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 Barbara & Shirley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website•
Overall Experience
Our Mother entered the Cedars at the end of January 2016. Sadly mum passed away in April 2016 our first impressions of the Cedars was great. The staff were very warm and welcoming an mum felt at home, also the Carers and Staff were professional, caring, respectful of mums needs and treated her with...
Our Mother entered the Cedars at the end of January 2016. Sadly mum passed away in April 2016 our first impressions of the Cedars was great. The staff were very warm and welcoming an mum felt at home, also the Carers and Staff were professional, caring, respectful of mums needs and treated her with dignity.
And I don't want to leave out the kitchen Staff they were wonderful what ever mum wanted for breakfast, lunch, dinner they went out of there way to provide that.
And I don't want to leave out the kitchen Staff they were wonderful what ever mum wanted for breakfast, lunch, dinner they went out of there way to provide that.
The Cedars and all the Staff and Carers really were awesome, clean rooms, clean bedding. If you are considering or looking into residential care for a loved one I implore you to look into the Cedars at Purton.
Review from Mark H (Grandson of Resident) published on 8 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
From the first visit to the home in October me and my Auntie felt very welcomed all the staff so much so I would be very happy to come here myself if needed. The staff go beyond the call of duty and the home has a lovely atmosphere. Very clean and tidy at all times day and night. Please keep up the...
From the first visit to the home in October me and my Auntie felt very welcomed all the staff so much so I would be very happy to come here myself if needed. The staff go beyond the call of duty and the home has a lovely atmosphere. Very clean and tidy at all times day and night. Please keep up the first class service. Thank you.
Review from Teresa G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Review from Jennie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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.
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.
Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 11 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
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.
Review from Christopher B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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...
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 mentioned previously, we are reviewing the replacement of older furniture and a refurbishment programme, so I hope you will see the benefits of this in due course. Please do not hesitate to come and talk to me about any other aspects - we very much welcome ideas and comments which will help us enhance the lives of our residents.
Review from Fiona T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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...
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 residents. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything else you feel we can do in this regard.
Review from Judith W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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...
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 cleaned. We also discussed your comment around staffing and I hope my explanation with regard to our recruitment plans has gone some way to allaying your concerns.
Review from Christopher B (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
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...
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.
Review from Hilda B (Sister of Resident) published on 5 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
Overall Experience
My sister continues to have excellent care. The home has greatly improved in the last year.
My sister continues to have excellent care. The home has greatly improved in the last year.
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
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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
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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