Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Portland Avenue, Seaham SR7 8BT
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  • Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home, Seaham
With a team who are passionate about enriching the lives of their residents, Cedar Court provides residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care. They also provide rehabilitation and pre-bookable respite care breaks.

The home is very much at the heart of the local community. School children often pop in to take part in activities and singing. There is regular entertainment from singers, musicians and choirs, and the local church run regular services for the residents. And there are trips out in the home’s minibus, from pub lunches to garden centres and shopping.

There are so many activities to enjoy, from pamper sessions, with manicures and hand massages to animal visits, with everything from snakes and tortoises to rabbits and dogs. And a stone’s throw from the coast, residents often enjoy walks along the harbour.

The home has lots of bright and airy spaces to enjoy, from the lounges, where residents enjoy activities and spending time with loved ones, to the dining rooms, where they enjoy delicious home-cooked meals prepared by the chef. From roast dinners with all the trimmings, to fish and chip Fridays and lighter bites such as home-made soups and freshly baked cakes for afternoon tea.

The residents love to get involved in ‘foody’ activities, baking and cake decoration, making pizzas and pies. And there is always a special menu for special occasions, from afternoon tea to themed nights.

Loved ones, who are welcome at any time, are embraced into life at Cedar Court. There are regular relatives’ meetings and a private family and friends Facebook page, where relatives can see what their loved ones have been enjoying doing, even if they can’t be there in person.

The gardens are wonderful, with wheelchair friendly pathways and raised beds, for residents who enjoy gardening.

Cedar Court also has a beautiful hair salon, for weekly appointments with the mobile hairdresser.

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Care Provided by Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Keeley Bland (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (68)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

  • 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 £1,134
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,326
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,134

  • Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1134 and for nursing care £1326, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.


    *If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home 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
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home Reviews (110)

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Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home has 110 reviews.

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Review from Bernadette M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Cedar Court to be a nursing home I would recommend to anyone.
The staff are the most caring of carers. They go out of their way to be helpful in all situations.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your review of Cedar Court, the team is certainly very special.


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Review from Tammy B (Niece of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always very welcoming, kind and polite. Always try to keep you as informed as possible. All staff are very respectful and always appear to be happy. My aunty is treated with kindness and respect.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your five star review, the team at Cedar Court will be delighted to hear your comments about your aunt's care, they are certainly very special.


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Review from E W (Niece of Resident) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt was on the rehabilitation unit following a discharge from hospital. The staff on the unit was most helpful whenever we had any questions that needed answering. The food looked lovely what my aunt had. Staff always smiling, plenty of activities on each day.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for your five star review for Cedar Court, the team will be delighted to read your comments.


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Review from Gordon H (Resident) published on 15 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good.
Excellent!

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Review from I T (Resident) published on 15 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff put themselves out to give us a good time over the Christmas holidays.

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Review from K B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 12 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law had a lovely time in the home all the staff were very supportive and was treated with great dignity and care, rooms are a very generous size and nice and clean. Staff and management go above and beyond when she was in and the food was lovely and she enjoyed it. Over Christmas, there
was lots of entertainment on she loved hearing the children singing and the local church choir perform Christmas songs.

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Review from Joyce M (Respite Resident) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone had a smile for me when they walked in. My room was lovely, looking out to the sky and sea. The management was caring, taking care of my painful issues. I have to go but the months I've been here, they have been happy ones. So breaking my hip and wrist at 90 years old could have been an awful
experience but I was surrounded by kind people. To be kind is the strongest word and that made me calm in every situation. I was brought up by an elderly lady, I wish with all my heart she could have had a happy end but she didn't.

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Review from Nicola T (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was a bit nervous of my mam and dad going into the care home at first, but I needn't have worried because all the staff are amazing and very caring. I can't fault any of them, they go above and beyond to give my parents the care and attention they need . Nothing is any trouble to them and the home
and staff are very welcoming. My dad loves it in there, he loves the entertainment, especially the singers. I would recommend this care home.

