Sanctuary Care Limited
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home
Care home in Seaham, County Durham
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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About
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home is a 68-bed care home in Seaham, County Durham, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. It provides residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Responsiveness and Leadership in its 2021 report.
The home is situated near the coast in Seaham. Residents have access to transport for local activities and outings.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 March 2021 · Last inspected 21 January 2021
People told inspectors they felt safe and were happy with their care at this home, which can accommodate up to 68 people and had 54 residents at the time. Inspectors found that staff were trained, supervised and appraised, that there were enough of them to meet people's needs, and that people had a choice and control over their daily lives. The report describes the home as clean, with a range of activities available.
- Risks to people and to the building were well managed, and people were protected from abuse.
- Medicines were handled and managed safely, and staff were recruited safely.
- Care plans were based on detailed assessments, and people's health was well managed with input from other professionals.
- Concerns were handled effectively, and the provider and registered manager monitored the quality of the service and encouraged feedback.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
157 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what County Durham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £857 |
What County Durham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE NEW SEAHAM MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Seaham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Hops
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East Durham Community Transport Limited
Provision of transport to voluntary and community groups, statutory organisations and all not for profit making organisations.
Sunderland Carers' Centre
The charity works directly with carers to provide information, advice and a listening ear and support at formal and informal meetings, encouragement and support to carers' groups, opportunities…
Part of Sanctuary Care
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing Home is one of 132 homes run by Sanctuary Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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