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Cedar Lodge

Bearley Cross, Wootten Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 6DR
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Cedar Lodge, Henley-in-Arden

Nestled in the beautiful countryside between Henley-in-Arden and Stratford-upon-Avon, MHA Cedar Lodge provides specialist dementia, nursing and residential care for 47 residents. The home is surrounded by scenic landscapes and also within easy reach of local attractions such as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the tranquil River Avon. The home features secure gardens, where residents can enjoy fresh air and outdoor activities in a safe environment.

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Care Provided by Cedar Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 47 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,670 - £1,771N/A
Residential Dementia Care£1,771 - £1,871N/A
Nursing Care£1,881 - £2,134N/A

Contact Cedar Lodge 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

  • MHA
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Christina Samudzi (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (47)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (47)

Parking

  • There is parking to the front and to the rear of the home.

Cedar Lodge Reviews (111)

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9.7

Cedar Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Lodge has 111 reviews.

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Review from A R (Wife of Resident) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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A real gem with the most wonderful caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble and they welcomed us both into their family. They supported and cared for me as much as my husband. I was encouraged to spend as much time in the home with my husband whilst he got to know and trust the staff and they got to know my husbands complex needs.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, having you and your husband was a great pleasure. We were lucky we got to have met you and your husband and learnt a lot of new special ways of care. The information and lessons we have shared together were a great assert to Cedar Lodge. We are glad that we were able...  

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Review from Jane R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our mother went to Cedar Lodge for end of life care. The home has a lovely feel about it, all staff members actively engaged and caring. Mum was treated with warmth, attention and dignity and there was always someone on hand to attend to her needs. A particular mention to Mihaela, Deputy Manager and head nurse, whose professionalism and kindness will stay with us. It was comforting to know that our mum was in such safe hands. For anyone considering short or long term care we can wholeheartedly recommend Cedar Lodge.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely compliment and feedback, I have shared the compliment with the team, and they were appreciative of your shared thoughts and feedback. We felt so privileged to care for your mum even if it was for a very short period. Your mum had a unique beautiful smile, and this will...  

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Review from D B (Friend of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cedar Lodge has a lovely, friendly atmosphere. The staff are kind and caring with a wonderful home manager.

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Review from C B (Wife of Resident) published on 8 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We always found the atmosphere at Cedar Lodge very calm and pleasant. The staff were all very helpful, from the management to the carers and kitchen staff and always cheerful. My husband was always treated with dignity and the food was very good. He was there for 3 weeks respite and did not join many activities, but was very happy to attend the church services on 2 occasions. On returning home he said he had enjoyed his visit and would be happy to go again.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for the kind words and for bringing your husband into our care and trusting us to care for him. We enjoyed having him stay and we would love to have him back. We would love to know more about the activities he would like to engage, any suggestion can be emailed to Home.ARDActivitycoord@.mha.org.uk.

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Review from Shelia H (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My recent stay at Cedar Lodge for three weeks was really enjoyable. My husband is always happy when I am with him. Everyone is very caring and make me most welcome. It is very comfortable and the food is excellent. Thank you all very much. Fondest wishes.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely and kind words. As a Home Manager I feel humbled, excited, and grateful for the wonderful work my team is delivering. Hearing from someone who also had the privilege of experiencing the service first hand, means a lot to us. It was a delight having you for the three weeks...  

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Review from Mary R (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A happy friendly atmosphere in the home. Staff very helpful to visitors. They are doing a great caring job with the residents who respond well in their company.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely comments, I have shared it with the team, and we are pleased with your kind words. I have seen that the scoring was slightly low on activities and value for money. I would be very grateful if you can share with me, what we could be done to enhance this. Your husband is a very lovely person full of dry sense of humour, and he is loved by all.

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Review from Susan C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad was very unwell when he came to Cedar Lodge just before Christmas. He was also frightened, and as a result of that, quite difficult to work with. Cedar Lodge were AMAZING, monitoring his health and caring for him generally. Thank you.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for the your lovely compliment, it was a pleasure having your dad in our care, he was loved by all. You were so supportive in all ways. I have shared the compliment with the team and the appreciate your kind and lovely words. We will continue to endeavour to deliver quality care to the people using our service.

