Cedars Care Home

14 Sweyne Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6FQ
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  • Cedars Care Home, Southend-on-Sea
Cedars Care Home provides first-class care in picturesque Southend-on-Sea.

CQC has rated the home as 'good' overall and 'outstanding' in the 'responsive' category, reflecting a flexible approach to residents’ individual choice and continuity of care (June 2019).

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 accolades from the Palliative Care Awards and the Great British Care Awards.

It has recently been re-accredited as part of the Gold Standards Framework, also receiving the GSF Quality Hallmark Award (October 2024).

There is accommodation for 48 residents over three floors in bright, spacious, comfortable and well-furnished rooms, each with a pleasant aspect and ensuite or wet room facilities. The home has a lovely light and airy feel, with homely communal areas, lounges and dining rooms on each floor, and a wheelchair-accessible garden.   The communal areas are designed to provide relaxed spaces to socialise or participate in daily activities. There is also a hairdressing salon.

The home also encourages residents to personalise their rooms with favourite pictures and photographs, ornaments and small items of furniture.

There is lift access to all floors, and all areas are wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the home and all rooms are equipped with TV, a nurse call system and an adjustable automatic bed.

Care Provided by Cedars Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Victor Zingoni (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (48)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Cedars Care 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 £1,550
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,550
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,550
  • Fees are dependent on the level of care required. Please contact the home directly for more information.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Cedars Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visits for new admissions must be arranged by calling the care home at this time.


  • Parking
  • Free on-site parking is available.


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Cedars Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cedars Care Home has 69 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident at Cedars Care Home for 18 months. The staff are welcoming and so kind and caring. They have taken the time to understand mum's needs as an individual and it is immensely reassuring for the family to know she is well cared for in this safe, clean and friendly environment. Thank
you to all the staff.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, and for working with our team to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. Were so happy to have you both as part of our Cedars family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good care given to my husband who needs constant attention.
I am updated on any health problems he has.
It is a relief to know he is being looked after so well.
There are many activities offered for residents, but unfortunately he does not want to socialise or take part in them.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your very positive comments about your loved ones care. The team and I are delighted to see how happy and thriving your husband is at the home, and we very much welcome your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Cedars Care Home for almost three years now and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are really kind and respectful and treat the older people with all the dignity they deserve. Mum was lonely at home and now she has company and activities as much as she wants.

The activities are first class with something for everybody. We have sometimes joined in with the zumba classes and it's lovely to see them moving (whilst sitting down) along to the music.
Mum particular likes the singers that come in and usually goes out each week on the mini bus to a local park or for a coffee, ice cream or bun depending on the weather.
The month of December was full of fun parties, staff pantomimes and carol singing.
I would not hesitate to recommend Cedars.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Cedars Care Home. We are incredibly proud of both our home and the care and dedication given to our residents by our team. It's very good to know that your mother is happy with us and enjoying life at our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is well cared for by lovely staff. The rooms and facilities are scrupulously clean.
My mother enjoys the varied menus, all freshly cooked in situ, by qualified chefs. There are activities for the residents to do everyday, if they want to.
The house is extremely safe and well run.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Dear Theresa, thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. We are so pleased that you feel our home is warm, friendly and welcoming, as well as clean and tidy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always find the home very clean and tidy, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The management and senior staff are always approachable.
My mother is safe and well cared for which is a comfort to me.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased that you feel our home is warm, friendly and welcoming, as well as clean and tidy. Staff work hard to provide a comfortable home-from-home for your loved one (and our other residents), giving them all the care and attention that they so deserve!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I do not tire of writing positive reviews about this amazing care home. This one is in relation to two first-class uplifting events in August - both barbecues, one with a musical film theme and the other with an American singer/Hawaiian theme. In addition to excellent entertainment, it was great to
see Dad enjoying himself out in the fresh air in the fantastic garden. Each occasion brought a smile to his face and he still mentions what a great time he had, long after the events themselves. To see the friendly, caring and so efficient manager and staff having fun, joining in, and enjoying themselves, whilst at the same time breaking off when necessary to ensure that each one of the residents was comfortable and felt included was great to see. I do not have a bad word to say about Cedars or any of its great teams. Dad has been at Cedars for a year now and we are so pleased with every aspect of his care. Thank you, Cedars!

