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Cedar Grange has many original features you would expect from properties built around the 1900s, and mixes these with exciting and cutting edge themes and settings in a specialist dementia nursing environment. They want residents to feel very much at...
Care Provided by Cedar Grange
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 36 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Accreditations
- The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cedar Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cedar Grange 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
- Cedars Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Vanessa Rigby (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
Parking
- Onsite parking available
Cedar Grange Reviews (60)
Cedar Grange has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.479) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedar Grange has 60 reviews.
I could not ask for a better place of care for my dad. The staff here I can only describe as truly magnificent. I am truly overwhelmed emotionally with the care, kindness, empathy and total dedication the staff here provide that comes from each and every one of them. Hearts of gold that I'll never forget.
My mother has been living in Cedar Grange for several years in all this time she had been very happy, always happy on my visits, well dressed, well-groomed. The staff are always cheerful and calming always during this whole pandemic, now that I am able to visit again I can see that Cedar Granges care standards have not dropped and remain high.
From the day my husband took up residence at Cedar Grange in October 2020 he was treated with kindness, compassion and most of all care in every aspect of the word. Nothing was too much trouble whatever the question when asked. The care team treated him as if he were one of their own. He settled in quite quickly and although we were unable to visit inside the home due to Covid - window visits were arranged with the provision of two-way speaker systems which enabled us to carry out conversations, thus keeping the contact. Sadly, he passed away in January after spending 2 weeks in hospital but as a family, we will always be grateful to everyone at Cedar Grange for all the support we received from them.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Cedar Grange Care Home. We really appreciate your kind words and observations and will ensure that they are passed on to our team in the home. Not being able to have our residents' families visit us properly has been very hard for us all,...
I have great admiration for the way Cedar Grange coped with the pandemic. Lockdown was managed knowledgeably, consistently and sensitively. The home adapted efficiently to constantly changing situations keeping all residents safe and contented. The staff were cheerful and imaginative in their approach to residents well being with letters home, celebrations and a wide range of stimulating activities. They were always happy to give telephone updates and demonstrated a genuine concern for the callers well being. The management team and staff work tirelessly to ensure our loved ones have the best life possible.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that...
Having previously had a bad experience at another care home we were relieved that mum settled well at Cedar Grange. We felt that the staff made a real effort to get to know mum and were genuinely fond of her. We were always made to feel welcome and the staff were very accommodating. The management team are proactive and forward-thinking. Staff training is the key to an excellent CQC report next time. Thank you.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that...
Cedar Grange has been a godsend for my dad and our family. Dad ios treated like a loved family member and we rest knowing he is well taken care of. The staff and management are professional, friendly and go the extra mile. Would thoroughly recommend. During COVID19 they were selfless and amazing they deserve a lot of credit we are so grateful.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that...
Cedar Grange Care Home is a lovely friendly place. The staff appear to be very dedicated to the service users and appear to genuinely care about them. I visited a few care homes before choosing Cedar Grange, it possessed a lot of warmth and felt inviting. The manager appears to have some good innovative ideas which contribute to the well being of residents.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Dad is well cared for and looked after very well. I am glad I chose this care home for Dad.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
The staff are friendly and very caring. Nothing is too much trouble if you have a question they are always there to help.
Dad has settled well after a few ups and downs which is to expected. He is always smart and well dressed as are all the residents. The home is lovely and clean, dad's room is small but adequate for his needs. It is always clean and tidy. Two points to raise - on day of arrival we were told just to take dad to his room to unpack. I didn't feel they welcomed dad as they should considering he was new. No information provided of routine what happens in the home etc. Dad has always been clean-shaven, on quite a few occasions he has not had a shave. He has also had his moustache shaved off! Luckily we don't mind as he looks younger.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Cedar Grange, we really appreciate your comments and kind observations. We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents...
First respite in 5 years and 1st time resident has stayed in any type of home. She spent two weeks at Cedar Grange and returned in good health and spirits. All staff including cleaners were excellent - would be happy to recommend Cedar Grange.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Cedar Grange, we really appreciate your kind words.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
It was a very difficult decision as a family to put mum into residential care. We found it really stressful at the beginning. Now we know it was the right decision for both mum and the family. Cedar Grange is the right place for our mum.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Cedar Grange, we really appreciate your kind words. We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
During the past 2 years, my mum has been at Cedar Grange. All her care needs have been fully met. All the staff show genuine care for the residents. We have been impressed with continual improvement to the facilities and services, particularly the increased amount of activities available, which include activities previously enjoyed by residents as hobbies.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of Cedar Grange, we really appreciate your kind words.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
We moved my mother in law to Cedar Grange earlier in 2017. A continuing deterioration in her mental faculties resulted in her previous care home advising that they could no longer meet her needs. From day one the staff at Cedar Grange have presented as confident, professional and caring. They assessed and understood my mother in laws individual needs, and are providing a very comfortable and safe environment in which to meet them. She appears a lot happier and more settled as a result. The home exudes a positive, homely yet stimulating atmosphere. Residents appear encouraged and genuinely cared for, rather than 'controlled'. Just feels right and I would recommend to anyone with a relative for whom they are seeking residential care, and particularly dementia type care.
We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
My sister and I are very happy with the care our mother is receiving. Her needs are well catered for and she clearly likes the staff, whom we have found friendly too. We have good communication links with the home and we are kept abreast of any changes in our mother's health. The accommodation and communal areas are always clean and there are no lingering unpleasant smells which I have found in other establishments. The owners have worked very hard on the décor of various lounges and the corridors. The conservatory is offered as a private area when visiting which is a great asset and refreshments are always offered and that is much appreciated. I would, and indeed have, recommended Cedar Grange to others.
