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 Ann B (Friend of Resident) published on 10 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the care home to be clean, light and airy. Also, the staff seem to be very friendly and helpful. My friend seemed happy and said she felt safe.

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Review from Verna J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum stayed for 10 days as part of her respite care. The atmosphere in the home was marvellous. Staff were wonderful. She thoroughly enjoyed the food. The home was being redecorated, the team of decorators were part of the entertainment package, they were totally professional and very supportive of
the residents, not obtrusive.
In the run-up to Christmas, the entertainment was wonderfully planned and received by the residents. All support provided as part of the respite package was first class. As a visitor, I felt part of a well-run team and I was kept well informed of my Mum's progress.
She was disappointed she made such a good recovery in a short space of time; thanks to the staff and the support received, that it was only a two-week stay. Her transfer to her own flat was well orchestrated.
Cedar Court provided a warm safe environment for my Mum when she needed it. Thank you.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review Verna. Our team will really appreciate your kind words, they really are invaluable to us. Best wishes,


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Review from C C (Resident) published on 30 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My time at Cedar Court was for rehabilitation. I felt very safe and my room was spacious, clean and comfortable.
The staff were attentive without being intrusive. They were always happy to chat if I needed them.

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Review from J J (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 4 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Could not ask for better care. (1st class).

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

Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you find the staff friendly and helpful, and you are happy with the care your Sister-in-law receives. I will pass on your kind comments to the team. Kindest regards, Sophie Middleton


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Review from Marie M (Wife of Resident) published on 24 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been in three different nursing homes, in the space of six weeks. Cedar Court has the most caring, loving, professional, polite staff you could ever meet. They are excellent, they deserve ten stars.
Thanks everyone at Cedar Court for the care you have given my husband. Well done to
you all.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Dear Marie, what a lovely review. Thank you so much for your kind words, they really are invaluable to our team. Best wishes.


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Review from Patricia R (Resident) published on 27 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since coming to the home, I have always been treated well by all the staff. Most will put themselves out when you need them.
I do, however, feel that things are used of a cheap quality which makes me rather annoyed that you are now increasing charges by 8% which is well above the cost of living.

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Review from Lisa S (Respite Resident) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful home, lovely staff. I was made to feel very welcome. The home was very clean and tidy and the residents looked very happy.
Would highly recommend to anyone.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Marketing Officer at Cedar Court Residential & Nursing Home

Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review our home. I will be sure to pass this onto our team - they will really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes, Fae


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Review from Helen L (Resident) published on 31 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have received excellent care, treatment and attention during my time here and would not hesitate to recommend Cedar Court to anyone need respite care.

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Review from Shaun H (Son of Resident) published on 8 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care mother receives is very good. Mam has a good rapport with her support team. I also have a good rapport with the carers. (I also get a lovely cup of tea!!) Mam gets involved with house activities (as best she can as she has dementia). Overall I'm pleased with her care.

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Review from Margaret H (Resident) published on 2 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My congruence is the staff have been brilliant, very caring - certainly look after your whereabouts. Nothing is too much trouble, everything is well organised.

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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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    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.