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. We have an amazing team that works hard to provide the best care and support for residents and their families. So it is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a pleasure to look after and is very much loved here at Cedars Care Home. We look forward to seeing you and your family again at our next party.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and excellent staff!! Best care home and is always spotless. The staff from care specialists through to the amazing front office and activities are the absolute best. My mum has been there as a resident since 2015 and it is without doubt the best choice care home.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your very positive comments about your loved one's care. So it is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a pleasure to look after and is very much loved here at Cedars Care Home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother went into Cedars Care Home following a stay in hospital initially for respite care and until the family returned from a month-long trip overseas. She has been very well cared for during her stay but sadly her health and mobility have deteriorated and she feels she can no longer cope on her
own at home. She will now become a permanent resident. We have found all the staff to be very friendly and caring, the home is clean and welcoming and there are lots of activities. Mum needs encouragement to attend activities and as a 93-year-old lady who still has very good mental abilities, she finds it hard to accept she cannot do things because of age and lack of mobility.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your very positive comments about your loved ones' care. We are extremely happy to hear that you were satisfied with the care of your mother and will share your kind words with the team. We will work with your mother to ensure she is joining activities at the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visited and found the resident to be happy and well cared for, she had nothing but praise for the staff and the way they cared for her. The place was clean tidy and well-managed, I was very impressed.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased that you feel our home is warm, friendly, and welcoming, as well as clean and tidy. Staff work hard to provide a comfortable home-from-home experience for your loved one, giving them all the care and attention that they so deserve!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given and the happy faces of the staff make Cedars Care Home a pleasant environment to visit and a great place for people with health problems who need specialist staff to look after them. Thank you.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Cedars Care Home. We are incredibly proud of both our home and the care and dedication given to our residents by our team. It's very good to know that your relative is happy with us and enjoying life at our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has been a resident at Cedars for the past 3years. We as a family feel very fortunate that we chose Cedars in early 2021 as her time there has been faultless.
There have been times recently when the staff concerned with Mum's welfare have been proactive in calling for medical help during
times of bad health issues and informing me immediately of their actions and concerns. This has been immensely reassuring for me resulting in a very caring and trusting relationship between all the staff and my family.
I have recommended Cedars before and will continue to do so.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. We are so happy to have you both as part of our Cedars family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My friend settled down quite well. At times presents challenging behaviour. Has been arranged via another home and CedarsCare Home. My friend will be treated at Cedars with regard to challenging behaviour as is necessary until further notice if required.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Many thanks for your kind words, which are most appreciated by all of us here at the home. We are pleased that you have been satisfied with your friends’ care at Cedars Care Home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having never had to look for a care home for a parent, I cannot thank the management and staff enough for making everything easy for me. They made my mum feel so welcome when she arrived, and continue to take great care of her. My mum has dementia/Alzheimers, so can be challenging at times, but this
doesn’t phase the staff who are trained to deal with this. Mum says it’s like staying at a 5-star hotel. She’s always raving about the food she eats and the activities on offer. When I visit the staff always tell me how lovely Mum is and how she is doing, and always offer me a cup of tea or coffee when they come round with the tea trolley. The reception staff are always friendly and helpful with anything I ask. I would certainly recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for a caring environment for their family or friends.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback and comments, which mean such a lot to the team. We are very grateful that you chose our home for your relative’s care. She is such a lovely person and it was our pleasure to welcome her to our family and look after her at Cedars.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find that the care given in this home is extremely good and the entertainment persons are brilliant and always wanting to make everyone happy. Reception staff are very helpful and welcoming. There is only one downside here and that is the food.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. We’re so happy to have you both as part of our Cedars family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cedars is a fantastic care home. My dad has been here for a year now and he is so happy. The reception staff are fantastic, care staff are fantastic. Everyone whom I have met there seems to be extremely happy in their work.
