
we were impressed with Cedars from our initial visitJacqueline C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the warm welcome, friendly professional staff and cleanliness of the home were instantly noticeableLinzi S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I'm happy that Mum is being well looked after and I have no worries about her carBarbara(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

we were impressed with Cedars from our initial visitJacqueline C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

the warm welcome, friendly professional staff and cleanliness of the home were instantly noticeableLinzi S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I'm happy that Mum is being well looked after and I have no worries about her carBarbara(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Cedars Care Home provides first-class care in picturesque Southend-on-Sea.
This modern, purpose-built home offers exceptional long-term and respite care for the elderly, and those living with dementia-related conditions. Cedars prides itself on ensuring the best possible quality of life for residents, providing professional care delivered with empathy, compassion and a focus on dignity.
Cedars has been recognised for the quality of its palliative and end of life care, regularly receiving...
Care Provided by Cedars Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
*Exclusive Limited-Time Offer! Enjoy premium Residential & Dementia Care at a special reduced rate of £1350 per week.
Available for permanent, self-funding residents only, with a strictly limited number of rooms – Enquire today... When It’s Gone, It’s Gone!
*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. All admissions are subject to an assessment.
Fees are dependent on the level of care required. Please contact the home directly for more information.
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Contact Cedars Care Home 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Victor Zingoni (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Visits for new admissions must be arranged by calling the care home at this time.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available.
Cedars Care Home Reviews (73)
Cedars Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cedars Care Home has 73 reviews.
This review is based on our experience up to March 2020 before lockdown.
Dear Jane, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Cedars Care Home. We believe that each individual is unique in their own way, and Mum was no exception. We also recognise the difficulties faced by families over the last year, thanks to Covid-19 restrictions, but we’re so...
My mum spent her final 18 months at Cedars and they made her life so much more fulfilled than it had been for some years due to her progressive condition. Mum was cared for wonderfully well, with respect for her individual needs and preferences, including how her room was arranged. The exceptional provision of activities, outings, and events gave her such happiness and pleasure. The premises and facilities are lovely, homely, and well looked after. Any difficulties are dealt with efficiently but with kind consideration. The staff are professional but friendly, kind, thoughtful, and truly caring people. We are very grateful to all at Cedars for everything they did for our Mum, and us as a family. Cedars epitomises what true care is.
Hi Marion, many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased to hear that you feel that your mother was safe and well looked after here at Cedars. We know how much she enjoyed all the activities and outings. Staff remember her as someone who joined in absolutely everything, determined to live...
I was apprehensive leaving my husband at Cedars for the first time last week, but when I collected him after a week's respite he was very relaxed and seemed to have a very good relationship with the carers. I now feel much more confident to do this again - good for my husband and good for me. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Cedars Care Home. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care given to your loved one. We are always striving to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion. We will pass on your kind comments to all the staff. Thank you once again.
It was necessary for a member of the family to have an eight-day respite stay and we were impressed with Cedars from our initial visit. From the friendliness of the staff to the cleanliness of the home, the slightly reticent family member was won over and would be happy to stay again if needed. Thanks to all the staff at Cedars.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Cedars Care Home. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care given to your loved one. We are always striving to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion. We will pass on your kind comments to all the staff. Thank you once again. Best wishes.
I stayed at Cedars Care Home after an accident. I live at my flat in Romford. I spent 3 weeks in hospital. The staff at Cedars were professional, I can't praise them enough and plan to spend a day volunteering once I've moved to Southend. They should be paid more.
Mum was in Cedars Care Home for three years and loved it. All of the staff are very caring, attentive and professional. The home is kept spotlessly clean and meals are not only nutritional, they match the high standards of top restaurants! Every week there are performers to entertain the residents, and art/craft and cooking activities. Residents are also taken out on trips to local places of interest. Cedars is more like a five-star hotel than a care home.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Cedars Care Home. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care given to your loved one, we are always striving to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion. We will pass on your kind comments to all the staff. Thank you once again. Best wishes, Victor Zingoni.
