
The team show outstanding patience, kindness and compassionE A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Everyone at The Cedars is friendly and approachable and they are good at keeping the family informedRoger B(Brother of Resident/Service User)

The team show outstanding patience, kindness and compassionE A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Everyone at The Cedars is friendly and approachable and they are good at keeping the family informedRoger B(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Cedars Bourne is a spacious and beautiful care home in the scenic market town of Bourne, Lincolnshire, surrounded by mature gardens with views of The Bourne Abbey Church. The Cedars home offers high quality residential and nursing care in a warm and friendly environment. With picturesque grounds the meandering Bourne Eau river flows through the garden and there is a sheltered decking area, which is perfect for outdoor socialising and...
Care Provided by Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne)
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 56 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne) for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne) 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rebecca Aldred (Senior General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne) Reviews (110)
Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne) has 110 reviews.
All levels of staff from the manager to the cleaners greeted us with warm smiles and cheerful hellos. They were all expecting Mum and already knew her name, making her instantly feel at home and putting our minds at ease knowing that she was in safe hands and cared for.
Her room was spotless and homely with a vase of fresh flowers on her arrival.
The day rooms are all bright and spacious and have fantastic views of the gardens and wildlife. There's also a hairdresser on site.
The meals are varied and smell delicious, each table is beautifully laid.
There are regular activities and entertainment, Mum particularly enjoyed the local school children visiting at Christmas and singing carols.
Everyone that has visited Mum has commented on the friendliness and compassion each member of staff shows her, nothing is ever too much trouble.
I can't praise this care home enough.
Best Wishes to you all.
Care over the last few years at The Cedars has always been of a high standard but of late, the standard has increased to an even higher level.
I can only contribute this to the promotion of a certain staff member from Deputy Matron to the position of Matron (Home Manager) to The Cedars.
I would just like to personally thank all the staff from the maintenance team to Matron. You all help to make The Cedars a Home of Excellence.
I can highly recommend this care home, such an enjoyable place for relatives to live and the care they receive is excellent. The dedication of the staff on all levels is so good and you can see they actually enjoy working there. Nothing is too much trouble and the attention to detail of care is wonderful. My relative is at the end of life and the love and support they give to families is beyond the call of duty. The home is lovingly warm and homely, with activities daily and even a hairdresser for those pampering times. Visits from school children and the odd dog or two make everyone smile. The surroundings and gardens too are pleasing and relaxing even though it's in the centre of town, you wouldn't think it. I cannot endorse this home enough and give thanks to everyone who works there for the care they give when needed.
The only thing that was "hit or miss" was the food - but that is now so much better as you have got a new cook.
Thank you for your positive comments on our home. At The Cedars, we take pride in the high level of service and care we provide. This includes our food and dining experience, our menus are updated regularly following resident and relatives' feedback. Our Home Manager's door is always open, please feel free to pop in for a chat anytime.
If I do need to stay permanently in a care home, this would be the place. A big thank you. I love it. See you next year.
Well looked after.
An accidental find, after taking a wrong turn, we filed this home in the back of our heads just in case it would ever be needed. A dramatic change of circumstances led us to contact. What an incredible place. Every single one of the individuals who make up this team are outstanding. They have taken extremely good care of us. From making sure our loved one was kept comfortable, the gentle attentive care, to taking such good care of all of us during a difficult time such loving kindness, a shoulder to cry on or voice frustration. I cannot praise or recommend them highly enough. This team is respected and outstanding.
Dad initially moved into The Cedars for a week respite care as it was becoming increasingly hard to meet his needs at home. Dad found everyone at The Cedars kind and caring and they looked after him very well. As Dad's needs increased he stayed at The Cedars and those last two months of his life were made so much easier by the care of all who work there. My mother is elderly and as I live three hours drive away it was also a huge help for me knowing she was being with Dad in a supportive environment in the week when I was not able to be there with them. As Dad's condition progressed the staff were responsive and kept me informed. I would highly recommend The Cedars - all of the staff made a very difficult and stressful time so much easier by being there for us. Thank you so much.
Many thanks for your positive comments on our home. At The Cedars, we pride ourselves on the high standard of care we provide, and this extends to looking after the loved ones of our residents. Our team are extremely passionate and are an asset to our home. They will be delighted to hear your lovely feedback. Thanks again, best wishes to you and your family.
A big thank you to all at The Cedars for taking great care of my grandfather.