Food is also great and my dad is pleased that all the old-school puddings
are available! I would highly recommend Cedars to anyone who is looking for a premium facility for their loved ones.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Dear Neil, thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your loved one receives the best possible care and support. We’re so happy to have you both as part of our Cedars family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff friendly to both residents and their families. Always clean rooms and have private facilities. My father has been treated with dignity at all times. It is comforting to know he is in a safe environment and we are welcome to visit any time with the children and even the dogs.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Cedars Care Home. We are incredibly proud of both our home and the care and dedication given to our residents by our team. It’s very good to know that your father is happy with us and enjoying life at our home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management fully committed to the wellbeing of residents. Lovely atmosphere. We feel very fortunate as a family that we are using this care home and are confident that the very best is being done to maintain the care and dignity of all the residents.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. We have an amazing team who work hard to provide the best care and support for residents and their families. So it really is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a pleasure to look after and is very much loved here at Cedars Care Home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepdad came to live at Cedars Care Home in 2022 after becoming too frail to live alone. From day one, the home has been brilliant. I am impressed that his skin/health are assessed routinely, bloods are taken by GP or community nurse as required to check for any possible health issues, i.e. anaemia,
I always receive a phone call updating me from Cedars. The food is excellent and choices. The building inside/out is clean and today, so is Stepdad's room. There are no odours within the building. The manager is a very effective leader and the staff work to the best of their ability. Staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble, they are an asset to the home.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased that you feel our home is warm, friendly and welcoming, as well as clean and tidy. Staff work hard to provide a comfortable caring environment for your loved one, giving them all the care and attention that they so deserve!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We find, as a family, that Cedars Care Home go above and beyond. Mum feels very at home and loves the staff. My only thing would be clothes going missing continuously but I do understand how hard it must be.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review Cedars Care Home and thank you for your very positive comments about your loved one’s care. We take on board your feedback about the clothes. We will work with our team and review our processes in the home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a resident at Cedars Care Home for two years, during which time she grew to be part of a large family - myself also! I shall miss my visits to the home as I was always made to feel so welcome and encouraged to join in with events. The manager is very friendly and approachable, dealing
efficiently with any matters arising and always joining in with events like 'one of the crew'.
The reception staff are always happy to help and have a cheerful outlook which makes visitors feel welcome. The care staff are all lovely and very caring and considerate. If my mother was ill or had any problems I would always be contacted and informed about decisions.
When my mother died in December last year, the manager plus two members of staff took the time to attend her funeral and brought with them a memory box which contained her last letter to my family and photos of her time at the home. My family were overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of this gesture - it is a memory we can cherish.

Reply from Victor Zingoni, Registered Manager at Cedars Care Home

Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback and comments which mean such a lot to the team. We are very grateful that you chose our home for your relative’s care. She was such a lovely person and it was our pleasure to welcome her to our family and look after her. As you can imagine, we miss her very much. Please accept, once again, our condolences on your loss.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.774)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.774) out of 10 for Cedars Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.774 for Cedars Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 212 Ratings = 4.774

  • 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 Cedars Care Home is based on 18 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 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 18 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: 29 Jun 2019

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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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Meet the Team (1)

Victor

Victor Zingoni

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2013

Victor Zingoni joined Canford Healthcare as deputy manager in December 2013, having spent the previous eight years managing another 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."


Frequently Asked Questions about Cedars Care Home

What types of Care is Cedars Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Cedars Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Cedars Care Home have?

There are 48 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Cedars Care Home?

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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Cedars Care Home to the centre of Southend-on-Sea?

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