Cedar Court Nursing Home

Bretby Park, Bretby, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent DE15 0QX
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  • Cedar Court Nursing Home, Burton-on-Trent
Cedar Court Nursing Home specialises in the care of the frail and elderly. The home provides nurture in a relaxed, friendly environment and ensures that residents maintain freedom and lifestyle of choice while receiving the support that is appropriate to the resident's needs.

The home has been renovated and refurbished to a high standard. Its internal accommodation is light, bright and comfortable, while outside there is a garden with a pond, greenhouse, raised flower beds and summer house for residents to enjoy. The home occupies a particularly enviable location in the rolling South Derbyshire countryside; throughout the year there are glorious views of the surrounding parkland, countryside and mature woodland.

Cedar Court Nursing Home has a varied programme of activities that are tailored to the individual needs and abilities of residents. Cedar Court remains a firm part of the local community, with plenty of opportunities to host and attend events.

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Care Provided by Cedar Court Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Marie Pickering (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (26)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Cedar Court 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 £1,050
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,050
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,150
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedar Court Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time, please call ahead to let your loved one know you are coming if that’s what you normally do.


  • Parking

  • Free onsite parking


Cedar Court Nursing Home Reviews (30)

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Cedar Court Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedar Court Nursing Home has 30 reviews.

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Review from L M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great care home, feel my nan is looked after fairly well. Sometimes no staff around in the day room, however majority of staff are friendly, easy to speak to, and treat us all like family. Always feel welcome when visiting. One staff member in particular always goes out of her way to speak to us on
every visit, whether it's a quick hello, or a general chat. Only downside is when arriving (especially at weekends) when nobody is on reception, the buzzer doesn't seem to attract attention to staff, and therefore, can be waiting up to 15 mins to be let in to see our relatives. Overall though, it's a good care home and I would recommend.

Reply from Vicki Weller, Managing Director at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind comments about the home being great. We will look into the points you raise about staffing in the lounges and reception cover at weekends, I'm sorry you have had to wait and we will address this.


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Review from T G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On entering the care home we are always greeted with friendly smiling faces from the reception team. The manager, nurses, and carers are always very hard-working, busy, caring, and very helpful ,they are all friendly and approachable and always willing to help if you have any questions that need answering.
The entertainments lady is always working very hard everyday to find different things to keep all the residents interested and happy.

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Review from Bruce T (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Generally good care and food is good. The manager is very helpful, as are both the receptionists. Regularly do activities with the residents like bingo, dominoes and painting sometimes. Mum likes the exercises which one staff member in particular does a couple of times a week.

Reply from Vicki Weller, Managing Director at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate your comments.


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Review from Joanne N (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is resident at Cedar Court Nursing Home and is really well looked after by amazing staff. Mum moved from another home and has come on so much. Mum loves the entertainment and crafts they have on daily. Every time I visit mum, she looks happy and content.

Reply from Vicki Weller, Managing Director at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review about Cedar Court, we really appreciate your positive comments.


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Review from D H (Husband of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been in Cedar Court for the past 5 months and in that time, I have seen a great improvement in her eating and drinking. The staff have worked very hard to make this happen. She is always clean and tidy looking. The staff are very welcoming and helpful, so overall I'm pleased with the care
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Review from Susan C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are friendly and helpful and the residents are looked after really well.

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Review from Josephine R (Wife of Resident) published on 28 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t thank the staff enough for looking after my husband. The care they gave him was first class, they made all the family welcome and we were able to come and go as we pleased and I could return home knowing he was being well cared for. I would definitely recommend Cedar Court. I’d like to give
a big thank you to the manager and her team from all the family.

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Review from Byron H (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've always found the home very good and very safe and my mother is always well looked after.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Registered Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for acknowledging the care we provide, our aim is to promote a good quality of life for the people we care for.


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Review from R W (Husband of Resident) published on 29 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The manager is clearly dedicated and very approachable. Her team of carers and nurses are very caring and efficient. The consistent provision of permanent staff (non-agency) helps maintain standards. I have every confidence in the good care; my wife is always clean, dressed and kept comfortable throughout
the day. The team are welcoming to visitors and keep me well-informed.

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Review from M J (Wife of Resident) published on 15 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are always pleasant, helpful and willing, nothing is too much trouble. I have witnessed residents being fed and lifted, all with dignity. I leave my husband knowing he is well and truly cared for.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Registered Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for taking time to feedback on your observation of my staff. We pride ourselves in the care we give.


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Review from P L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad was admitted initially for emergency respite. It was immediately apparent that the quality of care, the environment and thoughtfulness of the staff were exactly what he needed to continue with a safe, healthy and dignified life. As a family, we have every confidence in the quality of care he is
receiving and we praise the hardworking staff.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Registered Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. We are honoured that people entrust their loved ones into our care and will always strive to care for them to the best of our ability.


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Review from A G (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff, manager and carers are all helpful, pleasant and treat Mum with respect. She is happy there. She looks well, has put weight on and her health is better.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Home Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for your review. Positive feedback is welcomed by myself and my staff as our aim is to maintain a good quality of life for those in our care.


