Cedar Lodge

Bearley Cross, Wootten Wawen, Henley-in-Arden 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.

The gardens at Cedar Lodge play an integral role in daily life, offering residents the opportunity to engage in a range of outdoor activities, from tending to rose bushes and harvesting apples to simply enjoying the fresh air. A peaceful memorial garden provides families with a space to honour their loved ones, while the sensory garden, filled with vibrant flowers and aromatic herbs, is a favourite spot for relaxation and creativity.

The home offers personalised dementia care with activities designed to engage and uplift, such as music therapy, interactive "magic tables," and robotic pets. The weekly multi-faith services, led by the chaplain, provide spiritual support and foster a sense of community. The dedicated staff, many with over a decade of experience, are known for their compassion and expertise. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, armchair exercises, baking, and lively quizzes.

Cedar Lodge provides a reassuringly familiar and homely setting where residents feel connected, comfortable, and cared for every day. Whether you’re searching for yourself or a loved one, for short stays or dementia, nursing or residential care, the team at Cedar Lodge are here to help.

Care Provided

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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1577 – £1672
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1672 – £1767
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1776 – £2015

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedar Lodge 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Christina Samudzi (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

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.

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Cedar Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Lodge has 98 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 unnoticed and motivates us to deliver more person-centred care. You mum is a lovely lady who is full of respect and a dry sense of humour, she knows the staff by their names. We are always glad to help, remember we are in this together, one big family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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 wonderful support you and your family give to the team. You have given our team a boost of confidence to continue providing high standards of care. Your grandmother is one special lady with great sense of humour, and she is not shy to give us a valued opinion.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I thought it was time to write a review for everyone at Cedar Lodge. My husband moved into his new home from Cedar Lawn on the 1st of Feb 2024, having received the shocking news Cedar Lawn was closing he was very happy and settled there and didn't think it would be as good. How wrong we were, Cedar
Lodge is superb all the staff and management are exceptional, so kind to us, and always available. My husband's care is exceptional plus it is always given in a caring, kind way. We are blessed. No one every moans. The staff are always available and we both thank each and everyone at Cedar Lodge.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely heartfelt compliments, we were very happy when you considered us to take care of your husband's needs. You and your daughter are fully involved with your husband's care and what a blessing to have you around. You have given us tools to enable us to deliver the best care to your husband and I am glad that he has found a home. The transition was made easy all because of your support. I have passed the message to the wonderful team, and all have appreciated your kind words. Your husband's happiness is of paramount importance as is for all our residents at Cedar Lodge. We continue to aim to provide the highest standards of care possible.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When our sister's dementia increased, we were able to move her from Cedar Lawn to Cedar Lodge where the love, care, and attention she received under MHA continued. All the staff treat her with dignity and understanding, giving the personal touch by using her name.
Any medical concerns are communicated
immediately. The family are warmly welcomed and is included within the community.
We appreciate the time that the Chaplain gives to our sister as she can no longer attend the services.
When our sister was more active, she enjoyed the activities provided, particularly the art and music, receiving additional individual music therapy.
Our sister's room has a light and airy feel to it. It is always clean and fresh. We have been able to personalise it with her own framed pictures.
We cannot thank everyone involved enough for their dedication and understanding.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely compliment, all the wonderful care given to your sister was made through your support. We endeavour to continue to provide quality dignified care for residents under our care. I have shared the compliment with the staff, and they were all thrilled and touched by your kind comments.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall a good care home, with some relapses e.g. not always notified about hospital letters for appointments. Sometimes not enough things to do. Happy with all of the staff they are lovely.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad was at Cedar Lodge for nearly 18 months. In all that time the staff have been so caring and kind. The home has a lovely friendly and family feel. This is a home with a big heart. The staff have gone above and beyond for Dad, and my brother and I are hugely grateful for their care and compassion.
We will always remember Dad's time there with fondness and wish everyone at Cedar Lodge the very best for the future.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely compliment and thank you for allowing us to have an opportunity to look after your father. During his stay at Cedar Lodge, you and your brother always gave us much-needed support, and you were great. We would not have been able to do this without your help. We worked together from the time of admission to the time we all agreed that Dad needed a different placement, which provided and was able to meet your dad's complex care needs. We were in this together to the end. I have passed your compliment to the team who appreciated it. Dad will be remembered and thank you for the roses, we will find a perfect place to plant them as we continue to remember his stay at Cedar Lodge.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum came to Cedars 6 months ago. I have to say I just wished I had found it years back. My mum is now getting excellent care and her condition is understood and handled with professionalism but with such kindness, I come away knowing Mum is in the best place and I no longer have worries. The staff
on every level are just amazing full of energy which just makes the home come alive. The therapy and entertainment that are given to enhance the residents' lives are brilliant. The spiritual side of the home has been wonderful and Mum enjoys the services on a Thursday. All I ever wanted was for Mum to live the last chapters of her life with people who understood and could give her the care she needed. She has so much more at Cedar Lodge from the time she went through their doors she became part of the family. I now sleep at night knowing she is in safe hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad seems well looked after and happy. The staff are all very attentive towards the residents and work very hard. Although busy the staff try to spend time with the residents when time allows. The home is well-appointed, the lounge being a particularly nice place to sit and chat. The garden areas are
nice to sit in in the better weather and are kept tidy with lots of flowers. Everywhere is generally clean and tidy with cleaning being carried out on an almost constant basis with only very occasional lapses when there have been crumbs left after a snack. Dad enjoys the activities and has made a group of friends who are usually sat together.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home manager and staff made my mother feel at home, one of the family of residents from the beginning. This has made her transition to a new way of life much easier than expected and put our family's minds at ease. My mother has made new friends, including the carers and often says she is being
pampered especially when she has her hair and nails done in the salon. As her sister observed "she seems comfortable where she is and looked really well." We are forever grateful.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely recommendation, I have shared it with the whole team, and they were all smiles. Thank you for putting your mum into our care, and the one thing that struck us most is the way the family have involved Mum in the decision-making, to allow her to make informed choices. We worked together to allow Mum to go back home for the weekend to determine if she could cope alone at home and she made a conscious decision to stay with us at Cedar Lodge. We would like to thank you for the support and care you give to Mum; Mum has made great friends and we have seen her support others which is of great help. We will continue to endeavour to deliver person-centred care to all residents under our care and Mum is one of them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At the beginning of February Dad became a resident here moving from Cedar Lawn and during every step of the way, the staff have been welcoming, caring and informative with respect to Dad and helping to make what was a somewhat difficult transition into a really happy and comfortable one. I cannot really
thank the manager and every one in the team enough because the help they have given me and my mum with this move has genuinely made a difference in us all getting used to new things together and finding out about the home and other residents. Dad is enjoying his meals, and the company of others and is secure in the knowledge that he is safe and settled which means such a lot in this stage of his life. Thank you for making February 2024 such a positive one.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a pleasant experience to visit a resident at Cedar Lodge. All the staff we've met are most helpful and courteous on every occasion. The lady resident we visit are always full of praise for the food, and facilities and are so happy to be at Cedar Lodge.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cedar Lodge is staffed by truly inspirational, caring people who supported both my mum and me through a very difficult time. I was so impressed, I've become a volunteer!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has received exceptional care at Cedar Lodge in the short time she has been there. During a difficult transitional period, she was made welcome and all her care needs were addressed enabling her to settle into a home which cares for its residents with compassion and respect.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers and nurses were extremely caring to both us as a family and Dad. His care was faultless and they were by our sides when Dad passed. They treated him with love and compassion. Thank you.

