Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Portland Avenue, Seaham SR7 8BT
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  • Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home, Seaham
With a team who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents, Cedar Court provides residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care. They also provide rehabilitation and pre-bookable respite care breaks.

The home is very much at the heart of the local community. School children often pop in to take part in activities and singing. There is regular entertainment from singers, musicians and choirs, and the local church run regular services for the residents. And there are trips out in the home’s minibus, from pub lunches to garden centres and shopping.

There are so many activities to enjoy, from pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages to animal visits, with everything from snakes and tortoises to rabbits and dogs. And a stone’s throw from the coast, residents often enjoy walks along the harbour.

The home has lots of bright and airy spaces to enjoy, from the lounges, where residents enjoy activities and spending time with loved ones, to the dining rooms, where they enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared by the chef. From roast dinners with all the trimmings, to fish and chip Fridays and lighter bites such as home-made soups and freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea.

The residents love to get involved in ‘foody’ activities, baking and cake decoration, making pizzas and pies. And there is always a special menu for special occasions, from afternoon tea to themed nights.

Loved ones, who are welcome at any time, are embraced into life at Cedar Court. There are regular relatives’ meetings and a private family and friends Facebook page, where relatives can see what their loved ones have been enjoying doing, even if they can’t be there in person.

The gardens are wonderful, with wheelchair friendly pathways and raised beds, for residents who enjoy gardening.

Cedar Court also has a beautiful hair salon, for weekly appointments with the mobile hairdresser.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1134
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1326
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1134

Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1134 and for nursing care £1326, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Keeley Bland (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (68)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)

Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home Reviews (118)

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Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home has 118 reviews.

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Review from Judith H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband enjoys living at Cedar Court. He always tells me what he has had to eat, excellent food, can tell by the weight he has gained. He enjoys the entertainment that is provided. The staff are brilliant too.

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Review from Valerie N (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Cedar Court are remarkably kind and patient, showing a great deal of care and professionalism often in difficult circumstances. I have nothing but praise and admiration for their care in looking after my mum in her last year of life. They encouraged her to engage with other residents and
the many lovely activities they organised, and attended to all her needs whilst preserving her dignity.

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Review from J B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sadly, my mother-in-law passed away this week. The care and sympathy relating to our loss are beyond measure. We feel that our loss is not just an everyday occurrence but heartfelt and that is much appreciated. The staff here are more than amazing.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has settled really well into living at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home.
We can't thank the staff enough, his room is so nice and it's kept clean at all times, he's really well looked after by a fantastic team of people who really do care for their residents.
Couldn't ask for more.

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Review from Lynn F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mam was first in Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home in time to heal which she was well looked after. On returning home after a few weeks she asked the family could I go back there, she said she felt safe and all the staff are nice which is good for the staff at Cedar Court, so Mam has been back
in since September 2022. All the family are happy with the care she receives and the knowing that she is safe at night. All the staff are great with our mam as she has Alzheimer's the stories she can makeup and the staff just go with her to a point.

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Review from Malcolm E (Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like it here. Staff are helpful and the food is nice.

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Review from Bill S (Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like living here.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has only recently come into this care home. So far, everything seems like it’s going well. The staff are so nice, they have time to answer any questions and nothing is ever a bit of bother which to me, is exactly what I want to see. Dad seems to like it which is my main priority and I know he’s
100% getting the care he needs. Thank you to the staff for everything you all do on a daily basis.

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Review from Muriel B (Resident) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have no complaints. Treatment by all is vert good.

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Review from W D (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely care home, beautiful rooms and residents are treated with respect. Staff are all so kind and helpful.

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Review from Olive C (Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I enjoy living here.

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Review from Stella M (Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like to join in activities, like to dance.
I think staff do a great job.

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Review from Gordon H (Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well looked after.
Good great.

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Review from B G (Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like the activities that are planned.
Staff are all very happy and helpful.

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Review from Joyce S (Resident) published on 27 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pleased to have come here for extra care.
Staff helpful.
Like to join in activities/games.

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Review from Alison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really worried and upset when Mam had to go into care due to illness. However, the care and attention she received was first class from all staff, and now after being a resident for six months, it's so nice to see her happy and content. All staff are so helpful, caring and pleasant.

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Review from Sam L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although my grandad was only a resident of Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home for a month or so I can honestly say the care staff and the care home are amazing. The place was always immaculate, the staff were always friendly and were fabulous with my grandad. I would highly recommend this care home
to anyone looking for residential care. The manageress and her team are a great bunch of people who go above and beyond.

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Review from John R (Resident) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Well cared for here.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your review for Cedar Court - we so appreciate your kind words! Best wishes, Fae.

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Review from Olive R (Resident) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love being here. Staff are very good.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words about our team - we are so pleased you love living at Cedar Court! Best wishes, Fae.

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Review from Evie T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great care home!
Invited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Great party!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.940 for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (457 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 485 Ratings = 4.94

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home is based on 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 41 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Mar 2021

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (4)

Keeley

Keeley Bland

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

Keeley has worked for Sanctuary Care for five years now. "I love working at Cedar Court because of the residents and the staff - I just love the job.”

David

David Edwards

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2015

“This is always something that I have wanted to do and I love it”

Anne

Anne Taylor

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2015

Anne is one of our team leaders at Cedar Court and she has been with us since 2015. Anne loves her role as a Team leader, coming from a teaching background. Her residents make her smile each and every day.

Denise

Denise Halliday

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2004

Denise is our chef at Cedar Court. She has worked here for nearly 20 years and just loves listening to all our residents' wonderful stories. She also commends the strong teamwork in the kitchen and throughout the home.

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