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Review from John N (Resident) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really enjoy living here with my wife. The room is great, the staff are most helpful, love singing and dancing with activities.

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Review from Laura C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful care home. I can’t thank the staff enough for all they do. Both my nana and grandad are in the care home and all of the staff go above and beyond! The manager was very accommodating when there was some confusion around my grandparents visiting each other. Nothing is ever too much to
ask. My nana and grandad get treated like family by all of the staff and it’s so nice to know they are getting the best care, especially when we have been unable to meet their needs. I would absolutely recommend this care home!

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Review from Janice L (Niece of Resident) published on 23 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two elderly relatives living at Cedar Court Care Home and I can honestly say that the care given is excellent! The staff are professional, friendly and extremely helpful! My relatives care needs are fully met. I would certainly recommend this care home.

Reply from Sophie Middleton, PR Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's heart-warming to hear your glowing feedback and I'll be sure to pass it on.


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Review from Gail A (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Dad has been in for six months, since coming out of hospital. He has been happy in the home and the staff are brilliant with him. The dementia part is very hard for the staff and there is a lot to do at times. When they have to bath him, sometimes they need two people, so there are times that need someone
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Review from Judith H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband enjoys living at Cedar Court. He always tells me what he has had to eat, excellent food, can tell by the weight he has gained. He enjoys the entertainment that is provided. The staff are brilliant too.

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Review from Valerie N (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Cedar Court are remarkably kind and patient, showing a great deal of care and professionalism often in difficult circumstances. I have nothing but praise and admiration for their care in looking after my mum in her last year of life. They encouraged her to engage with other residents and
the many lovely activities they organised, and attended to all her needs whilst preserving her dignity.

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Review from J B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sadly, my mother-in-law passed away this week. The care and sympathy relating to our loss are beyond measure. We feel that our loss is not just an everyday occurrence but heartfelt and that is much appreciated. The staff here are more than amazing.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has settled really well into living at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home.
We can't thank the staff enough, his room is so nice and it's kept clean at all times, he's really well looked after by a fantastic team of people who really do care for their residents.
Couldn't ask for more.

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Review from Lynn F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mam was first in Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home in time to heal which she was well looked after. On returning home after a few weeks she asked the family could I go back there, she said she felt safe and all the staff are nice which is good for the staff at Cedar Court, so Mam has been back
in since September 2022. All the family are happy with the care she receives and the knowing that she is safe at night. All the staff are great with our mam as she has Alzheimer's the stories she can makeup and the staff just go with her to a point.

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Review from Malcolm E (Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like it here. Staff are helpful and the food is nice.

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Review from Bill S (Resident) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like living here.

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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has only recently come into this care home. So far, everything seems like it’s going well. The staff are so nice, they have time to answer any questions and nothing is ever a bit of bother which to me, is exactly what I want to see. Dad seems to like it which is my main priority and I know he’s
100% getting the care he needs. Thank you to the staff for everything you all do on a daily basis.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.909 for Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (422 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 463 Ratings = 4.909

  • 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 Court Residential & Nursing Home is based on 39 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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 39 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: 13 Mar 2021

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • 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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Meet the Team (4)

Keeley

Keeley Bland

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

Keeley has worked for Sanctuary Care for five years now. "I love working at Cedar Court because of the residents and the staff - I just love the job.”


David

David Edwards

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2015

“This is always something that I have wanted to do and I love it”


Anne

Anne Taylor

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2015

Anne is one of our team leaders at Cedar Court and she has been with us since 2015. Anne loves her role as a Team leader, coming from a teaching background. Her residents make her smile each and every day.


Denise

Denise Halliday

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2004

Denise is our chef at Cedar Court. She has worked here for nearly 20 years and just loves listening to all our residents' wonderful stories. She also commends the strong teamwork in the kitchen and throughout the home.