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The gardens at Cedar Lodge...
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 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cedar Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 choose 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 (114)
Cedar Lodge has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedar Lodge has 114 reviews.
My aunt has been a resident in this lovely care home for a few years now, all the staff are exceptionally kind and caring and welcoming.
The home is so clean, fresh and homely, food is good and there's always something going on in the home.
I would recommend Cedar Lodge all day long.
My aunt has been a resident in this lovely care home for a few years now, all the staff are exceptionally kind and caring and welcoming.
The home is so clean, fresh and homely, food is good and there's always something going on in the home.
I would recommend Cedar Lodge all day long.
Thank you for the lovely comments you have made about the excellent care that your aunt has received in Cedar Lodge. It’s great to hear that the staff are exceptionally kind and caring. I will be sure to pass your comments onto the staff team who will be delighted to receive them.
When my mother-in-law came to Stratford, she spent a few weeks in another quality nursing home. We changed to MHA because it seemed similarly modern and clean, efficiently run and the bedroom was more spacious. However, we soon discovered that the atmosphere in MHA was quite different. It is a home...
When my mother-in-law came to Stratford, she spent a few weeks in another quality nursing home. We changed to MHA because it seemed similarly modern and clean, efficiently run and the bedroom was more spacious. However, we soon discovered that the atmosphere in MHA was quite different. It is a home where my mother-in-law was at ease. The staff have become friends as well as excellent carers. By comparison, the other nursing home felt more a business first and then a care home.
Thank you for telling us about the excellent care in Cedar Lodge. It’s lovely to hear that your mother-in-law is at ease in her new home. It’s great to hear that the home has managed to create a homely feeling care environment.
A lovely care home to work in with great staff around that do an amazing job day in day out. All residents seem at ease with the great care they receive.
A lovely care home to work in with great staff around that do an amazing job day in day out. All residents seem at ease with the great care they receive.
Thank you for sharing your lovely comments about the excellent care/support in Cedar Lodge. It's great to hear that all residents are at ease with the great care they receive from the staff. I will be sure to pass your lovely comments onto the staff team who will be delighted to receive them.
Care of my mother in her last years was exceptional - almost as if the staff were part of the family.
Care of my mother in her last years was exceptional - almost as if the staff were part of the family.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your mother’s exceptional care provided in Cedar Lodge. It’s lovely to hear that you felt that the staff were part of the family.Your wonderful comments about the excellent care in the home is greatly appreciated.
Strong smell of urine in the home.
Strong smell of urine in the home.
I am sorry to hear that you have experienced an occasion when there was a malodour in the home,...
Thank you for telling us about your experience in Cedar Lodge. It’s good to hear that you feel that the home has good facilities/bedrooms and also is excellent in ensuring people are safe and secure.I am sorry to hear that you have experienced an occasion when there was a malodour in the home, this is unusual for Cedar Lodge but if you would like to contact me, I would be happy to discuss this matter further with you.
A lovely day with fond memories. Many, many thanks.
A lovely day with fond memories. Many, many thanks.
I’m humbled to hear that the team were able to organise a lovely funeral gathering for the family.
I will be sure to pass your lovely comments onto the staff team who will be delighted to receive them.
My father has settled well into the home. He has a mixed dementia diagnosis and it has taken 1 year to settle in. The staff are professional, kind and have empathy with my father.
My father has settled well into the home. He has a mixed dementia diagnosis and it has taken 1 year to settle in. The staff are professional, kind and have empathy with my father.
Very happy with the care provided and excellent staff.
Very happy with the care provided and excellent staff.
Thank you for telling us about the excellent care and support provided by the staff in Cedar Lodge. The team will be very pleased to hear your comments.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you for telling us about the exceptional standards of care at Cedar Lodge. It is wonderful to hear that your mum is happier since moving to Cedar Lodge. The team will be delighted with your comments.
The food is home made and delicious and she really enjoys the music therapy.
Thank you to all the lovely staff from...
The food is home made and delicious and she really enjoys the music therapy.
Thank you to all the lovely staff from the cleaners to the carers for all they do, my gran truly feels at home at Cedar Lodge.
Thank you for telling us about the care and support your Great Grandma receives at Cedar Lodge. It is great to have it affirmed that the whole team contribute to the support a resident and their family feel. I will be sure to tell them of your wonderful review.
Each time I have visited over a period of several years, I have always been met by friendly staff. Catering staff too are brilliant, making my day very happy with a Sunday morning biscuit. The whole atmosphere is one of caring, cleanliness and as someone who has worked in this environment, I can...
Each time I have visited over a period of several years, I have always been met by friendly staff. Catering staff too are brilliant, making my day very happy with a Sunday morning biscuit. The whole atmosphere is one of caring, cleanliness and as someone who has worked in this environment, I can only applaud all of them.
Thank you for telling us about your experience of visiting Cedar Lodge. It is wonderful to hear that you find the staff to be so welcoming and friendly. The team will be delighted with your comments and I will be sure to pass them on.
