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Cedrus House

Bittern Crescent, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5XG
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All staff were friendly, approachable and helpful to our needs as a family.Paula O(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Cedrus House, Stowmarket
All staff were friendly, approachable and helpful to our needs as a family.Paula O(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Cedrus House, Stowmarket
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...  

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

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,624From £1,827
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,719From £1,933
Nursing CareFrom £1,889From £2,125
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.

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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Claire Martin(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • 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 (134)

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Cedrus House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedrus House has 134 reviews.

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Review from Rachel D (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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Since our Mother moved into Cedrus House in March, we have been absolutely delighted and touched by the wonderful care she has received. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and they are attentive and thoughtful to our Mother's individual needs. What could have been a confusing and frightening time for her has been quite the opposite. She feels safe and valued and we have seen her go from strength to strength since her arrival. She is genuinely thriving! We have had many requests and queries due to the lockdown and they have been answered by staff with patience and reassurance. We are so very grateful to all the staff at Cedrus House and so happy and relieved we chose this care home for our Mother.

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Review from Gill (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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Staff were very supportive in my fathers lasts weeks. They were very understanding in his last few hours when I could not be with him due to the closure of the home. Phone calls explaining his condition and the empathy showed meant a lot and made a very difficult situation for everyone a lot easier to deal with.

Whenever I visited he was always out of bed, providing he was well enough, washed, shaved and smartly dressed. Great care and thought was taken in dressing him after he died which was very comforting.

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Review from Kevin B (Son of Resident) published on 8 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident for over four years and was treated respectfully and with care. The entire team welcomed my wife and I when we visited with our dog and we enjoyed the experience. As we live in West Sussex we visited every month and phoned for updates in-between visits.
Having done extensive research prior to choosing Cedrus House we were delighted with our choice in the Stowmarket area.
Mum died in May and due to the Covid-19 virus she died without her family being with her. However, we were given the opportunity to FaceTime her; thank you!

A five-star residential home for a five-star mum. Thank you all for looking after her throughout her stay.

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Review from Julia (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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My dad moved to Cedrus after a second lot of strokes left him unable to walk. I wish he had moved there sooner. We avoided a care home before because we thought he could keep his independence and activity longer elsewhere. We underestimated the level of activity and engagement there was at Cedrus. Dad did stuff he'd never done before, like pottery, a race night (first for him), indoor bowls. He could also pursue his interest in gardening. He loved the visits from the children at the school next door. At Cedrus, they do things the way I would do them - the best they possibly can. There is a reason people love to work there.
The answer was always, yes. We can do that. The food is fantastic. It is a lovely place for friends and family to come and share a meal.
The staff became like family to me and to my dad, especially during lockdown.

I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Clive W (Son of Resident) published on 22 April 2020 Submitted via Website
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Living in Australia, it is difficult to find a way to communicate with my mum in a way which is satisfying to me and positive for her. Staff at Cedrus House were most willing and positive when I started to email a photo letter to mum. They took on the extra task with nothing short of enthusiasm and encouragement. Staff at Cedrus House have been absolutely amazing from the very first contact and all the way through the worrying process of moving mum out of her family home of 30yrs. The attitude of the staff at every level and in every function at Cedrus House helps give me and my siblings peace of mind, especially with the recent impact of covid19 on care homes in the UK. It is with great pleasure that I share my gratitude to you all at Cedrus House for the level of care that staff have displayed from the moment my sister's and I walked through the door at the beginning of our search for the right place for mum.

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Review from Anna N (Niece of Resident) published on 13 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I think that you would be hard pushed to find a better care home. The ambience, facilities, staff effort and activities - all of a very high standard.

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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is the first time I have had to use a care home for my mother and I was very apprehensive but all the staff were amazing and set my mind at rest. The facilities and rooms were excellent. I would recommend Cedrus House to everyone.

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Review from Gary D (Son of Resident) published on 5 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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A wonderful, caring and safe environment for my father to end his days - he deserved it! Thanks to all the staff, whatever their position within the system. Fabulous.

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Review from Nicola F (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2019 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful care Dad received for the short time he was there. All of the staff were fantastic and looked after the family as well which made it so much easier. Very clean and well looked after, better than a hotel!

