Cedar Lodge
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Eastfield Lane
Whitchurch-on-Thames
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG8 7EJ
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,995.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Meet The Manager
Claire Watson is Manager at Cedar Lodge.
Claire has worked in the care sector for over 15 years and is a qualified nurse working in various specialities over her career. Claire is passionate about providing heart centred care and creating kind, caring and positive teams.
Cedar Lodge nestled in the picturesque village of Whitchurch-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, Cedar Lodge is a thoughtfully designed 45-bed care home that seamlessly blends modern comforts with timeless charm.
Retaining the character of the original building’s beautiful facade, our newly built residence offers a warm and inviting environment where individuals can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle supported by exceptional care.
Our Bracebridge Care ethos is ‘Ohana’ after all which is a Hawaiian word meaning extended family. It is a word that encapsulates what we strive to create in all our homes – a feeling of security, love and exemplary care.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Cedar Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms. |
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Across all our Bracebridge Care homes we are built on heart-centred care, where every day is filled with comfort, connection, and purpose. From engaging activities to relaxing in our gardens or sharing home-cooked meals, we create a warm, supportive community where our people feel truly at home—living life their way, every day. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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Our bedrooms are beautifully decorated, we encourage our residents to bring familiar items to give their room the homely touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 45 |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,995.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| Activities Are So Important |
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As a part of your care arrangement, you will be supported with basic and physical activities of daily living to live as ordinary life as possible that are suited to your abilities. Residents are encouraged to join in with activities. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you use sensor taps to save water? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| Yes |
Eastfield Lane
Whitchurch-on-Thames
Reading
Oxfordshire
RG8 7EJ
Regulator: CQC
Not yet rated.
| Transport |
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| Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Cathedral. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant. |
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