Cedars Care Home is located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, offering a welcoming and supportive setting for older people and those living with additional care needs. Our home is purpose-built for comfort and safety, with thoughtfully designed spaces and a dedicated team who are passionate about making every day meaningful. We take pride in creating a place where residents feel valued and families find peace of mind.
At Cedars Care Home, our 48 spacious, en-suite bedrooms are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, privacy and a true sense of home. Spread across three bright and welcoming floors, each room features a fully adjustable electric bed with easy-to-use handset controls, allowing residents to rest and relax in comfort. Practical furnishings such as a wardrobe, lockable bedside cabinet, chest of drawers or dressing table and a cosy armchair ensure that everything needed is close at hand. Each room is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a nurse call system, offering both convenience and reassurance around the clock.
We encourage residents to make their rooms their own from day one, bringing in cherished photographs, keepsakes and small pieces of furniture to create a familiar and personalised space. Many of our rooms enjoy large windows that fill the space with natural light and offer calming views of the surrounding gardens. Select ground-floor rooms also provide direct access to our secure outdoor areas, making it easy to enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings whenever the mood strikes.
At Cedars Care Home in Southend-on-Sea, mealtimes are more than just nourishment, they’re a cherished part of daily life. Our talented catering team takes great pride in preparing wholesome, delicious meals using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Menus are thoughtfully designed to offer variety and flavour, incorporating everything from comforting classics like roast dinners and fish & chips to homemade desserts such as pear crumble featuring produce from our very own gardens. Working closely with residents, the team regularly introduces themed dining events and encourages suggestions, ensuring that every meal feels personal and enjoyable.
We believe that dining should be a relaxed, sociable experience. Meals are served in bright, welcoming dining rooms, or brought directly to residents preferring to dine in their rooms, allowing everyone to enjoy food in a way that suits them best. Our care team are attentive, offering respectful support to those who need it and promoting independence for those who can manage on their own. With hot and cold drinks, snacks and homemade cakes available throughout the day, dining at Cedars Care is all about pleasure, choice and wellbeing.
At Cedars Care Home, life is enriched through a carefully designed activities programme led by our experienced Activities & Wellbeing team. We host two engaging sessions each day, blending gentle exercise, arts and crafts, music therapy, memory-boosting games and social events that aim to improve physical health, mental stimulation and emotional wellbeing. Activities are personalised through residents’ care plans to reflect individual interests and abilities, from those who enjoy group interaction to others who prefer one-on-one or in-room experiences.
We celebrate each resident’s uniqueness by offering choice, flexibility and a voice in what they do. Our team holds regular residents’ meetings to gather input and adjust the timetable accordingly, ensuring participation is always meaningful and respectful of personal preferences. Whether a quiet puzzle in a lounge corner, a gardening group or lively coffee mornings, Cedars offers a rich and inclusive social life that supports wellbeing and genuine enjoyment.
The beautifully landscaped garden at Cedars Care Home in Southend-on-Sea offers a peaceful outdoor retreat for residents and their guests. Fully wheelchair accessible and thoughtfully designed, it provides ample seating areas where residents can relax, enjoy a chat over tea and cake or simply soak up the sunshine. The garden’s welcoming layout ensures that everyone can comfortably spend time outside, whether for quiet reflection or sharing quality moments with loved ones.
During the warmer months, this vibrant outdoor space becomes an extension of daily life at Cedars. It regularly hosts games, garden parties and a range of activities that bring residents together in a cheerful, natural setting. From gentle exercise sessions to summer fêtes, the garden plays an important role in promoting social interaction, physical wellbeing and a genuine sense of joy. It’s a favourite gathering place that adds to the home’s warm, community-focused atmosphere.
At Cedars Care Home, we understand how important it is for residents to feel confident and comfortable in their appearance. Our on-site hair salon offers professional hair services twice a week, making it easy for residents to maintain their preferred style without having to leave the comfort of the home.
Whether it’s a quick trim, a fresh style or simply a chance to enjoy some pampering, the salon is a well-loved feature of life at Cedars. It also provides a familiar, social environment where residents can relax, chat with friends and enjoy a little indulgence as part of their regular routine.
At Cedars Care Home, each floor has been thoughtfully designed to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment that feels just like home. Spacious dining rooms provide flexible seating options, whether you prefer a quiet meal at a smaller table or to dine with a group of friends. These spaces are central to daily life, encouraging conversation, connection and a sense of community during mealtimes.
Comfortable lounges on every floor are furnished with cosy armchairs, a television and a variety of books and games. They serve as vibrant hubs for activities, socialising or simply relaxing. For those who enjoy a quieter atmosphere, there are additional seating areas throughout the home, allowing residents to choose where and how they spend their time, whether that’s enjoying a book, catching up with friends or unwinding in peaceful solitude.
Cedars Care Home provides a comprehensive range of care services tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Our experienced team delivers nursing care, residential care, dementia support, respite stays and palliative care all under one roof. We believe in a flexible approach, adapting care plans as needs change and working closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether you require round-the-clock nursing, a supportive environment for memory care or a short-term stay to recover or give family carers a break, you’ll find the right support at Cedars.
14 Sweyne Avenue
Southend-on-Sea,
Essex
SS2 6FQ
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