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Review from Elizabeth S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall the general environment is nice, staff are friendly and easy to converse with around the building. Overall clean and neat, the food and drinks are nice with a wide selection/variety. The care and support for residents are sufficient.

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Review from E G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would absolutely recommend Cedrus House as a care setting. My grandmother received exceptional end of life care. With staff showing dignity and respect at all times, nothing was too much and the staff were there to spend time with the residents. A compassionate homely setting with great facilities.

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Review from Eileen B (Friend of Resident) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot think of any care home to match this one. Believe me, I have visited many in my time.

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Review from Julie W (Friend of Resident) published on 5 April 2019 Submitted via Website
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Since my friend has been at this home, both his physical and mental health has deteriorated. The attitude of the management team has been very poor and the care provided has not met the specific needs of my friend.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Cedrus House

Cedrus House provides nursing and residential care for elderly residents. When a resident moves into the home, we create a detailed care plan to ensure they receive the most appropriate care for their needs. This is reviewed on a regular basis. Although we try to meet each and every individual’s...  

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Review from Lauren S (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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It seems like there are always a lot of options for activities and food.

The coffee shop is a nice social area. My gran is very often disappointed with food taste and quality. However, it always seems as though the stair areas do not get cleaned. I've never seen the floor look as though it has been hoovered. There is also a strange smell in these areas! This gives a bad impression to visitors.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Cedrus House
Thank you for your feedback regarding your visit to Cedrus House. We are pleased to know that you feel there is a good range of activities and food, and that you would be likely to recommend the home to others.

We are sorry to hear that you feel that your gran is sometimes disappointed with the...  

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Review from D S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I think the staff are lovely and friendly and the coffee shop is a great social facility with lovely coffee. The hairdresser is really nice and another great facility.

It would be nice to have more consistent carers that are familiar with the residents and their needs. There is a lot of agency staff which can be unsettling. My gran has mentioned that the pastry and meat are hard to cut which should be considered for older people with weaker wrists.

Reply from Samantha Debenham, Personal Assistant at Cedrus House
Thank you for your feedback regarding your visit to Cedrus House. We are very pleased to know that you feel that the staff are all so friendly and that you are impressed with the facilities at the home. It is great to know that you would be likely to recommend the home to others.

We are sorry to...  

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Review from Pamela E (Resident / Service User) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a resident here for over 2 years. I find the care staff most kind and helpful. My ensuite is comfortable with a bell handy if I need help. The staff are lovely and ready to help if I need them. On the whole, the food is OK with a choice in all the main meals. My nephew got me in here to be near to his family. Good.

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Review from Lyndsay S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Cedrus House is an excellent home. The care and support is second to none and the management are extremely helpful.

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Review from R U (Husband of Resident) published on 6 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Cedrus House are very kind and helpful. Nothing is to much trouble. The food is very good.

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Review from Ken C (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very dedicated, professional and caring staff. A very friendly environment. Very good and up-to-date accommodation and facilities. The activities programme is very good.

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Review from Vic P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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The team leader and her staff make Cedrus House day centre a pleasure to visit.

I was very apprehensive about taking mum but they welcomed her like an old friend and did everything to settle her in. She now goes once a week and loves it. The activities, facilities and food are great but without a doubt, it is the staff who make it the most caring, loving, warm, fun environment to leave someone you love and worry about. These ladies do a brilliant job.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 October 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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    Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...

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Claire Martin
Claire MartinJob Title:Home Manager

I’ve worked for Care UK for nearly a decade now. Before joining the organisation, I was a laboratory technician and a registered childminder. When I was looking for a new challenge, I heard great things about Care UK and how its people were supported to develop. That’s certainly been my experience. I started as a carer and have worked my way up.

I previously worked as Home Manager at Hartismere Place, where I saw the home grow and flourish. I’m now excited to have joined Cedrus and to bring that experience with me, building on strong foundations and continuing to enhance what we do and what we offer to residents.

I love walking around the home and having lovely interactions with the residents. They make my day, as do the great colleagues I work alongside. There’s always a lot of laughter at Cedrus House, which creates a great atmosphere.

Outside of work, I’m a keen biker; my husband and I ride all over East Anglia. I also enjoy gardening, spending time with my family, and socialising with friends.

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