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About
The Cedars is a 42-bed care home in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands, operated by Anchor. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 February 2023 · Last inspected 30 January 2023
Inspectors visited The Cedars in January 2023 for a focused review of the safe and well-led areas, and rated the home good, up from requires improvement at its previous inspection. Staff were described as trained and assessed as competent, medicines were handled safely, and risks to people were assessed and understood by staff. The report also describes the provider as well connected with local communities and as having systems to identify and drive improvements.
- Medicines were managed safely by trained and assessed staff, with procedures for investigating errors
- Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs, and staff were safely recruited
- Infection prevention and control procedures were followed effectively
- Staff were trained to recognise abuse and understood how to respond, and people were supported to make choices and keep control of their lives
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
236 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Stoke-on-Trent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £659 |
| 2025 | £712 |
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Local health safety net
The Cedars is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Stoke University Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR., 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Anchor
The Cedars is one of 132 homes run by Anchor 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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