
she enjoyed taking part in the activities provided by the staff and visiting entertainersJ T(Son of Resident/Service User)

carers have been absolutely amazing with my Mam. Shown great compassion with both mam and myselfCarole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

home is always clean and tidy and staff are doing a great jobCarol H(Great-Niece of Resident/Service User)

she enjoyed taking part in the activities provided by the staff and visiting entertainersJ T(Son of Resident/Service User)

carers have been absolutely amazing with my Mam. Shown great compassion with both mam and myselfCarole G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

home is always clean and tidy and staff are doing a great jobCarol H(Great-Niece of Resident/Service User)

Cedar House is situated in a scenic conservation area and is a property that has benefited from significant investment in order to make the most of its potential as a care home. Cedar House is a 'home' first and foremost and offers a unique building with character and charm.
The staff team are experienced in quality residential care, with a focus on the individual needs. Cedar House offer long term residential...
Care Provided by Cedar House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 32 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cedar House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cedar House 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
Owner
- Cedar House Sunderland Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Irving (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Protected Meal times in place please check before visiting
Parking
- Parking for up to 8 cars at the front of the building
Cedar House Reviews (29)
Cedar House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.639) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedar House has 29 reviews.
We are happy with the general care my mother has been given, her feeding and personal care due to her Parkinson's Disease has been good. She is now bedfast and receiving two hourly care. When my mother was more lucid she enjoyed taking part in the activities provided by the staff and visiting entertainers. When my mother had her 91st birthday recently, it coincided with a visiting singer which made the occasion very special. The staff communicate very well with my mother, considering her difficulties with Parkinson's Disease. We are very happy with domestic support to my mother such as laundry, room cleaning and dietary menus.
Thanks very much I will share your feedback with the team
Mam been on end of life care from 2nd June. The staff/carers have been absolutely amazing with my Mam. Shown great compassion with both mam and myself. Have looked after Mam with great care and dignity. They keep me informed on everything that is happening throughout. Senior carer Amy and Kayleigh and Ashley been very supportive. As with all carers. Excellent care at difficult time.
Thank you very much for your lovely review! This will be shared with all the team at Cedar House.
Warm welcome when arrive to visit my Great Aunt staff always ask were we want go sit for our time there home is always clean and tidy and staff are doing a great job the care they give to there residents best care home ive ever being in my Auntie room is so nice has all she needs in there always clean 100%recommend
Many thanks for your review, this is great to hear. I will pass this onto all the Cedar House team.
A warm welcome is always offered to me when I visit my wife. Staff know who I am visiting. My wife is very well cared for. Her room is always clean and tidy. I am pleased to know she is in a safe place. The dining kitchen lounge is always clean and free from obstructions.
Thank you very much I will share your comments with our team
My uncle has complex mental health care needs which caused him to be moved out of his former care home. Sarah and the staff at Cedars have welcomed him and done everything they can to accommodate his preferences. We are very grateful to them all and highly recommend cedars as a caring establishment.
Thank you very much for your kind words I will share with the team
Mum has been a resident at Cedar House for over 2 years. She has settled very well. Staff and management alike always treat her with respect and dignity. My husband and I are very pleased with the home. All of the staff are very friendly and approachable at all times. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words - I will ensure to share this with the rest of the team
Staff so caring and friendly but a having more staff on shift would be of benefit to residents. My dad speaks positively about the majority of the staff. I do feel a lick of paint would make rooms a nicer place to be.
Thank you very much for your feedback we are currently decorating all communal areas within the home
Staff show care, respect and dignity. Staff are also very knowledgeable and explain the whys in detail when it comes to individual requirements and you are kept informed, nothing is to much trouble, they go above and beyond.
I find the all the staff at Cedar House very friendly. They've always got a smile when they open the door. If we've got any problem, it's always sorted. Dad is very settled now and it's lovely to see him getting involved with the activities. We are very happy with his care.
Any problems or worries I have about mam and dad are resolved without any problem. The staff are lovely, from management to domestics, carers and kitchen staff, nothing is a problem to them, they always help and mam and dad are happy and looked after.
The staff are always very friendly and helpful and my mam seems to be very happy there. They do lots of activities and parties for the residents and it's a happy place. There are always plenty of staff at work so there is always someone at hand if needed.
My mam has been very well looked after since being in the care home. It took her a while to settle in but now she seems quite settled. She enjoys joining in with the entertainment and likes going on trips out. They always have different themes depending on the time of year which makes it feel homely. She can help with tidying up especially in the garden which gives her some independence, she always enjoyed looking after her home and garden which makes her feel more at home.
With mam being in bed 24/7 and cannot drink on her own, who's giving her frequent drinks? When we go sometimes no cup and she is very thirsty when we take her tea.
I know staff are busy but it would be nice to have someone pop in every now and then to give her a drink. Otherwise mam seems settled.
Mam always complains food is cold, I've had to take it down to be microwaved a few times when I'm here as she won't eat it.
Care of my mam is very good. Always on the ball with health situations, the home does activities that try to include as many as possible and if relatives are in the home at that point, they include them by joining in, making them cups of tea etc. I always feel welcome when I visit and feel informed with her care. Thank you.
They seem to be maintaining the standards they have set and be making an effort for Christmas. The staff always seem genuinely committed to helping the residents and treating them with kindness and care. Visitors are always welcome.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We are working hard to ensure we maintain high care standards.
Would like to thank all the staff for looking after my dad. It's great to know he is in such good hands. Would definitely recommend Cedar House Care Home to anyone. I feel much more relaxed knowing my dad is in such good hands. Thank you.
Thank you very much, we will share your thoughts with the rest of the team.
The staff look after her and I feel confident that they know her and understand her needs well.
When she was poorly recently they were quick to recognise it and act on it calmly, caring for her throughout.
Thank you very much, I wil ensure your feedback is shared with the team.
The care and kindness delivered by the Cedar House team cannot be overestimated. It has been such a reassurance to my father and me that my mam is being cared for by such a caring and professional team. The past few months during the pandemic have been difficult but I have been able to trust that Mam is being cared for so well and we have been so well supported.
I am very happy with the care given to my parents within Cedar House. They are always treated well by staff who are very caring. They are always clean and well presented. Their room and clothes are always clean. They are always in their own clothes! I would definitely recommend the home to others.
Sadly my father died very suddenly a few months after moving in, but the staff were amazing. My mother currently lives here and is extremely happy.
Her main topics are the food, which she loves, even eating things she has never eaten in her life before and her room which is quite spacious and has a garden view.
My private views are that the staff are amazing, easy to talk to and to get on with, and if there are any problems at all they keep me in the loop. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them and should I need to talk to them there is always someone available to allay any fears about any worries, especially this year, which has been a very hard year for them.
If anyone asks, should I look at Cedar House as a place for my parents? I would say yes without hesitating.
Thank you all.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 May 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar House
What types of Care is Cedar House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cedar House have?
There are 30 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cedar House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cedar House to the centre of Sunderland?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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