The Cedars

144 London Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0RS

01452310727

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 May 2018

Provider

Cotswold Care Services Ltd

Beds

9 beds

About The Cedars

The Cedars is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing personal care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities or who are on the autistic spectrum. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

This home in central Gloucester provides personal care and accommodation to people with learning disabilities or who are on the autistic spectrum. It currently supports six residents and has a large enclosed garden plus an outdoor lodge building, with plans to create an additional annexe for those needing personal space. Support workers assist residents with daily needs, one-to-one time and a range of activities.

The home is well-located near parks, amenities and the local hospital. Following improvements to care and risk assessments, and stronger quality assurance systems, the service was rated as good during inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 July 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL2 0RS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 5 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 May 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Cedars's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Cedars, 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 The Cedars, 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 The Cedars'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