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Review from Jeff C (Son of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cedar Lodge always looks clean, bright & friendly. The staff are always cheerful and we are happy that Dad lives here. Some of the residents can be loud & aggressive, but the staff always treat them with humour, dignity & kindness.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your kind words, which I shared with the team. Thank you for entrusting us to look after your dad. It is such a pleasure, your dad is so unique and special.

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Review from Eileen H (Wife of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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During my husband's time at Cedar Lodge, he had the best of care, and I was equally supported from the Cedars nursing staff up to the manager. We were looked after and involved in all decisions, including end of life. Everyone was friendly and they really care about all the residents regardless of physical/mental ability. At Cedar Lodge, you become part of the family, and even though my husband is sadly no longer here, I still go back every week for the church service where I am welcomed with hugs by the staff, so grateful for the cheerful care they give to everyone. A very special care home.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for the heartfelt compliment, it was such a great honour to have cared for your husband. He was a man with a dry sense of humour. Thank you for appreciating the team for the lovely care they delivered, I have passed the message to the team and they were very pleased. Your continued...  

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Review from Nicola F (Regular Volunteer) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a volunteer at Cedar Lodge for over two years. My mother and mother-in-law were both in different dementia care homes, so I have experienced different ones. I can honestly say this is the nicest. I have taken a lady under my wing who doesn't have any visitors, and I'm now the main contact regarding her welfare. The staff are caring and respectful, the meals are good and tasty, and have a home cooked appearance. I have a good relationship with the staff and can say the staff retention is good, which I feel is a good sign. My only negative observation is that often, when staff are on a break that there is a staff shortage. The home is clean, well kept and never smells.

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Review from Barbara W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Mum was a resident at Cedar Lodge for 20 months and sadly passed away in October 2025.
Outstanding is the word I'd use for Cedar Lodge, from the moment mum was there she was so well looked after and cared for. The carers are absolutely amazing, so kind, polite and thoughtful towards the residents, ensuring dignity and respect were maintained. Many of them will always hold a special place in my heart for the way they cared for my beautiful mum, they became an extended family to us.
Cedar Lodge is spotlessly clean and homely, so very different to other care homes we had seen.

There were always activities and the music/therapy was particularly special, seeing the residents respond and join in where they could was beautiful.

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Review from Janet P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every member of staff was helpful, pleasant and accommodating. They went out of their way to assist us with my mother. With the excellent service they gave, we will not hesitate to use them again.

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Review from Neil A (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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The team looked after our mother for her end of-life-care and we can only say how thankful and grateful we are to them . Their care was exemplary in a complex situation both for our mother and us. Always present if needed and across the whole team thoughtful and kind in every interaction . Nothing was too much trouble and we could see this extended to all the residents. With lovely open country views and a homely feel Cedar Lodge is quite different to the more corporate style care homes we were more familiar with.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your beautiful compliments. It was a pleasure to take mum into our care. We strive to continue giving person centred care and I am glad we managed to deliver that to mum. Thank you for the family support you gave us and mum, which was great throughout. I have shared your lovely words with the team and they were all touched by your kindness.

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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother was admitted to Cedar Lodge for end of life care. This was obviously traumatic for her and the family.
She was treated with care and compassion by the staff at all times.
As a nurse I was impressed by the standard of care offered plus the patience and kindness of the staff.
They supported mum and us. We were kept well informed at all times.
The ambience is friendly with staff chatting to visitors, residents and each other, this creates a relaxed and homely feel.
The home is spotlessly clean and I noted the cleaner would stop for a chat with the residents after the room had been cleaned, I thought this was lovely and an indication management prioritised the well being of residents.

The home is clearly well managed and communication between the team members is excellent.

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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I would fully recommend Cedar Lodge to anyone looking for a caring, professional home for their loved ones. We looked around quite a few in the area and this one stood out, visible carers, caring for Residents, even one of the cleaners stopped when we looked around and said hello to us. It is such a welcoming place. Very clean, organised and well run. The Manager is very active and visible there, she runs this as a home from home, and that they are one big happy family. All the Staff are welcoming and friendly and have the patience of Saints. I spent quite a lot of time here with my Mum and never saw any thing negative. All staff were warm and caring. The majority of staff have worked there for years which is a lovely sign, there is a fabulous activities coordinator who had her parents in this care home, if that isn't enough of a recommendation that this is a trusted place for your loved ones to live. Visit and see for yourself, this is a lovely care home. Thank you all.

