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The Cedars

High Street, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 4AF
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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,...  

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,305 - £1,390£1,450 - £1,565
Residential Dementia Care£1,455 - £1,510£1,600 - £1,665
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

home.

Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
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.

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

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)

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9.5

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.

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Review from Teresa G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is a resident in the Cedars Care Home, she has been diagnosed with dementia and recently was convinced her room was on the ground floor, but she has lived on the 1st floor for four years. She was so upset about going upstairs again the head of care said they could put mum in a room on the ground floor if it made her happy, so with the help from head of care, two housekeepers and the maintenance man and myself we moved mum downstairs that very day, mum was so happy she no can sit by her window and look out and see people coming and going. I cant thank the staff enough.

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Review from Jennie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother sadly only had a few months at The Cedars before her death. The care, friendliness and dignity of all at The Cedars was exceptional. I can only say good and positive things about The Cedars and thank all.

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Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since moving mother in during mid November, I am amazed at the change in her outlook. She had become very isolated and reclusive. Thanks to the dedication and friendly attitude of the staff she is much happier and content and mixes with others and both talks to them and sings with them.
Prior to moving in she hasn't been out of her flat for 2 and a half years, now in less than 6 weeks she has attended a local coffee morning and been on a day trip to the garden centre. She even sleeps in a bed now which she hasn't done for 6 years.

'Amazing' thanks to the management and staff for a very caring and professional attitude to care. Top marks, thank you.

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Review from Christopher B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generally very good permanent staff but not enough of them. Too much reliance on agency staff - not good. The home needs thoroughly updating, especially the chairs in public rooms. On speaking to staff the morale is very low and staff constantly leave - very bad for residents, you cannot get used to new members. Too many agency staff. The home manager is gradually improving the home (she has only been there a year). There has been no permanent home manager for two years.

Reply from Marietta Cranfield, Home Manager at The Cedars

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and I am pleased that you are noticing the improvements we are gradually implementing. As you rightly say, this does take time, but our recruitment drive is bearing fruit and we expect our use of agency staff to reduce as a result. As I have...  

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Review from Fiona T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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The overall care of our family member is very good and the staff are welcoming, friendly and caring. On occasions we have not been kept fully up to date or informed on our family members health, however this has recently changed for the better (staff shortages and staff changeover times). The staff worked very hard to provide entertainment and experiences for the residents and have made many changes to the main lounges etc which have improved the experience for the residents and visitors.

Reply from Marietta Cranfield, Home Manager at The Cedars

Thank you very much for your review, which recognises the improvements we are making at The Cedars. We welcome comments and observations from all visitors to the home as it helps us to ensure we are doing the right things to provide the best service, and most comfortable living environment for our...  

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Review from Judith W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have found the staff to be friendly to my mother and myself. The home is clean overall but there is a need to update and replace chairs in the lounge area and restaurant as they are to easily stained and are difficult to clean and are not kept clean and too old. On the whole permanent staff are very good but there is too much reliance on agency staff as they don't know the residents they lose the personal touch.

Reply from Marietta Cranfield, Home Manager at The Cedars

Thank you for your review, which is appreciated. I am glad to have had the opportunity to discuss with you our plans for improving the home, which will include options to replace older furniture. With regard to your specific point about the chairs, please be reassured that they are regularly...  

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Review from Christopher B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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visited on Wednesday and was spoken to by all the caring team and made to feel welcome. My friend was sleepy and in a wheelchair but comfortable I had just been given a cup of tea. After having had a bath she was very tidy and dressed in clean clothes. The breakfast room was clean in the main the chairs were cleaner but could do with another clean. But this is being addressed.

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Review from Hilda B (Sister of Resident) published on 5 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister continues to have excellent care. The home has greatly improved in the last year.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 May 2019
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveRequires improvement
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (2)

Megan Reed
Megan ReedJob Title:Home Manager at OSJCT The CedarsJoined: 2025

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 Taylor
Lynn TaylorJob Title:ChefJoined: 2018

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.

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