Cedrus House

Bittern Crescent, Stowmarket IP14 5XG
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  • Cedrus House, Stowmarket
Cedrus House in Stowmarket is a purpose-built care home that provides permanent and respite residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for older people. The dedicated team also offers compassionate end of life care.

The stunning Suffolk home has its own café, with patio doors that open out onto the secure, landscaped gardens. There’s also a hair and beauty salon, an activities room and a cinema room, so residents can enjoy a great lifestyle. Each bedroom has en-suite facilities and is tastefully decorated and furnished.

The aim at Cedrus House is for residents to enjoy each day to the full. The team gets to know each person well so that they can tailor the care and experience to the resident's unique needs, wishes and preferences.
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Care Provided by Cedrus House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1624
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1719
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1889
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1624
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1719
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1889

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.


What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedrus House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Cedrus House 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Cedrus House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Deepa Reju (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Parking

  • Parking on-site

Cedrus House Reviews (131)

9.9

Cedrus House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedrus House has 131 reviews.

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Review from Vincent F (Father-in-law of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent in all departments. All staff are excellent in all respects.
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Review from S J (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Father in law originally came for respite care, he was very apprehensive at coming into a care facility but this was soon dispelled after given a lovely welcome from the staff from the viewing to moving in day! Staff have been very friendly and respectful, the rooms are very clean and environment safe,
so much so he wants to stay! Cannot find any faults and any concerns/questions are dealt with quickly! Thank you Cedrus House team.
Reply from Julie Dennis, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseThank you so much for your lovely review S.J, it really is appreciated. Its been lovely having your father in law with us and we are so pleased he has settled in so well.
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Review from Paula O (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father-in-law stayed here for a few weeks and during his stay, the care he received was exceptional. All his jeeds were met both physically and emotionally. All staff were friendly, approachable and helpful to our needs as a family. The care home truly went above and beyond to help us, during what
had been a difficult time. My father-in-law would not hesitate to return in the future.
Reply from Julie Dennis, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseHi Paula
Thank you so much for you kind words. It was our pleasure to look after your father in law during his respite stay and we are thrilled he has come back to live permanently with us.
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Review from Ian U (Son of Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum moved into Cedrus in July 2025. We have found Cedrus to be a homely and friendly place. The staff are all very nice and nothing is too much trouble. There are plenty of activities for Mum to take part in if she wishes or she has a lovely spacious en suite room with everything she needs.
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Review from Martyn H (Son of Resident) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been a resident at this nursing home for nearly two years now, and I couldn't be more grateful for the care he receives. The entire staff - from the nurses to the kitchen and housekeeping teams - treat him with genuine kindness and respect. They take the time to get to know him personally,
which makes such a difference.


The home is always clean, welcoming, and well organised. The nurses are attentive and communicate regularly with our family about any changes or updates in his care. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he's in good hands.


Thank you to everyone at Cedrus House!

