Cedar Lodge

Hope Corner Lane, Taunton TA2 7PB
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9.7 59 Reviews
  • Cedar Lodge, Taunton
Cedar Lodge is located in the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, overlooking a large park known as Taunton Green which was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1952. The home was modernised and extended in 2004 to provide it with the first class facilities expected in all Notaro Care Homes. Residential care is provided for 42 people living with dementia in an extensively refurbished, warm and friendly home. The Limes is situated at the rear of Cedar Lodge in a separate facility and provides residential care for 15 people living with mental health conditions other than dementia or learning disabilities. The Limes is a groundbreaking project entered into with the Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in 2008. The home provides a progressive programme for people living with dementia in a safe environment. Carers understand the importance of meaningful activities for people living with dementia. Activities are built into all areas of life in the home. Life history and reminiscence work help to stimulate residents, so improving their self-esteem and sense of well-being.

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Care Provided by Cedar Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Speech Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Matthew Parrish (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Over 55 years
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (53)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2005
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Cedar Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £825
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £825
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £825
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £825
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedar Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • N/A


  • Parking

  • N/A


Cedar Lodge Reviews (59)

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9.7

Cedar Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Lodge has 59 reviews.

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Review from Julia P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care of staff went beyond and above what was expected of them. The support for my dad and family was fantastic. Especially over the final fortnight before my father passed away. We will always be very grateful.

Reply from Immacolata Jacobs, Media Marketing at Cedar Lodge

Julia, thank you for taking the time to write your review of Cedar Lodge. It is so nice to read your positive comments on the care and support received by your dad. I shall be sure to share your kind words to all the team at the home. May we wish you well for the future.


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Review from J A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in this care home for eight years. It is well managed and the staff are always very caring.

Reply from Immacolata Jacobs, Media Marketing at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. We so appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Cedar Lodge. All the best.


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Review from H B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent care home, the staff are very welcoming and very caring.
They have a very good activities program as well.
Would definitely recommend Cedar Lodge to friends and family.

Reply from Immacolata Jacobs, Media Marketing at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind comments. I will be sure to pass them on to all the team at Cedar Lodge.


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Review from Barry B (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Firstly, a great management team. The staff are excellent and do a very good job considering effort and time they spend with all the people in the home.
Well done all of you.

Reply from Immacolata Jacobs, Media Marketing at Cedar Lodge

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Cedar Lodge. I will be sure to share it with all our staff across the home.


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Review from Kylie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great care, always very friendly and offers a wide variety of activities.

Reply from Sharon Warren, Public Relations Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Cedar Lodge. I will be sure to share it with the staff and management of the home.


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Review from T P (Relative of Resident) published on 3 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Limes is a calm, friendly place to visit with wonderful staff who love and respect their clients.
They do their utmost to move clients forward to live independently. This is done in a very patient, understanding way over time. Some people need more time than others. There is no time limit to the
staff's kindness and support.

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Review from Cecilia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother lived for nearly three years in Cedar Lodge. At all times she was treated with great respect and dignity. The management of the care home and their end of life care are second to none. Staff kept me constantly informed of any concerns. They were unfailingly welcoming when I visited. When my
mother reached the end of her life the home gave me accommodation and meals so I was able to be with my mother throughout the final two weeks. I cannot praise them highly enough. I visited 17 care homes before choosing this one and I have never regretted my decision. They even invited us to use the home for her funeral which we gratefully accepted.

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Review from Carole C (Friend of Resident) published on 15 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have visited my friend on a number of occasions and have always been impressed by the warm and friendly environment provided by this home.
The staff are welcoming and friendly and are always willing to listen and problem solve when necessary.
It also provides a good standard of cleanliness and my
friend always looks forward to mealtimes! The residents are given regular outings and in-home entertainment is regularly provided. Very good.

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Review from Catherine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home is faultless. The care is superb. I cannot praise the manager and his staff enough.

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Review from R P (Friend of Resident) published on 28 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have visited an elderly friend for the past 28months, usually calling in at least once or twice a week. During that time I have always found Cedar Lodge staff to be welcoming, very helpful, very caring to the residents and knowledgeable about them as individuals.
The residents are always treated
with dignity and thoughtfulness and staff are aware of other specific needs, like/dislikes etc...
Over recent days whilst my friend was dying, the staff showed great kindness and consideration to me and real love towards my friend, making sure she was never left alone and ensuring her comfort and well being to the very best of their ability, reading to her and hoping she will hear and feel comfortable.

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Review from John R (Brother of Resident) published on 26 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good personal care during night and day. Plenty of staff on hand. Well managed and organised, with ample recreational activities. An ideal size - large enough to be interesting and varied but not cavernous and overlarge. I was very happy in the knowledge that my brother was cared for personally
with staff that took an interest. I visited regularly so can confidently say that this is a care home where the residents are valued. Friendly staff and nice outside area.

Reply from Sharon Warren, PR Manager at Cedar Lodge

Many thanks Mr Richardson for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. It's always lovely to hear how well people enjoy living in their homes. Cedar Lodge has a fantastic reputation and more recently received a superb CQC Inspection. I will be sure to share your comments and views with the hardworking team at Cedar and welcome you back to the home anytime your passing. All the very best.


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Review from Kate A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My thanks to all staff who have given my mother such loving care over the last 7 years of her life, right to the end of her life. Cedar Lodge provides a comfortable home with lots of activities for those who want them, and my mother who had dementia was happy there. All the staff care for the residents
and work as a great team always helpful and friendly, I will miss them as well as my mother.