We have been sending Mum for respite into Cedars Care Home over the past 5 years. From the very first respite, she was treated with respect and dignity. She was accepted and treated like a permanent resident. The staff took time to find out about her life experiences and family relationships. When I took Mum in for respite I could walk out knowing I had left Mum in caring competent hands. Sadly, on her last respite there she had a fall, which led to her becoming unwell and losing her strength and fight to live. Throughout this time the staff were very caring and supportive. They called the family immediately when any changes occurred showing sympathy and empathy. Our mum was 94 years old with mobility problems and dementia. Staff at Cedars Care Home couldn't have done any more for her. Thank you all.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Cedars Care Home. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care given to your loved one, we are always striving to provide high-quality care with dignity and compassion. We will pass on your kind comments to all the staff. Thank you once again.
Extremely helpful and friendly staff, nice surroundings, very pleasant decor. My in-laws are very happy here. Excellent reception staff and manager.
Thank you for your comments. The staff work hard to deliver excellent care.
I do however feel that it's very expensive for what it is.
Always made to feel welcome.
Thank you so much.
The staff were absolutely brilliant and nothing seemed to be any trouble and Mum was put at her ease, especially at times when she was embarrassed.
As a family, we found the care and attention given to our father during his time at Cedars was exemplary. The staff were very hard-working and attentive and seemed genuinely fond of my father. Nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you very much for your positive review. It means a lot to the team at Cedars.
It is a pleasure to visit with no "smell" often associated with care homes. My father receives the very best care and attention, affection and respect from all members of staff.
He, in turn, feels safe and is very fond of the staff who care for him. He is now 101 years old and I am sure the care he receives has contributed to his great age.
I find all the staff to be extremely approachable I must mention a certain staff member sho has been extremely helpful with any of my concerns and providing solutions.
On a more basic level, it doesn't smell (either of urine or sanitisers/air fresheners) and I have not overheard residents being spoken to harshly. The staff are friendly despite the challenges of caring for people who can be very dependent, difficult and aggressive sometimes. Caring for old people with dementia is never going to be easy or 'pretty', but she is safe and happy.
I ask my Grandma each time I visit whether she is happy and she says that she is. I would love it if she could move to be nearer to me, as I live several hours away but, if this can't be, I do not feel she could be anywhere better.
Thank you for your comments. I'm glad your grandmother has settled well in the home.
As soon as I entered the home, I received a nice friendly welcome. I find mums room nice and clean and tidy, and also the car for her is great. Even though mum cannot get involved with the activities due to her health conditions, I find that there is always a lot going on for the other resident's. Also, I find the food to be of very good quality. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone else.
My wife was cared for 18 months at Cedar Care Home. They give her top treatment but her illness took her in the end.
Mum enjoys the various activities that are offered and is doing more now than she has done for a long time. The food is good; she enjoys it and is happy with her care and surroundings.
I'm happy that Mum is being well looked after and I have no worries about her care.
Excellent service throughout from manager through to care assistants. Kind and caring and went to lengths to make mum happy. The care assistants constantly interacted cheerfully with all and kept friendly eye on vulnerable residents whilst allowing them independence and dignity. Would highly recommend Cedars Care Home.
Thank you for taking the time to post the review. We are delighted that you were happy with services we provided at Cedars for your mother.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 31 July 2026Residential
News (1) & Events (0)
- 19 Jun 2025
Rosie Lawson, a long-time resident of Cedars Care Home, has just reached an amazing 105 years old. She celebrated her big day at the Southend-based home surrounded by family and...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 19 Nov 2021Recipient: Cedars Care Home
- 28 Oct 2021Recipient: Cedars Care Home
- 16 Oct 2020Recipient: Cedars Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cedars Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Victor Zingoni is the Registered Manager of Cedars Care Home. Victor says, “We see ourselves as our residents’ extended family. They place their lives in our hands, trusting us to deliver the best possible care. For this, to work it’s vital that we have open, honest and compassionate dialogue with both residents and their families."
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