about the fees and the people who are supposedly in accounts could/would not even listen to my question. They kept saying irrelevant information which wasn’t in any way helpful to the question and have been very rude. I still am no wiser as to why there is a discrepancy, and...
I had a simple query about the fees and the people who are supposedly in accounts could/would not even listen to my question. They kept saying irrelevant information which wasn’t in any way helpful to the question and have been very rude. I still am no wiser as to why there is a discrepancy, and have just been told to pay up and shut up! I have never been treated like this in my entire life, my great aunt has complete comprehension and yet she is spoken to like she is an idiot. I can understand how she feels, as this is how they have also spoken to me.
Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
After several months after admission, my mother is very happy and settled.
The staff are very well motivated and nothing is too much trouble.
Even the hunts for aids, glasses and teeth which they carry out with a smile!
My mother has dementia but still enjoys the banter and jokes.
The staff are very well motivated and nothing is too much trouble.
Even the hunts for aids, glasses and teeth which they carry out with a smile!
My mother has dementia but still enjoys the banter and jokes.
The staff...
After several months after admission, my mother is very happy and settled.
The staff are very well motivated and nothing is too much trouble.
Even the hunts for aids, glasses and teeth which they carry out with a smile!
My mother has dementia but still enjoys the banter and jokes.
The staff handovers at shift change are very comprehensive.
Mother has problems choking sometimes.
Specialist speech, language therapists are asked to review her regularly.
Special soft diet has been arranged.
The staff are very well motivated and nothing is too much trouble.
Even the hunts for aids, glasses and teeth which they carry out with a smile!
My mother has dementia but still enjoys the banter and jokes.
The staff handovers at shift change are very comprehensive.
Mother has problems choking sometimes.
Specialist speech, language therapists are asked to review her regularly.
Special soft diet has been arranged.
Mum is always appropriately dressed.
Review from Geoff J (Son of Resident) published on 10 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The quality of care provided by a home depends largely on the quality of its staff and The Cedars is extremely fortunate.
A warm, friendly and helpful atmosphere is very apparent on arrival and I felt sure that The Cedars would give my mother the care I was hoping for. Real relationships are...
The quality of care provided by a home depends largely on the quality of its staff and The Cedars is extremely fortunate.
A warm, friendly and helpful atmosphere is very apparent on arrival and I felt sure that The Cedars would give my mother the care I was hoping for. Real relationships are formed between staff and residents.
A warm, friendly and helpful atmosphere is very apparent on arrival and I felt sure that The Cedars would give my mother the care I was hoping for. Real relationships are formed between staff and residents.
Three members of staff attended my mother's funeral. I think that says a lot.
Review from Debbie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
My father was a resident at The Cedars for 8 months. In the time that he was there, I was very happy with the care he received. We moved him from The Cedars in March as he had very challenging behaviour due to vascular dementia and needed specialised nursing care. As The Cedars is a residential...
My father was a resident at The Cedars for 8 months. In the time that he was there, I was very happy with the care he received. We moved him from The Cedars in March as he had very challenging behaviour due to vascular dementia and needed specialised nursing care. As The Cedars is a residential home his needs could not be met.
Review from Caroline F (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
My mother has Alzheimer's and has been living at The Cedars for a year now. When I visit she is always happy and contented. The staff are very caring and take the time to listen to suggestions that would make her time more enjoyable for example, types of activities that she enjoys like listening to...
My mother has Alzheimer's and has been living at The Cedars for a year now. When I visit she is always happy and contented. The staff are very caring and take the time to listen to suggestions that would make her time more enjoyable for example, types of activities that she enjoys like listening to music. The food is very good and the cleanliness is excellent. The home is well managed and secure and my mum is treated with dignity, giving me peace of mind.
Review from Roger S (Resident / Service User) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I have been a resident at The Cedars for nine months and find the staff very caring and helpful. My room is satisfactory, however, unlike newer homes, it lacks an ensuite. The room itself is large and comfortable. The food is generally good and activities are frequently available.
I have been a resident at The Cedars for nine months and find the staff very caring and helpful. My room is satisfactory, however, unlike newer homes, it lacks an ensuite. The room itself is large and comfortable. The food is generally good and activities are frequently available.
Review from Jean P (Regular Volunteer) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
A happy home, always a pleasure to visit. Staff and residents make me welcome. All staff seem truly caring and will do whatever necessary to ensure the comfort and safety of everyone in the home.
A happy home, always a pleasure to visit. Staff and residents make me welcome. All staff seem truly caring and will do whatever necessary to ensure the comfort and safety of everyone in the home.
Review from S P (Regular Volunteer) published on 3 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I have been a volunteer for a few months now and I enjoy helping out, doing craft lessons, joining in lots of activities with the residents. All staff members are polite and helpful when I need advice or anything. I am getting some experience to hopefully become a carer myself one day.
I have been a volunteer for a few months now and I enjoy helping out, doing craft lessons, joining in lots of activities with the residents. All staff members are polite and helpful when I need advice or anything. I am getting some experience to hopefully become a carer myself one day.
Review from Jennifer T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 7 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
Father-in-law has settled in well. The staff are friendly and helpful. If there is a concern they are dealt with swiftly and sympathetically. The home is a bright, clean and cheerful place to be. Always feel very welcome and part of the home's community.
