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The home specialises in end of life nursing care and has held Gold Standard Framework platinum accreditation in end of life care since June 2018.
The team also provides nursing and nursing dementia care for residents.
The Cedars have a dedicated Gold Standard Framework nurse who is passionate and dedicated...
Care Provided by The Cedars Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 31 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 The Cedars Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Cedars Nursing Home 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Park Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Balazs Salamon(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- The home is open to relatives and friends 24 hours per day.
Parking
- Limited parking due to space. On street parking and pay and display close by.
The Cedars Nursing Home Reviews (13)
The Cedars Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.161) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cedars Nursing Home has 13 reviews.
My father despite being terminally ill-health has improved his quality of life since being at The Cedars. He is being extremely well looked after and treated with complete dignity. He's clean and tidy at all times, as is his room, we are made to feel very welcome as well.
As her son, I have a good rapport with all the staff and am kept aware of her ups and downs regularly, as well as any changes to her medical needs.
Although mum cannot communicate verbally, she does smile and laugh when the fancy takes her.
Most impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness and efficiency. I am also most impressed with the stimulation of music afternoon in which most residents participated.
I consider we have been very lucky getting a place for my husband in this lovely nursing home, while it may not be perfect it reaches most expectations. I know my husband is as happy as you could be when living in The Cedars.
Made welcome, taken in by nurse in the lift, I have mobility issues.
My friend was in a lovely bright room.
Staff came in to check all was we and if anything was needed.
My mother has been resident at the Cedars for the last three years and in that time has always been treated with dignity and respect. The carers are amazing and always show care and compassion to my mother. I know I can drop in anytime and will find a warm welcome from ALL the staff, the office, the nurses, the carers, the activity staff, the cooks, the house supervisors, the cleaners, the maintenance guys. They are the backbone of this wonderful care home. Although my mother’s health is deteriorating I know she couldn’t be in a better place.
My father was moved to Cedars Nursing Home from Castle Hill House when he needed more nursing care as his condition worsened. This could have a traumatic move but was handled with the utmost care and kindness. He was nursed with skill and diligence and his end of life care was superb. As a family we were given understanding, kindness and respect. He died with dignity. Thank you.
The carers do a very good job but the management is poor. Three times this year I have turned up for a meeting to be told the person I came to see is off sick. It would be nice to be called or emailed to tell me the meeting has been cancelled so I don't have to take a day off work.
Thank you for your feedback. I am concerned to hear there has been a break down in communication and you were not informed of the absences prior to the planned meetings. We take all feedback seriously and this will be fed back to the Home Manager and our communication processes reviewed. If you require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
The room is always clean and tidy. Bedding and outfits are kept very clean which is nice to see.
Thank you very much for your comments. I will pass them on to the house service staff, who always strive to make our residents as clean and as comfortable as possible.
My mother has been treated at all times with dignity and kindness. She is receiving better personal care than before and is clean, sweet smelling and warm. She cannot have whole food and feed herself and is fed with care and patience. I am always made welcome and pop in and out at any time. Even though she is not able to fend for herself, the staff make sure she gets some time in the lounge so she has the stimulation she needs. I am so glad I found this home and they were able to accept her after her previous home closed. The support staff are lovely too.
They do try hard to provide a good and caring service under difficult circumstances. They are hampered with the usual care home problem of enough qualified staff. Everywhere we have tried has suffered to some degree with this problem. Its a very hard job to care for elderly people so will never be an attractive career move. To err on the side of safety they insist on giving my mother pureed food, which she hates, but this is no reflection on the quality of the food. Mum also loves being outside in the fresh air which flies in the face of keeping old people in the warm confines of the home.
Thank you for your comments all comments are taken seriously and will help us to improve our services. We have had a huge recruitment drive in the last few months with new staff joining us.
The staff at The Cedars are kind, compassionate and welcoming.
My mother has been at Cedars for several months and has received very good care is treated with respect, kindness and dignity. She if safe and given good personal care. Sadly the carers do no have enough time to sit and talk to her for long, she's bedridden and doesn't get to the lounge. Recent management changes have not been popular with the staff, I find the staff friendly and cheerful.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 01 Sep 2018Recipient: The Cedars Nursing Home
- 01 Sep 2015Recipient: The Cedars Nursing Home
- 29 Jun 2012Recipient: The Cedars Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Cedars Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (3)

I love to make a difference for my residents and their families and try to make each day special. I feel very privileged to work in our residents’ home.
I am married with one son. I love water sports, especially scuba diving in my spare time and love showing the photos to our residents.

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am the Deputy Manager in The Cedars Nursing Home.
I joined the home in 2012 and continue to enjoy working within this lively home.I work within a great team and I enjoy the variety my role brings each day.

Hi, my name is Julie Lloyd, Finance Manager at Cedars.
I started working for this organisation as a Secretary/Receptionist for 6 hours per week back in 1996. Once my children had grown up, I commenced Accountancy training and, following this, became the Finance Manager in June 2020.I have the utmost respect for my hardworking, caring colleagues who are a pleasure to work with.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cedars Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Cedars Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Cedars Nursing Home have?
There are 31 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Cedars Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Cedars Nursing Home to the centre of Shaftesbury?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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