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14 Sweyne Avenue
Southend On Sea
Essex
SS2 6FQ

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,500.00

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Regulator's Rating Good
Cedars Care Home - Care Home
Meet The Manager

Victor Zingoni is Home Manager at Cedars Care Home.

Let me introduce you to Cedars Care Home, a welcoming and homely residence in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. At Cedars, we understand how important it is to feel comfortable and secure. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by friendly faces and a supportive team who are here to help you settle in.

We offer high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in an environment designed to feel inviting and familiar. With bright communal spaces, comfortable bedrooms and tranquil gardens, residents and their families can enjoy every day together in comfort and peace.

I know that choosing the right care home can feel like a big decision, but my team and I are here to make that journey as easy and reassuring as possible. I’d love to welcome you for a visit, show you around Cedars Care Home, and chat about how we can support you or your loved one. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Victor Zingoni

Cedars Care Home is a purpose-built residential home located in the historic seaside town of Southend-on-Sea. The home provides exceptional long-term and respite care for older adults, including those living with dementia. We are committed to delivering the highest possible quality of life for every resident, offering professional care with empathy, compassion, and dignity.

Cedars accommodates 48 residents across three floors with bright, spacious and comfortably furnished rooms designed to support both independence and wellbeing. In this warm and thoughtfully designed environment, residents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their personal care needs are met by an experienced and dedicated team.

Life at Cedars goes far beyond excellent care. Our wellbeing managers coordinate a varied programme of creative, musical, and fitness activities, as well as regular days out. For relaxation and ‘me time,’ a dedicated hair and beauty salon is available on site. Dining is an important part of daily life, and our menus are both nutritious and varied, helping to create a welcoming, home-from-home atmosphere with a strong family feel.

Residents’ voices matter to us, and their views actively shape the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring Cedars remains a place of comfort, community, and genuine care.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Convalescence, Emergency Care, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering .
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia.
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

The health, safety and wellbeing of our residents and staff is our top priority. With this in mind we have added a host of new additional safety measures at our facilities to ensure that our residents may continue to live their lives as they choose with minimal inconvenience.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Independent Assessments We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control.
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
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
safe-tick 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

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)

Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms.

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms.

Telephone for external calling

No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
65

LGBTQ Welcome
Yes
Contract
New_Residency_Agreement_as_of_16.03.23_wT0LpgC.pdf
Our Building and Facilities

Cedars Care Home offers accommodation for 48 residents in bright, spacious, comfortably furnished rooms with en-suite or wet room facilities, many with attractive views over the garden.

Accommodation is spread over three floors and where possible, we will offer you your choice of room. Each is equipped with TV and telephone points, a nurse call system and an adjustable automatic bed to ensure maximum comfort. We also encourage residents to bring with them favourite pictures and photographs, treasured ornaments and small items of furniture.

Cedars has a lovely light and airy feel, with homely communal areas, lounges and dining rooms on each floor where you can socialise with guests or participate in our programme of daily activities.

There is lift access between the floors, and all areas are wheelchair accessible, as is our large, private garden. This is a pleasant space where residents can enjoy an al fresco meal with fellow residents or guests in the summer.

As well as our on-site hairdresser, we also offer other paid-for services such as chiropody.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
3

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Smoking Area.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

How 'Smart' Are We?
Reduce Plastic Use.

Brochures
CEDARS 4pp Brochure.pdf

Description

Our 48 rooms are bright, airy and spacious with en-suite or wet room facilities. They're also wheelchair accessible and comfortably furnished and equipped with TV and telephone points, free wifi, a nurse call system and an adjustable automatic bed to ensure comfort. 

Here at Cedars it's all about home comforts and making our new residents feel at ease from day one. So we encourage you to personalise your room with favourite pictures, family photographs, treasured ornaments and favourite small items of furniture. We know that having your own things around you is one of the best ways to help you feel more at home


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 48
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 48
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin, Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Step Free Access.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Telephone Point.

Percentage Discount

*Exclusive Limited-Time Offer! Enjoy premium Residential & Dementia Care at a special reduced rate of £1350 per week. Available for permanent, self-funding residents only, with a strictly limited number of rooms – Enquire today... When It’s Gone, It’s Gone! *Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. All admissions are subject to an assessment.

Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00
Respite Fees From / Price Per Week £1,500.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

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.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Our Menu Pink tick icon menu.PNG

The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Activities Are So Important

We have an active social life in our home with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and participate in a variety of interesting activities, as well as day trips out in the Cedars minibus.

This is important because an active life can help to keep you more alert, mobile and happier, with better health and wellbeing overall.

Our activities co-ordinators organise activities and entertainments such as arts and crafts, music and exercise twice a day, every day. If you have a particular hobby, we can also support you in pursuing it.

At times you may wish to read, watch TV or listen to the radio in the peace and quiet of your own room – and that's ok too!


Timetables
CEDARS 4pp Brochure.pdf

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games, Yoga.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions, Shopping.
Our Pets

Many of our residents love animals, and have enjoyed having pets in the past, so we have regular visits from friendly dogs, and some of our residents’ visitors are able to bring their own dogs with them. If you would like to bring your own pet into the home with you, please discuss with the manager beforehand.


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

We Welcome
Dogs.

14 Sweyne Avenue
Southend On Sea
Essex
SS2 6FQ

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Outstanding
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 23rd May 2019
Last rated 29th June 2019
Current Report

Cedars Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Cedars Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 3rd February 2012
Service Provider Cedars Care Home (Southend-on-Sea) Ltd, BH12 1NB
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue.

Nearby Services
Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Cedars Care Home

Cedars Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in June 2019.
Cedars Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
Cedars Care Home has 48 rooms.
Prices for Cedars Care Home start from £1,500.00 per week.
Yes. Cedars Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. Cedars Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. Cedars Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Cedars Care Home comes under Southend-on-Sea.
Cedars Care Home accepts Local Authority clients.
Cedars Care Home accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Victor Zingoni is the manager of Cedars Care Home.

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