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Review from C P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum seems happy & well looked after. The staff are friendly & I get contacted if there are any issues with Mum ie sores/illness. It's nice to have the cafe as I will go and have a drink if staff are seeing to mum. The activities & trips are good as helps to stimulate the mind and also the food looks
really good. Overall a nice care home.
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Review from D B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had a lovely experience she was well cared for and had lovely carers. Could not ask for more. She wasn't there long only 3 months but she settled in well and the food was good. If we asked if they could wash her hair next day it was done
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Review from Christine S (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I went as a volunteer helper on the Felixstowe day out. The residents were all ready 9.30am & had breakfast - an amazing start by the staff. Patience needed to get 20 residents on the wheelchair lift to get in the coach. Noting was too much trouble for the staff, took their time, chatted & smiled with
residents. Fish & chips, ice cream, cups of tea and then a singer to round up the day at the sea. Perfect weather for a wonderful day. Thank you.
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Review from W H (Son of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank all of the Cedrus House staff involved in making Mum's 100th birthday celebrations such a tremendous success last Friday. The decorations, food and drink made it very special. Despite Mum not being able to see the residents who visited her, she certainly sensed their presence
and said how grateful she was.
It was also fantastic to see three centenarians in the same room sitting next to each other - a moment to treasure.
Please send our family's special thanks to the catering team who made a such a splendid birthday cake for Mum.
The family all said how lovely it was that so many people were engaged in the celebrations making it truly a day to remember.
Thank you all once again for the celebrations and also for keeping my vulnerable Mum safe, happy and content
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Review from Evie H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan has been living at Cedrus Care Home now for nearly 6 months, and it's been one of the best decisions for her health & happiness. The staff have made her feel truly welcome, and they're genuinely kind people. When her beloved dog died, they went above and beyond to comfort her.
Overall, her quality
of life has improved so much since moving in. She's more connected & content than she has been in years. We feel really lucky to have found such a warm, compassionate place for her to call home. Thank you!
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Review from Alan B (Husband of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nice clean care home. Excellent staff very helpful and take very good care of my wife who is bed bound with parkinsons.
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Review from J T (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care is superb. The staff are all wonderful. I really love the food and it is good to have pills sorted taking away the worry of remembering. Activities are good and varied.
Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseHi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Cedrus House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a really lovely home. Mum is thrilled to be at Cedrus House - she calls it her 5 star hotel. She is eating very well from an inspiring menu. She is encouraged to remain fit by engaging in gentle exercise and crafts. The personal care is respectful and completed with dignity. The cleanliness is
faultless.
Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Cedrus House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from Mike C (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into Cedrus House when it became too difficult to look after her at home because of the progression of her dementia - she lived there for the last two and a half years of her life. Caring for someone with dementia is challenging but I always felt the Cedrus team handled these challenges with
sensitivity, respect and professionalism making a difficult situation as good as it could be - as such we never had doubts that Cedrus was the best place for Mum. So many thanks to all the team there.
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Review from Adele W (Friend of Resident) published on 19 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit Cedrus House regularly (usually twice a week). All the staff are lovely, friendly and helpful - I am always made to feel welcome and part of the Cedrus family. Two staff members in particular on reception are welcoming and always have time for a chat. Another staff member is one of the most
enthusiastic and engaging people I have ever met, speaking to new and potential residents and their families in a professional yet friendly manner. Another staff member always makes me laugh, nothing is ever too much trouble. Two staff members in particular run an amazing events programme and their enthusiasm is infectious. Chef and the catering team keep the residents well fed and the cakes in the coffee shop are legendary. And the place is always very clean and tidy. I love my visits and I am so pleased that the resident I visit is so happy and contented at Cedrus.
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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was so content at Cedrus House. Staff were kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I couldn't have asked for anywhere better.
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Review from Jane L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law was a resident of Cedrus House for over 6 years. In that time she received outstanding levels of care from all staff. Her safety and dignity were always paramount. Impressive staff retention levels, meant that many staff knew for the full six years, so knew her needs probably better
than us. I was highly recommend Cedrus House for anyone needing personal care, nursing care, palliative care or dementia care, as Cedrus delivers the best.
Reply from Caprice Geisha, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseThank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Cedrus House Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum had spent 2 weeks in hospital and had come back to Cedrus which we were pleased about.
I think when you have agencies on that have not been in before there should be something in place that they can check the needs of the residents. My mum has to be watched when taking her medicines because
she hides them. When I came in one of the tablets was on her table, wardrobe open, curtains still drawn, no drink on the table and the bed was in a heap.
On the whole I am very pleased with mums care but it always comes back to the same issue.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseThank you for sharing your feedback with us regarding agency care. We take all feedback seriously, to ensure we understand where there are areas in need of review or improvement. Firstly, I am really pleased to hear you are happy with the care provided to your mum. Whilst I can confirm that a handover is completed between staff members at the start and end of their shifts, we will ensure to reiterate the importance of understanding residents individual needs.
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Review from S F (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On my first visit to Cedrus house, I was overwhelmed by the space and openness of the home, the friendly family warm feeling you get when you enter the place.
The care and understanding that my father receives is second to none. Nothing is too much trouble for the wonderful care team, that being from
the senior leads downwards. Every member of staff gives and does their best for the residences.
The choices on the daily menus, down to the day trips, fund raising fetes and individual outings, I don't think I could have found a more caring a home for my dad.
I do feel that perhaps more staff is needed during the evening and sometimes the home has to use agency staff, who perhaps do not know the individual residents well enough, but over all Cedrus House is a lovely home.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Reviews Team at Cedrus HouseThank you for your kind comments towards the care and lifestyle on offer at Cedrus House. We are so happy to hear that you feel your father is receiving exceptional standards of care from our dedicated team, and that he is enjoying to varied activities schedule provided. Please rest assured we only use agency staff when unavoidable due to last minute staff sickness.
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Review from Caroline W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum needed respite care while her usual carers were on holiday. I was apprehensive about mum staying at a care home for the first time, but need not have been. The staff at Cedrus House were wonderful, so cheerful, friendly and kind. Mum settled in immediately, and enjoyed joining in with the activities
each morning and afternoon. Mum said there was a good selection of food which was excellent, including some delicious cakes in the cafe. Lots of friends visited mum at Cedrus House during her 2 week stay, and were very complimentary about it.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10 for Cedrus House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.928 for Cedrus House is calculated as follows: ( (350 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 377 Ratings = 4.928
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cedrus House is based on 32 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 32 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Oct 2023

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Deepa

Deepa Reju

Job Title: Home Manager

I decided to join Care UK as a Registered Nurse in 2014 because it is a growing care provider that upholds its vision and values by keeping residents at the heart of its care.


A good home manager must be a great communicator, an active listener and an amazing supporter. It’s essential to be empathetic and kind in nature to lead a team well. I feel proud when I see the team and residents engaging as one big work family.


Being there to support colleagues, residents and relatives is the most important part of my role. I’m proud to have had several promotions within Care UK. My biggest career highlight to date was my internal promotion to Home Manager.


Outside of work, I have twin toddlers and enjoy walks with them, often taking them to the beach.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedrus House

What types of Care is Cedrus House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Cedrus House have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Cedrus House?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Cedrus House to the centre of Stowmarket?

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

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