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review of Cedar Grange, we really appreciate your thoughtful comments. We actively encourage feedback and always endeavour to act upon any suggestions that are made to ensure we continue to offer the best care and support for our residents and their families.
Very impressive care home good furnishings. Somewhere you would place your loved ones. Carers are angels unless you ask questions and concerns about their health. They do not look well. Then you are told it is not a nursing home. They have a lot of dementia residents to look after. Is that classed as nursing care? Took my husband just five months, 16thSept to 15th Feb, to die. From being reasonably fit when he was first admitted to Cedar Grange.
I am very sorry to hear however that you found other aspects of the home and...
I am always warmly greeted when visiting. I've been impressed with the detailed, individual, personal care my mother has received.
My monthly meetings with the care team have been a very important communication channel and proved extremely useful in my understanding of the latest developments at the care home.
It is clear that Cedars Care Group have invested significant resources into Cedar Grange and that these resources are so accurately focused on the needs of their residents. I believe that their success is achieved by employing managers and senior staff with a huge amount of talent and experience. Having said that, it would be remiss to ignore the commitment of the rest of the team. One thing that has particularly impressed me is the caring relationship that all staff, even the cleaner or maintenance man, has with my mother, who is a resident at Cedar Grange. We never expected such a high level of care in this respect.
My mother is 89 years of age and has dementia. Cedar Grange is her home and her world. It is a place where she is not only safe, but 'feels safe'. Whilst the building is beautiful, I believe that my mother's happiness comes from the caring relationship that she enjoys with all members of staff, who 'genuinely care' and include families in their care plans.
Sadly mum died on Monday the 9/1/2017 with all our family by her bedside, dad held her hand until she slipped away.
The care staff and all the girls treated mum with total respect and treated her like their own. I have emailed Cedar Grange head office to thank them and pass on my family's regards to the team. If you want that personal touch for your loved one, then Cedar Grange would be the place.
Mums room was beautiful, the staff looked after my dad as well, making a fuss of him for which he's very grateful for. Although the CQC report had a couple of points I wouldn't have any issues in referring this care home, sometimes you have to go with your gut feeling which I did and it payed off.My family and myself want to say thank you for making mums final days special.
All the staff at Cedar Grange are very caring, always pleasant and patient. The individual care and personal kindness my mother and myself received in the last week of her life was above and beyond the home's remit.
Sadly my father recently passed away in July 2015. The care he received from Cedar Grange (formerly Hope Cottage) was marvellous. Special thanks to all the staff who were amazing especially Diane who made his final years so special. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 September 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 19 Feb 2026
We are delighted to announce that Vanessa Rigby and the team at Cedar Grange have been awarded the prestigious Gold Accreditation in Dementia Care from the National Dementia Care Accreditation...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 04 Feb 2026Recipient: Cedar Grange
- 04 Feb 2026Recipient: Cedar Grange
- 07 Jun 2021Recipient: Cedar Grange
Meet the Team (2)

initial role was as a domestic cleaner at Woodlands Manor in Southport. It was a challenging
but rewarding experience. After a few short years, I progressed from Head Housekeeper to
Housekeeping Manager, overcoming various obstacles along the way.
As the group expanded, our CEO saw in me the dedication and skills needed for the role of
Quality Assurance Manager in the new Operations team. My responsibilities include
ensuring home compliance, overseeing maintenance work, and managing projects across
the entire group, a role I take on with a steadfast commitment to quality care.
I was recently approached to take on the role of Home Manager for Cedar Grange. I didn’t
hesitate to accept, as Cedar Grange has always been a source of pride for me. In
September 2019, I collaborated with the Operations team to assist Cedar Grange in
achieving an "Outstanding" CQC rating in responsiveness—a distinction that is not easily
attained. Furthermore, Cedar Grange received the "Best End of Life Care" award from the
Gold Standard Framework. This initial accreditation was a six-month process, during which
my team and I diligently compiled evidence to meet their 20 standards of care, resulting in a
Gold award. Upon re-accreditation, we were honoured to receive the highest possible award,
the Platinum Award. The team and the home are incredibly proud of these achievements.
It goes without saying that I am very proud of Cedar Grange. I am now happy to say I am the
manager while continuing my responsibilities with the Operations Support Team. I am
excited to lead Cedar Grange and support the team in achieving our goals. I am grateful to
Cedars Care Group for the opportunities and support that have led me to this point in my
career.

worker at Ash Croft House Nursing home. After my exams, the then manager recognized
my potential and offered me a full-time position, which I gratefully accepted. This was just
the start of my career, and I am deeply thankful for the opportunities that have come my way.
I have since progressed from HCA to Floor Manager, then to Care Manager and Deputy
Manager, a testament to my ambition and drive.
In 2012, with Cedars Group's growth, our CEO created the Operational Support Team, a
crucial department that provided strategic and operational support to our care facilities. I was
offered the position of Operational Care Manager, overseeing the teams in the different
homes and ensuring the highest standards of care across the board.
My work in the care field has not only been my vocation but also gives me a great sense of
pride. It is so rewarding, and I am lucky enough to say that I love my job and the impact it
has on the lives of those we care for.
Today, I find great joy in working closely with the staff at all our homes. My role goes beyond
management; I strive to empower our staff to grow and succeed. From senior carers to
deputy managers, I encourage and support their professional development, fostering a
culture of learning and progression.
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