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Review from John T (Husband of Resident) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has great care provided by special people who have patience and understanding of the person's needs. Always happy and always helpful when asked any questions or for advice. A well-run home in a very special setting.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Home Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for such a lovely review, we appreciate you taking the time to do so. We work hard to ensure everyone is looked after, including relatives. We are pleased to have your wife residing with us.


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Review from Christine H (Sister of Resident) published on 3 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was delighted with the change in my brother after his transfer to Cedar Court Nursing Home. I was happy to see him up and obviously less agitated. The staff have worked hard to improve his general well-being and I can't thank them enough. I live a great distance away and therefore rely on the staff
totally. I am kept well informed and they are lovely when I get down to visit. I have been very happy to leave my brother in their care this past year. Thanks.

Reply from Mandy Crowton, Executive Assistant at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Christine. The Cedar family take pride in caring and ensuring everyone is settled and happy, caring is everything to us.


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Review from Julie J (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having made the decision to remove my mother from a brand new dementia home in our local vicinity we were recommended Cedar Court Nursing Home. The manager conducted us around Cedar Court to see all their facilities and to meet staff. The home was clean and homely and all the staff were very friendly.
Although the home was fifty minutes away we made the decision to take Mum there. Mum has settled in well. Her anxiety levels have dropped tremendously and her physical care is far, far better. Last year she was a frightened old lady of 99, badly bruised by mishandling and now she’s much calmer. The staff are bright and cheerful and I am confident Mum’s welfare is well catered for.

Reply from Mandy Crowton, Executive Assistant at Cedar Court Nursing Home

So lovely of you to take the time to leave a review for us at Cedar Court. Thank you from the home manager and all the team, it really does mean so much as caring is everything.


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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has always received the very best care and attention during her stay. Although she has been in bed the whole time, she has and never has had, any breakdown of her skin which is truly remarkable given that she is now over 100 years of age, which is a testament to the quality of care she receives.

Reply from Vicki Weller, Managing Director at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate your positive feedback.


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Review from Harry S (Husband of Resident) published on 10 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident since 2015 and all the staff have been and still are brilliant. Always there to help and very friendly. I can't speak too highly of the staff. I just hope the owners realise what good and loyal staff they employ. I sometimes feel that they are under-appreciated by the management.

Reply from Vicki Weller, Managing Director at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to review our service.


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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my mother's care at Cedar Court. She is well looked after. The care staff are very well trained and are excellent with the help they give my mother. The care staff and manager/sister in charge are wonderful and will talk to me about any concerns they have about my mother's situation
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Review from G W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ourselves and wider family are very impressed with the care and love and respect shown to Mother. She is so different, no longer agitated, she seems contented. Atmosphere is happy, staff and management so pleasant and helpful. We couldn't wish for anything better. Big thank you.

Reply from Marie Pickering, Home Manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kinds words, and review. We will pass this on to our team, who will no doubt be thrilled too.


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Review from Nicholas H (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My first visit to the care home today, a bit difficult to find. I think a better postcode would help with the sat nav that guided me to a muddy field. After a call to the care home, suitable instructions were given, maybe they could be added to the website. A warm welcome was given to me on arrival.
This is a clean secure place, set in very nice surroundings.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.496)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10 for Cedar Court Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.496 for Cedar Court Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.496

  • 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 Nursing Home is based on 11 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 11 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: 15 Feb 2022

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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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Marie Pickering

Job Title: Home Manager

"I have been the registered manager at Cedar Court Nursing Home since 2000, having started my career here in 1987. I have enjoyed those 34 years immensely. I qualified as a registered nurse in 1979 at Burton Hospital, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. I decided I wanted to be a nurse when I was four years old. Initially, I worked on the geriatric ward at Burton, followed by training as a midwife. I took a break after the birth of my first son, but returned to my calling when I started work at Cedar Court.


During my working life at Cedar Court, I have been able to recognise the passion that started when I was very young; to care for people. Cedar Court has enabled me to follow this calling in every way imaginable. It is such a special place for me, and this is enhanced by the team of dedicated staff who I work alongside. In my role as Home Manager I am able to maintain close contact with the staff and join them in the care we deliver to improve the daily lives of those entrusted to us. In my personal life I am married to John. He is the reason I can commit to my work, as he supports me every step of the way. I was able to return to work six weeks after the birth of my second son 24 years ago, as he was there to care for him. I live quite locally in a small village, but do not drive so John is also my chauffeur. My career has become a family affair in some ways! I feel honoured to be working for Cedar Court and have lots of fond memories over the years. This is complimented by my family life when I can spend time gardening, going fishing with my husband and enjoying the countryside. I feel so lucky to have recognised my dream, the majority of which has been at Cedar Court."


Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Court Nursing Home

What types of Care is Cedar Court Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Cedar Court Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Independent Living Training, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Cedar Court Nursing Home have?

There are 26 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Cedar Court Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Cedar Court Nursing Home to the centre of Burton-on-Trent?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.