Reply from Christina Samudzi, Home Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your kind comments. We know it was not an easy decision to move your Dad, and we appreciate the trust that you placed in Cedar Lodge. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look after your Dad, and for your continuous support. I have shared your compliments with our staff. We will continue to deliver quality care to our residents and to enable them to live later life well. Thank you for choosing us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank all the wonderful staff enough for the amount of care, support and compassion given to my father during the 10 months he was there.
Nothing was too much trouble he was encouraged to join in the activities which he enjoyed very much and the church service each Thursday.
I was kept updated
at all times with regard to any health concerns and felt Dad could never have been in a better place to spend the last 10 months of his life.
I never ever wanted my father to go into care but the experience of him being at Cedar Lodge has given me faith, knowing that they genuinely do care for all residents. It's not an easy job and at times very challenging but they shone through.
Thank you to all at Cedar Lodge, I feel like I have lost a family as well as a father.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care, love and support you all showed to our father-in-law/dad was amazing, he did love it there and often said he loved all the carers that looked after him until he deteriorated and passed away on the 18th of July 2023, your caring and supporting kindness to him and his family will stay with us
always, the laughter and positive outlook was more than just a job to you all, you are all angels. The staff and management could not do enough for him and the family, we will be forever grateful and wish you all the luck in your continued love and care to your patients god bless you all.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.838)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10 for Cedar Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.838 for Cedar Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.838

  • 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 Lodge is based on 20 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 47 registered maximum number of service users is 9.4, which has been reached with 20 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: 22 Aug 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    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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Christina Samudzi

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2025

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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