Cedar House Care Home
Residential care home in Sunderland
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About
Cedar House Care Home is an independently run home in Sunderland, in North East England, providing residential care, private care and 24-hour dementia care for up to 32 registered beds. The home sets out its aim as supporting people through the later stages of life, recognising that ageing brings changing needs in both body and mind, and that residents' decisions and daily routines adapt accordingly.
The Care Quality Commission rated Cedar House Care Home Good overall in its 2023 report. Its key questions were rated Good for safe, effective, and caring, and Good for well-led, while responsive was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 May 2023 · Last inspected 6 February 2023
Inspectors found that people using Cedar House Care Home were happy with their care and said they felt safe, and that medicines were managed safely and infection control was good. Staff supported people with eating, drinking and health appointments, and people were supported to make choices and have control over their lives. The new provider had made significant progress on an action plan, though some care plans lacked personalised detail and activities and care staff consistency still needed work.
- People said they were happy with their care and felt safe
- Medicines were managed safely and infection prevention practices were good
- Staff helped people with eating, drinking and access to health care appointments
- Structured quality assurance, a complaints process and a vision and values statement were in place
- Some care plans and risk assessments lacked detail about people's personal care needs
- Staffing levels were disputed, with some staff disagreeing with the provider's view that they were correct
- Staff did not consistently receive regular formal supervision or a thorough induction, and activities and staff continuity needed improving
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
563 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 Sunderland council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £872 |
| 2025 | £919 |
What Sunderland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cedar House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Sunderland Royal Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is VILLETTE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sunderland
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern South Tyneside
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Age Concern Tyneside South
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Churches Together in South Tyneside
CTST projects: Happy at Home (befriending service for isolated elderly people); Street Angels (supporting those in need on Saturday nights); Nurturing Dementia; interfaith projects. Supports…
Age UK Newcastle and North Tyneside
To improve the quality of life for older people
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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