Many thanks for your positive comments about our home, it is lovely to hear what an improvement your grandfather has made since coming to The Cedars. Our Magic Moments Club offers an exciting programme of activities to suit a range of interests, so we are pleased your grandfather is enjoying them. Thanks again, the team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Nanna has been at The Cedars since April 2018. We as a family, are delighted with the high standard of care and support nanna has received since she arrived at The Cedars.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home, we are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your Nanna is receiving. Your comments will be passed onto the Home Manager and team.
From management across all departments, a friendly welcome awaits my granny is very well looked after and we all feel part of the special family at The Cedars.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home, it is great to hear how happy you are with the care your Granny is receiving here at The Cedars. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
On our first visit to the Cedars to look around, we knew immediately that this would be dad's forever home. The staff make, not just dad but all of our family feel welcome, they go out of their way offer food and drink and nothing is too much trouble. Our first instinct was right and we are so happy with the care that dad receives.
Thank you for your positive comments on our home, it is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the care your Dad is receiving here at The Cedars. The team will be delighted by your feedback, thanks again.
The Cedars was the first home we visited and the last. From the first time we walked through the food and the welcome we got was amazing. My dad is happy with non-stop food and company. We have peace of mind. Thank you to The Cedars you are amazing.
Thank you for your wonderful comments about our home. At The Cedars, we pride ourselves on the high standard of service that we offer, so it is great to hear how happy your Dad is and that he enjoys our dining experience. Your comments will be passed onto the team. Thanks again.
My father spent his last 10 days here and the warmth, care and respect with which he and the family were treated was incredible. Nothing was too much trouble and we were supported superbly at this sad time. Every single member of staff, from the initial enquiry to the end, were courteous, warm and welcoming and evidently proud of the place. I cannot recommend The Cedars highly enough. Our thanks to everyone there for making the experience as easy as possible and giving Dad the care and warmth he needed.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback on our home, your comments are heart-warming to read. We are delighted to hear that you found our care 'incredible'. At The Cedars, we pride ourselves on the high level of care that we offer, so it is great to hear that our dedicated team had such a positive...
The team show outstanding patience, kindness and compassion not only to my father but to the whole family.
A lovely homely place to live.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home. We are pleased to hear that you found The Cedars 'a lovely homely place to live' for your father and that you would recommend it to others. I will pass on your lovely feedback to the Home Manager and team, who will be delighted to hear your kind words.
My mother in law was admitted to The Cedars on 3 October 2018 after being told that she could not go home. She lived in Newquay, Cornwall and we decided that the only place we wanted her to come to was The Cedars.
Mum received excellent care. We were kept informed of her needs at all times. The staff treated her with friendliness, dignity and respect.
I called in to visit a neighbour of mine who has been in The Cedars for a couple of weeks. She was extremely poorly when first admitted but I have seen that with the care and attention of all staff she is getting along nicely. Warm and happy home. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff.
During our many visits over several years, we were always struck by the friendly and peaceful atmosphere in the home. Cleanliness is impressive. Residents looked calm and staff were cheerful, welcoming and helpful. They were caring of us too, during what became a difficult time. We owe them much.
I have two sisters living at The Cedars. One has experienced a long-term collapse in her physical capacity, the other has experienced a quite sudden serious collapse in her health. The management and staff have been impressive in responding to my sisters' very different needs. The home provides comfort and a lovely environment with kind and attentive care. Everyone at The Cedars is friendly and approachable and they are good at keeping the family informed. I just finally say that the medical and nursing care they have received has been excellent.
In general terms service given is generally good, especially with the older and bed ridden. There are many occasions when the care system ratings for an exceptional period, giving the view that there is a shortage of staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 March 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (96) & Events (7)
- 29 Jul 2026
t was a pleasure to welcome the friends and family of our residents to our Community Cheese & Wine Afternoon. The afternoon was filled with great company, plenty of conversation...
- 28 Jul 2026
Our residents and staff had a joy-filled morning with our Cedar Sprouts! Intergenerational activities are so wonderful for us all. They promote friendship, support our community, improve confidence, and spark...
- 27 Jul 2026
Residents from The Cedars Care Home in Bourne were filled with joy during their visit to Hamerton Zoo Park last week. Doreen, Margaret, Ann and Sheila had a truly memorable...
- 01 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne)
- 11 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne)
- 12 Aug 2026Organiser: Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne)
Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Cedars Care Home (Bourne).
Meet the Team (19)

