Cedar Lodge
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,669.60 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Christina Samudzi is Manager at Cedar Lodge.
Cedar Lodge care home is set in the picturesque countryside of Wootton Wawen, ideally located between Henley-in-Arden and Stratford-upon-Avon. The home provides high-quality residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care for up to 47 residents. With a strong sense of community and secure, spacious gardens, the home offers a safe and tranquil environment for both relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.
The home is known for its compassionate care and enriching experiences, including award-winning music therapy that brings joy and connection to residents’ lives. A dedicated on-site Chaplain also provides regular spiritual and emotional support, helping to nurture a calm and inclusive atmosphere.
Residents enjoy freshly prepared meals crafted by a talented kitchen team, including a specialist pastry chef. Menus are tailored to individual tastes and nutritional needs, and special occasions are marked with beautifully made cakes and desserts—adding a personal, celebratory touch to everyday life at Cedar Lodge.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Injection, Suppository. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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Cedar Lodge offers care and comfort, compassion and friendship. At the heart of all we offer is our assurance that you will be treated with the respect and dignity that we all deserve, and if you need anything, we’re here to help, 24 hours a day. Whether in the privacy of your own room or relaxing in the company of your friends and neighbours, we will support you in spending your time doing the things you enjoy. Let us know if it’s music, a favourite newspaper, exercise or a spot of pampering at the salon. Landscaped gardens invite you to appreciate the fresh air, or tend the plants if you wish. There’s a wide range of social events, so you never need to feel bored or lonely. Shared facilities
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Accommodation
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 47 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 47 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,669.60 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,880.71 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,771.12 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,771.12 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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The activities coordinator(s) will plan regular activities, events and trips. These will vary by week and will cater to differing needs and abilities as far as possible. Regular activities include:
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Theatre. |
Bearley Cross
Wooten Wawen
Solihull
West Midlands
B95 6DR
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 23rd December 2025 |
| Published Date | 2nd March 2026 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 10th November 2011 |
| Service Provider | Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ |
Cedar Lodge Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Train Station nearby. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Golf Club, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Lodge
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