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Review from V P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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As a family, we are so happy with everything at Cedar Lodge. We know Mum is given the best care, and any medical issues, the nurses contact us and talk us through everything. Nothing is too much trouble. Everyone greets you with a smile, it is just like a big family, and we are part of it. Sending Mum in August was 100% the best thing for us. Any questions we have had, the great management team have sorted them for us. The Cedar Lodge family opened their arms and took Mum and our family in.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your kind words. I have shared this with the team; they appreciated your compliment. Team Cedar Lodge would like to thank you for bringing your mother to our care, we feel so honoured and privileged to give her the care she needs. Knowing that the service and care we give has not gone...  

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Review from Emma W (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Cedar Lodge is a real home from home for my mum who has been a resident since February 2024. All the staff are like one big family, supportive of each other, supportive of the residents and there is a nurtured culture of respect. Everyone is treated as an individual and very well looked after, residents are encouraged to make decisions and choices. The safety policies are adhered to with room alarms and access & egress restrictions. Visiting mum here is great, we can have quality time together and most of all, I can tell how happy she is to be with the people who work at the home and look after her. The home has recently completed refurbishment works for a new heating system plus facilities and has newly decorated rooms and carpets. I am very grateful to have found this place for mom and rate this care home as excellent.

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Review from Keith K (Husband of Resident) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot adequately describe the wonderful love and care my wife and I received at Cedar Lodge. All the staff I encountered be they manager, nurse, senior carer, carer, chef or cleaner generated this loving care. This is no accident. The manager deserves considerable credit. I cannot imagine a better experience.

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Review from Victoria W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I struggle to put into words quite how grateful we are as a family for everyone at Cedar Lodge.
The care they provide my grandmother is simply incredible.
She is always clean and tidy, is always involved in what is happening day to day and all of her individual needs (especially around food) are dealt with without issue.
Communication is fantastic and everyone is so friendly, you always feel so welcome when visiting.

We are so lucky to have found you, thank you so much.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely compliment, it is lovely to hear your heart-felt appreciation and to know that the teams hard work does not go unnoticed. I have passed your kind words to the team; they were overwhelmed with your kindness, and they also want to express how grateful they are for the...  

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Review from Tanya R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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When my mother's dementia increased, we tried keeping her at home with carers attending but she found this difficult with so many different people attending. I looked at 5 different possible care homes and Cedar Lodge stood out as the place mum would be happy. The manager and staff are wonderful and treat the residents as if in their own home. It has a real homely feeling. The manager was very accommodating and provided an extra low bed for mum as she is under 5ft. They also painted the room before her arrival and helped to put her favourite pictures on the walls. The staff are all very welcoming, caring and kind. Mum has been there for 15 months and is very happy. She just celebrated her 92nd Birthday and was spoilt with the most amazing birthday cake made by the chefs. They have started music therapy which mum has enjoyed and found of great benefit. Thank you to all the staff at Cedar Lodge.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 December 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: MHA
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Meet the Team (1)

Christina Samudzi
Christina SamudziJob Title:Care Home ManagerJoined: 2014

Christina Samudzi is the devoted care home Manager at MHA Cedar Lodge, bringing over a decade of dedication and care to the home. With a professional background in midwifery, Christina’s compassionate approach to care has been central to her journey since she first joined Cedar Lodge as Deputy Manager 10 years ago. For the past 4 years, she has led the home as Manager, fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for both residents and their families.

Christina is proud to lead a committed and passionate team that treats every resident like family. Under her leadership, Cedar Lodge has become a place where everyone is welcomed with love, dignity, and respect. Whether supporting residents or offering reassurance to families, Christina and her team go above and beyond to ensure that every individual receives the highest standard of care in a truly warm and culturally rich environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Lodge

What types of Care is Cedar Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Cedar Lodge have?

There are 47 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Cedar Lodge?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Cedar Lodge to the centre of Henley-in-Arden?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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