My name is Becky, and I am the Senior General Manager here at the Cedars Care Home. I have been a qualified nurse since 2002 and have worked at the Cedars(Bourne) since 2010. During my time here, I have progressed through different roles.
As the General Manager, I love meeting new residents and getting to know them as individuals, providing a great environment for our residents to live in. I am very proud of my team, who offer a wealth of experience to provide tailored care to all of our residents. My whole team are passionate about the care and support they deliver.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our home.

Hello. I am Jo, Deputy Manager at The Cedars Bourne. I joined this lovely home in 2021 and am a qualified Nurse. I always look for ways to make people feel more comfortable and get more pleasure out of their days, especially people with dementia.

Hello! My name is Tonderai Charity. I qualified as a nurse back home in Zimbabwe in 2010. I relocated to the UK in 2020 where I joined Barchester Healthcare at Cedars, Salisbury. I have recently joined the amazing Cedars Bourne team as Clinical Lead and I couldn't be more excited.
I have so much passion for elderly care and feel a great sense of achievement when helping others to live their best potential.
I am in so much love with nature, boats, cruising and travelling.

Hello. My name is Sarah Longstaff and I am the Care Home Assistant Practitioner here at The Cedars. I have worked here since 2019 and my role is to support the nursing team and ensure resident care is effectively delivered. I have worked in the care sector for over 20 years and I love meeting new residents and their families. I enjoy the challenge of knowing that every day is different. It's great being part of The Cedars team and working in such a homely environment.

Hi, I am Hemanta. I joined The Cedars Bourne in December 2025. I have been working with Barchester since 2021. I enjoy working in care and hospitality, and really like my job and the environment in the Cedars.
In my free time, I enjoy meeting with family and friends and spending quality time with them.

Hello. I am Donna. Since joining The Cedars team in 2013, I have always taken pride in delivering high standards. As Head Housekeeper, I always provide a high-quality service to residents and follow all protocols relating to hygiene and infection control. I enjoy working closely with my housekeeping colleagues, and we always make residents' well-being our priority. I like getting to know residents' families, too. The Cedars is a great place to be, and I love our home.

I started at The Cedars in October 2023, and I already feel at home!
I have 25 years of experience in facilities maintenance and management. For the last 15 ½ years I worked in a senior school with approximately 1600 staff and students. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and our Yorkshire Terrier.

Hello. I’m Helen, the Activities Coordinator at The Cedars.
I joined the team in 2021 and I have lots of skills that I can use to create an interesting and varied programme of activities, events and celebrations for residents to enjoy. I am a qualified holistic therapist and will offer a holistic approach to activities in the home, aiming to meet the physical, mental, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of our residents. I have training and experience in managing distressed behaviours, I am a Makaton provider and I am a mental health champion. When I am not at work I love playing my clarinet, crocheting and art - I use all of these in my role.

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the Activities Assistant here at The Cedars in Bourne. I moved from Kent to Lincolnshire and joined the team here in 2023. I have a background in theatre, animation and owning my own soft furnishings company, and I enjoy bringing all these qualities with me to share with our residents. I am passionate and enthusiastic about enriching all our residents' quality of life with person-centred activities.
As the Activities Assistant, my focus is learning about each of our residents' likes and dislikes, interests and hobbies and supporting them to remain receptive and active, in addition to supporting them to stretch themselves and try new things. I help organise activities to stimulate the mind, body and soul in an enjoyable, comfortable way. My aim is to diversify and increase activities, ensuring that there is something for everyone, but I guess my main objective is to enjoy each day with our residents and have fun as I have found in my short time here, it is what brings the most joy!

Hello, I’m Leanne- Administrator at The Cedars. I am very happy to be able to support our residents and their families with anything relating to communications, finances or administration. If you have any questions about these aspects it is probably me you need to speak to. I have worked in care for over eighteen years, many of those here at The Cedars. I have worked across many different departments over time; which gives me a unique perspective about how everything works. I like being part of a team that I have happily worked with for so long. We will ensure that our residents enjoy the premium quality lifestyle that they deserve.