Father-in-law has settled in well. The staff are friendly and helpful. If there is a concern they are dealt with swiftly and sympathetically. The home is a bright, clean and cheerful place to be. Always feel very welcome and part of the home's community.
↩Reply from Elaine Brewster, PR & Comms Manager at The Cedars
We are pleased to confirm that we now have two new Activity Coordinators at the home, with a full programme of events every day. We're advertising these events with posters on notice boards on every corridor.
Review from Colin C (Resident / Service User) published on 5 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I have been here six months and find it a very pleasant place to live, lovely surroundings.
When you have a problem the staff are very happy to help.
When you have a problem the staff are very happy to help.
Nothing is too much for them.
I have been here six months and find it a very pleasant place to live, lovely surroundings.
When you have a problem the staff are very happy to help.
When you have a problem the staff are very happy to help.
Nothing is too much for them.
Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 24 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I enjoy knitting and activities.
I like sitting out in the garden. The staff are very kind and helpful.
I enjoy knitting and activities.
I like sitting out in the garden. The staff are very kind and helpful.
Review from V T (Friend of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
I have always found the staff very helpful and friendly.
My friend has settled in well and is very happy. I have seen a big improvement in her health and well-being.
My friend has settled in well and is very happy. I have seen a big improvement in her health and well-being.
The staff work hard to give a very homely and pleasant environment.
I have always found the staff very helpful and friendly.
My friend has settled in well and is very happy. I have seen a big improvement in her health and well-being.
My friend has settled in well and is very happy. I have seen a big improvement in her health and well-being.
The staff work hard to give a very homely and pleasant environment.
Review from Debbie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
The Cedars appears to be run very well. The staff are all very nice and always seem to have time to listen to any comments we may have. My mum has a lovely room and gets looked after very well. The Cedars is close to dads house, so it means he can visit most days. The family are all very happy with...
The Cedars appears to be run very well. The staff are all very nice and always seem to have time to listen to any comments we may have. My mum has a lovely room and gets looked after very well. The Cedars is close to dads house, so it means he can visit most days. The family are all very happy with the Cedars and hope everything stays the same while mum is there.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 May 2019Overall
Good
Good
- 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.
News (2) & Events (0)
News
- 09 Oct 2026
Keeping residents safe and ensuring staff are prepared for emergencies was the focus of a recent hands-on fire awareness training session at The Cedars Care Home in Purton, Wiltshire. Team...
- 21 Sep 2026
The Cedars is celebrating another outstanding achievement after once again being awarded the highest possible 5-star Food Hygiene Rating, marking the second consecutive year the home has received this prestigious...
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events for The Cedars.
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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Cedars.
Meet the Team (4)
Debbie ScammellJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2004
Debbie has been employed with The Orders of St John Care Trust since 2004, having started her career with the organisation straight from school as a...
Debbie has been employed with The Orders of St John Care Trust since 2004, having started her career with the organisation straight from school as a Kitchen Assistant.
Over the years, Debbie has progressed through a variety of roles within the organisation, including Carer, Care Leader, Night Carer, Night Care Leader, Head of Care and Deputy Manager. Her extensive experience across these roles has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the care sector and the needs of those she supports.
During her time with the organisation, Debbie has continued to develop her skills and professional knowledge, achieving a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
Outside of work, Debbie enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her family.
Mel PotterJob Title Head HousekeeperJoined 2021
Mel leads the housekeeping, laundry, and domestic teams to ensure our home is clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming for every resident. Mel...
Mel leads the housekeeping, laundry, and domestic teams to ensure our home is clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming for every resident. Mel oversees’ s daily cleaning, infection control standards, laundry services, and home environment maintenance — making sure our spaces feel warm and homely.
Mel has worked with the Trust since 2021 joining as a housekeeper, then as activity co-ordinator and now Head Housekeeper.
In her spare time, Mel likes to go to the gym and spending time with her granddaughter.
Dani HooperJob Title Head of CareJoined 2015
Dani has worked with the Trust since 2015, joining as a Carer. Dani progressed within OSJCT and became a Care Leader and now Head of Care.
Dani...
Dani has worked with the Trust since 2015, joining as a Carer. Dani progressed within OSJCT and became a Care Leader and now Head of Care.
Dani says good care means seeing the person first — not just their needs, but their story, preferences, and what matters most to them, and her greatest pride is seeing residents happy, independent, and supported in the way that’s right for them
In Dani’s spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends and walk her dog, Bernard.
Tanya Elaine ScuttJob Title ChefJoined 2019
Tanya creates fresh, nutritious, tasty meals for all our residents — catering for every dietary need, preference, and personal taste. From...
Tanya creates fresh, nutritious, tasty meals for all our residents — catering for every dietary need, preference, and personal taste. From home-cooked classics to special celebrations, Tanya ensures food is safe, appetising, and made with care, listening to what residents love.
Tanya has worked with the Trust since 2019, joining as a Carer, then joining the catering department before being promoted to Chef.
In Tanya’s spare time, she likes to socialise with friends, taking her dogs for a walk, going to the gym or a run.
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