
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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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.
My mother was in for two weeks respite care and I was very impressed with all the staff receptionist, carers, managers all very friendly and caring. I had complete faith that my mother would be cared for.
My mother-in-law came into the care of Cedars Care Home Southend for 4 weeks convalescence. Our experience was very positive, caring staff, organised and efficient. We would recommend this facility. It was clean and the garden was a lovely asset as well.
My aunt has been made very welcome from the start. The managers have been very accommodating. The staff are extremely helpful and pleasant and caring. Any special requests are met where possible. The laundry service is exceptional. Her overall experience lies somewhere between very good and excellent and she appears to be very settled there.
For a short time, my cousin was in the home. I could not fault the care and attention she received.
From the first assessment of my brother-in-law, both management and staff were very professional in their overall acceptance of him. He was very happy in the home joined in the activities and really enjoyed quiz days. When we took him out for appointments he always wanted to return in time for meals as he really enjoyed the food. We never believed his time at the care home would be short as he passed away on New Year's Eve, aged only 64.
Mum and Dad moved in in February 2015, we were impressed by the fact that there was no smell of urine(!) and the security of entry to the building and floors is very reassuring to know that your loved ones are safe.
Mum passed away last year, leaving Dad with his dementia in the care of all at the home AND what a job they did!
Dad enjoyed a happy, fulfilled time, everyone helped to make his world a better place for him.
He slowly deteriorated, leaving his mobility and awareness less and less each time but his care never changed, always 100%.
Dad passed away in October this year, his passing was made such a beautiful thing (does that sound wrong)? The staff made it so special for us as we are sure Dad was totally at peace at the end.
We can not thank everyone enough for all they did and for caring enough to make his last hours so, yes, so beautiful.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL
My husband came into The Cedars whilst I went on holiday, he came into the Cedars for the same reason earlier this year. I found the new manager helpful, caring and efficient. The staff on my husband's floor were also very kind, caring and efficient. His room was kept clean as was his toilet. Visitors who came to visit my husband whilst he was a resident were also happy with how he was cared for and the general atmosphere of The Cedars. I am grateful to everyone at The Cedars for looking after my husband.
His time spent at Cedars Care Home was a truly enjoyable experience. The staff were all exceptional, always helpful, always happy and nothing was ever too much trouble.
We would VERY HIGHLY recommend Cedars Care Home. Thank you to all of the amazing staff who all made his time there so enjoyable.
My mum was in this home for roughly three years. The care she received was excellent. The staff always took the time to show her affection, talk to her, reassure her, and laugh with her. The home itself is spotless, the environment warm and friendly. I cannot express how good this home is. Thank you Cedars for your care, mum loved you all, as I do.
But, more importantly, the staff are amazing. They work long and hard hours, often in difficult and sad situations. But they are always cheerful, caring and helpful. They have time for everyone - residents and visitors.
The activities and special events are excellent and well organised. Trips out in the minibus are enjoyed by all.
Attention to medical care and special needs is excellent, as is communication between the care staff and residents, their relatives and external medical persons.
(The only negative point is the car park, which is often full, and there is no on-street parking nearby as it is for business and resident permit holders only.)
The care my husband is receiving cannot be faulted. The staff are excellent in all aspects of their work. The whole atmosphere of Cedars is a friendly one, staff and residents alike. I have no doubt whatsoever to highly recommend this care home.
I spent 2 weeks in Southend hospital following a bowel operation and went to Cedars for 2 weeks after, for tender loving care. I received 2 weeks of TLC at Cedars, the manager gave me a lovely room with an en suite overlooking the garden. Staff were excellent as was the food. I sat in the garden quite a lot as the weather was good and it was very pretty.
My husband and I looked at many recommended care homes in the area and this care home Cedars care home, was the only one that did not smell of urine. The staff are all welcoming and pleasant at all times and my father-in-law has been extremely well looked after and very happy to be there on the two occasions he has stayed there. We will not hesitate to use this care home for our father again as this is exactly what he received, the very best of care in our opinion.
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
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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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