Reply from Sharon Warren, PR Manager at Cedar Lodge

Many thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Cedar Lodge and the staff who work there. It's wonderful to hear how well your Mother was cared for and how she loved living at Cedar. The manager and the staff work so very hard to ensure that everyone is treated with respect, kindness and as an individual, and this review will be gratefully received at Cedar I'm sure.
Please make sure that anytime you're passing by, to call in and say Hi. I'm sure the staff will greet you with a warm welcome and a cup of tea. On behalf of them, the manager and the company, we wish you well for the future and thank you.


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Review from Elaine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the team at Cedar Lodge for the wonderful care they gave my Mum for the 5 years she was with them. The love, kindness and support they gave her was fantastic and the welcome I always received when I visited Mum. I could not have wished for a better Care Home for my Mum.

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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home has a happy atmosphere and is spotlessly clean. It's a lovely house with interesting decorations. Resident are free to roam over most of the house, while being kept safe and secure inside the house. There are several lounges to sit in. It's like being part of a big family. Although the staff
have different roles, they all work together and treat both residents and visitors with kindness, patience, courtesy and respect. Visitors are allowed at any time and are invited to join the residents for meals and activities. It's a homely place and I felt blessed to be a part of the family while my father stayed there and even after he died.

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Review from J F (Wife of Resident) published on 8 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and caring staff. A very pleasant home with excellent care.

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Review from C P (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepmother has been a resident at Cedar Lodge for 4 years. She has always been treated in a kindly dignified way. Staff have treated her like family. Her room is lovely and its always clean and tidy. The meals are 5 star. The activities plenty and imaginative. Excellent value for money. Manager kind
and caring and always have time for you if any questions or worries. Very satisfied.

Reply from Sharon Warren, PR Manager at Cedar Lodge

Thank you so very much for your extremely kind words and wonderful review. It's fantastic to hear how well your stepmother is being cared for. Feedback is extremely important to us and most importantly, for the care team that care for your Stepmother. I will be sure to pass on your review, which they will be thrilled to receive. The activities team work hard to ensure that activities are designed with the hobbies and interests of our residents firmly in mind, person centred care is something we are extremely proud of at Notaro Homes, and your comments reaffirm the good work they are doing.


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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum moved in last August and it was a hard experience for everyone. Cedar Lodge management and staff have been fantastic and she now calls it home and wants to return. The staff are kind and friendly, and nothing is too much to ask.
If I am worried they will listen, they have regular resident/relative
meetings where we are invited to attend, along with the manager and other staff to discuss all aspects of how the home is run and how our loved ones are cared for. Most importantly, I feel mum is safe, happy and cared for - more than I hoped for. I feel very lucky to have found Cedar Lodge for her.

Reply from Sharon Warren, PR Manager at Cedar Lodge

On behalf of Notaro Homes and Cedar Lodge, thank you so much for taking the time to complete such a lovely review of the home. It's truly wonderful to hear how happy Mum is. I will be sure to pass your comments and feedback to the manager and his team. Feedback is so important to us, it keeps us aware of how our residents and relatives are truly feeling and helps us to continuously improve to ensure we are delivering above and beyond what is expected.


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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 16 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff always helpful and polite. Always warm and welcoming home. Dad is happy here. He has made friends here and enjoys time spent with selected other residents.

Reply from Sharon Warren, Public Relations Manager at Cedar Lodge

Dear Paul, Many thanks for your kind testimonial, its good to hear Dad is happy and settled in Cedar Lodge. Feedback to so important to the company and the staff that work in our homes. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the Manager and his team


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Review from Alun T (Son of Resident) published on 9 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care centre is well run and the staff work hard to ensure the residents are well looked after. My mother talks about staying in a hotel which would indicate a level of satisfaction that is pleasing for her and offers confidence of the level of care attained. Cleaning of the facility is continuous
which is a necessary requirement to ensure high levels of general wellness in the already challenged environment.

Reply from Sharon Warren, Public Relations Manager at Cedar Lodge

Dear Sir, thank you very much for taking the time to complete the feedback questionnaire. Our staff work extremely hard to provide a safe, clean and homely environment for our residents, therefore it's lovely to be able to pass on such wonderful comments to them. I will be sure to pass this on to the team. As a company feedback is extremely important to us to allow us to continuously grow and develop, so once again thank you.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.698)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10 for Cedar Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.698 for Cedar Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.698

  • b) 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 Cedar Lodge is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 57 registered maximum number of service users is 11.4, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 Oct 2019

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Outstanding

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Matthew

Matthew Parrish

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2007

Matthew joined Notaro Care Homes in 2007 as Registered Manager for Cedar Lodge Dementia Residential Home, where he continues to work today. Matthew’s career in care started long before as a care assistant, back in 1988. His love and passion for working with individuals living with Dementia drove his career and he quickly climbed the ladder to become a very successful and respected Manager.


Matthew says his reason for working in care is to be able to enhance people’s lifestyle through person-centered care and enabling residents to live as independently as possible. Working with others to create an inclusive living and work environment.


In his spare time, Matthew enjoys participating in many sports, cooking for his family and exploring local history and travel.


In Matthew's recent CQC inspection it was noted by the inspector ‘There is an excellent registered manager employed at the home who was clearly passionate about providing a high quality, individualised service’.