Hi, I'm Lizzy Satchwell, I joined the team here at The Cedars Care Home in February 2026 as Admin Assistant.
I have received such a warm welcome from everyone, and have enjoyed engaging and interacting with all the lovely residents. This is my first time working front of house in a care home setting, but I'm eager to learn and feel this will be an exciting opportunity for me.
My role as admin assistant involves such a variety of tasks that every day is different, keeping me involved with visitors, residents and supporting all my colleagues in any way I can, making it a great experience and a very fulfilling role.
Outside of work I enjoy being with my family and friends and also getting creative with arts and crafts.

Hello, my name is Ayca. I have been working at the Cedars as an Admin Assistant since March 2026. Everybody has been so kind and welcoming that it feels like I have been here for years.
I truly enjoy meeting new people every day, and especially getting to know our residents, who come from various backgrounds with lots of interesting life stories.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time in nature, being with my family (including four-legged ones), and reading Tarot.

I have only been here a short time but already feel part of the family.
Outside of work I am obsessed with decorating! My husband will quite often come home to a different coloured wall or ceiling. He’s use to it now.

Hi, I’m Alison, I qualified as a nurse in 2000 and started working in Preston Hospital in the Surgical Wards. I spent 12 years there; before I moved to Bourne with my 4 kids. I’ve worked in the local Doctors Surgeries and with the Palliative Care Team working in people’s homes. I have been working at The Cedars since 2020 and have loved working with such a great team since I arrived.

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I am a senior carer, joining the team in June 2025. My role can vary from one shift to the next, which can be both challenging and rewarding. I am relatively new to working on nights, having always worked as a day senior. I love seeing all aspects of the care role and to learn and testing my skills every day.
As a senior carer, it is my responsibility to support the nurse in charge and help lead a team of carers to deliver person-centred care to our residents. Some of my duties include supporting the residents with their nighttime routines, ensuring they have their nighttime medication in a timely manner, completing regular well-being checks to ensure their safety, supporting with any postfall observations, managing emergency situations, and regularly reviewing resident support plans: whatever needs to be done, I can do! I especially love helping with tissue viability and wound care.
My hobbies include gardening, walking our dogs and floristry.

Throughout my working life I have met some amazing, caring people and the Cedars is no exception. Team Cedars work extremely hard to ensure our residents have the best life experience possible.

Hi, I'm Tracey. I have lived locally for many years, and worked in Bourne and the surrounding villages both as a mobile hairdresser and in salons. In 2020 I decided to open my own business' and now work from home as well as in Barchester care homes, as Bourne Beautiful. I took over from Sue when she retired, and already feel like part of the family!
Outside of work I enjoy walking on gorgeous Norfolk beaches, particularly when the walk finishes in a tearoom with great tea & cakes!
I’m very close to family & enjoy Sunday meals and visiting local pubs to enjoy fine wine and delicious food.

Pauline is a very active member of The Cedars. An ex care-assistant; she has a unique insight into life in a care home, both as an employee and as a resident. Pauline will act as the voice for our residents, and is keen to help and support wherever she can in order to ensure that everyone receives the enriching, caring and fulfilling experience that they expect. She says: ‘I am particularly interested in helping new people and showing them the ropes. It can be quite daunting coming into an environment you don’t know or understand’.

Firstly, I feel a real sense of privilege to be asked to step into this role. To support families who choose The Cedars as the home for their loved one or indeed for themselves as it really is a special place to be. A team that truly respects it is the 'home' for each and every resident, a place for their family to visit in the same way their family home was.
My Dad, Colin Norman has been in The Cedars since June 2023. When searching for the best home for him The Cedars stood out from the crowd. From Becky calling to introduce herself and offering to meet with me on a weekend, her day off... This spoke volumes to me and Becky still offers amazing support!
The one outstanding element for us as a family is how Dad's welfare is top priority, including enabling him to sit in reception, thus interacting with all the wonderful staff and visitors in a way that makes his world a happy place!
Having been on this journey over the past 8 years, full time for the past 5 years with Colin, I would like to support other families on their journey in any way I can. If I cannot help I will do my best alongside all the team at Cedars to direct you to pathways and other professionals that can.
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