Staff are always very welcoming. A friendly, homely atmosphere. Residents are always treated with kindness and respect.
Staff are always very welcoming. A friendly, homely atmosphere. Residents are always treated with kindness and respect.
Thank you for your complimentary review of Cedar Lodge. It is so nice to hear about a friendly, homely atmosphere. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team.
Good communications, sweet smelling environment. Very pleasant outdoor spaces - Light and airy rooms.
Good communications, sweet smelling environment. Very pleasant outdoor spaces - Light and airy rooms.
Thank you for your very complimentary review of Cedar Lodge. It is great to hear you always get a warm welcome; the team will be delighted to hear your comments.
My Auntie is very comfortable in this care home and enjoying her time there. This comes as a great relief to the family, as I am sure others in this situation have ambivalent feelings about the need to put their loved ones in a home because of the need to find a good, well run and above all caring...
My Auntie is very comfortable in this care home and enjoying her time there. This comes as a great relief to the family, as I am sure others in this situation have ambivalent feelings about the need to put their loved ones in a home because of the need to find a good, well run and above all caring home. I can honestly say that this home is indeed excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending it to other families.
It is great to hear how highly you rate Cedar Lodge and how you feel your Auntie is comfortable and enjoying herself whilst being supported and cared for. Thank you for taking the time to tell us, it is very much appreciated.
A lovely and well set out home, with some excellent facilities and features. The home had a warm, reassuring and safe feeling, while the staff were very friendly and helpful and seemed to care deeply for my friend. I especially liked the music being played throughout the home, which I felt helped...
A lovely and well set out home, with some excellent facilities and features. The home had a warm, reassuring and safe feeling, while the staff were very friendly and helpful and seemed to care deeply for my friend. I especially liked the music being played throughout the home, which I felt helped prompt a calming environment. A big thank you to everyone who is caring for my friend.
Thank you for your comments about Cedar Lodge, it's lovely to hear that you view the home so positively.
What a relief it is for mum to so be so very well cared for... she is very happy and settled. I have nothing but praise for Cedar Lodge, the manager and care staff are fantastic, they go out of their way to accommodate the particular needs of each resident and make everyone feel so welcome. I visit...
Overall I'm chuffed that she is happy and participates in the activities, the musical therapy I know she particularly enjoys.
Thank you for telling us about the care your Mum receives at Cedar Lodge. It's great to hear that she enjoys the activities on offer and that our friendly caring staff team give you peace of mind that your Mum is being well cared for.
Activities - A good and varied selection of activities for all abilities.
Food - I found the food to always be hot and a very good selection even for the fussiest of eaters.
Management - I always found that the...
Activities - A good and varied selection of activities for all abilities.
Food - I found the food to always be hot and a very good selection even for the fussiest of eaters.
Management - I always found that the manager was on hand when needed. She would answer any questions that I had and put my mind at rest. She is one of the most caring and professional people I have met and is a great asset to the team.
Thank you for the great review of Cedar Lodge. It is lovely to hear how highly you think of the activities, the food and of our team and I'm sure they will be very pleased to hear your comments.
All my family have found all members of staff at the home very friendly and committed to all my husband's needs in his respite care. We are very happy he is here and he seems quite settled. Thank you all so much.
All my family have found all members of staff at the home very friendly and committed to all my husband's needs in his respite care. We are very happy he is here and he seems quite settled. Thank you all so much.
Thank you for telling us about how friendly and committed all staff have been in Cedar Lodge during your husband's respite care. The team will be very pleased to hear your lovely comments.
When my grandma became diagnosed with dementia it was very hard and she came to live with us. After 3 years it became difficult and we had to put her in a home. After trying 5 different homes we came upon Cedar Lodge and I couldn't think of a better place for my nan to be. They are so amazing with...
When my grandma became diagnosed with dementia it was very hard and she came to live with us. After 3 years it became difficult and we had to put her in a home. After trying 5 different homes we came upon Cedar Lodge and I couldn't think of a better place for my nan to be. They are so amazing with her and this is the one time I have seen her happy! They are kind, caring and always hugging nan and whenever I arrive there is a smile on her face. Hands down this is the most amazing home out there!
Thank you for telling us about your nan. It is lovely to hear that she is happy and how kind and caring the staff are. The staff will be delighted to hear your lovely comments.
My mum has been a resident of Cedar Lodge for nearly 2 years. She loves the home and carers and receives amazing care. The food and cleanliness of Cedar Lodge is really good. Mum's room is always spotless with her bed always made. The residents are encouraged to participate in activities including...
My mum has been a resident of Cedar Lodge for nearly 2 years. She loves the home and carers and receives amazing care. The food and cleanliness of Cedar Lodge is really good. Mum's room is always spotless with her bed always made. The residents are encouraged to participate in activities including craft and music, they also go out on visits to local attractions. All in all very pleased with her care.
Thank you for telling us about the excellent care and support that mum receives in Cedar Lodge. It is lovely to hear that mum loves the home and carers. I am sure the staff team will be delighted to hear such positive comments.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 December 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (1)

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...
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.
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