The Cedars Nursing Home

Angel Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8DF
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8.2 13 Reviews
  • The Cedars Nursing Home, Shaftesbury
The Cedars Nursing Home is a truly caring nursing home with highly trained and skilled staff who look after 31 residents.

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 to her role for residents and families. Some nurses are trained in soul midwifery which adds a new dimension to the end of life care.

The home continually strives for improvement to the care practices and to enhance all residents' quality of life.
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Care Provided

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 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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Balazs Salamon (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • NHS Referrals & Privately funded Residents are welcome
  • 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)

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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.

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Review from Ellen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother continues to receive excellent care from attentive staff, in homely surroundings.
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.
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Review from D C (Friend of Resident) published on 23 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Most impressed with the cleanliness, friendliness and efficiency. I am also most impressed with the stimulation of music afternoon in which most residents participated.
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Review from Ann W (Wife of Resident) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from V J (Friend of Resident) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good security on arrival and atmosphere.
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.
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Review from Anne R (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kate T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from K B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from April King, Director of Homes at The Cedars Nursing Home

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.

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Review from W C (Friend of Resident) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The room is always clean and tidy. Bedding and outfits are kept very clean which is nice to see.
Reply from Susan Goodwin, Business Administrator at The Cedars Nursing Home

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.

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Review from Christine (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from D G (Son of Resident) published on 26 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from April King, Director of Homes at The Cedars Nursing 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.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at The Cedars are kind, compassionate and welcoming.
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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.161)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.161) out of 10 for The Cedars Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for The Cedars Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 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 3.161 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Cedars Nursing Home is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 = 3
    2. 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 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.2 = 0.161
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Balazs

Balazs Salamon

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2024

I'm proudly joined to The Cedars Family in April 2024 as a Registered Manager. I'm very excited about future in The Cedars to build a truly unique home for our residents .
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.

Rebecca

Rebecca Ashcroft

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

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.

Julie

Julie Lloyd

Job Title: Finance Manager Joined: 1996

Hi, my name is Julie Lloya, 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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