The Cedars Nursing Home

7 Angel Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DF

01747852860

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

19 May 2023

Provider

Park Healthcare Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and none are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
Requires ImprovementAug 2017
Requires ImprovementJul 2018
GoodJul 2019
GoodMay 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Park Healthcare Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Cedars Nursing Home

The Cedars Nursing Home is a 31-bed nursing facility located on Angel Lane in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It is operated by Park Healthcare Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, based on an inspection carried out in May 2023.

The home provides nursing care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its size allows for a smaller, more intimate environment compared to larger residential settings, while maintaining the on-site nursing support required for complex medical needs.

Situated in the Dorset market town of Shaftesbury, the home serves the South West region and surrounding areas. The range of specialisms indicates the home's capacity to support residents with varied care requirements, from cognitive decline to mobility challenges and hearing or vision loss.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Cedars 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 The Cedars 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 The Cedars 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