Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home

Portland Avenue, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8BT

01915818080

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

13 March 2021

Provider

Sanctuary Care Limited

Beds

68 beds

About Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home

Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home is a nursing care home in County Durham. Full details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Cedar Court Nursing and Residential Home is a purpose-built facility providing personal care and nursing for up to 68 people, with 54 residents at the time of inspection. People felt safe and happy with their care, with risks to individuals and the environment well managed and robust safeguarding practices in place. Medicines were administered safely and staff were appropriately recruited with sufficient numbers to meet residents' needs.

The home maintained high standards of cleanliness and supported residents to have maximum choice and control over their lives in the least restrictive way possible. Staff received regular training, supervision and appraisal, and worked closely with other professionals to provide effective health management and coordinated care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees