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What to check before deciding

CQC rating: Good · Rating published Apr 2023

Provider public records

Recent company officer changes

Aggregated public feedback

4 feedback records mention management visibility

Positive findings: Good CQC rating and Positive themes outweigh watchouts.

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Decision summary

A plain-English view of what supports this option, what needs checking and what cannot be confirmed from public records.

Provider-record questions

Dated provider records, limitations and questions shown alongside staffing, inspection and review evidence.

Visit plan

Personalised visit questions with explanations based on this home’s evidence.

Based on official and public evidence across 9 sections. Live fees, vacancies and anything only observable on a visit still need direct confirmation.

Evidence in favour

  • Good CQC rating
  • Positive themes outweigh watchouts
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  • Dementia support

Evidence to question

  • 4 feedback records mention management visibility
  • Registered manager not confirmed
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  • Recent company officer changes

Questions to verify directly

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

Key facts in one place

Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.

CQC now

Rated Good · CQC report published Apr 2023

Official CQC record

Fees now

£7,109 - £7,685 / month (estimate)

Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

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Visits & travel

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Public location data

Availability

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Provider records

1 point worth clarifying

Linked company record · 07712656

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More facility details
Registered provider
HC-One Limited
Provider group
BRAND HC-One Limited
Local authority
Hillingdon
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Opened
1997

Provider network: 115 homes; 81% rated Good or better (4 Outstanding, 89 Good, 21 Requires Improvement).

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Cedar House show?

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Cedar House CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official CQC record · CQC report published · Apr 2023

Inspection ratings, dated reports, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
CQC record date
CQC report published · Apr 2023
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Registered Manager
Registered manager not confirmed in our current record

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

RightCareHome analysisCare fit

How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  2. 2Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
  3. 3How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Costs & Funding

Cedar House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Published fees and funding details

Care fees, funding options and local pricing context.

Monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £7,109 - £7,685 per month

£1,635 - £1,767.5 per week

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band B·Good Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,314/wk

This home is priced £321/wk above the published council benchmark.

Nursing Care
From £1,635
per week
Dementia Care
From £1,687
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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What's Included

Self-funded nursing care from £1,635/week. Self-funded nursing dementia care from £1,687/week. Funding types: Self-funding (Private), Local Authority, Local Authority with Top Up, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

Family Reviews

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Questions this page cannot settle on its own

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Cedar House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Cedar House is a care home with nursing in Harefield, London, operated by HC-One Limited since 2011. The home has 43 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

39 High Street, Harefield, UB9 6EB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
200m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
35/100

Nearest green space

266m away

Local amenities

5/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Explore daily life at this homeActivities, food and facilities available at this home.

Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Pet Therapy
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected April 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:0/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Next Steps

Is Cedar House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Cedar House

Use this care home visit checklist at Cedar House to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Cedar House

  1. 1Has the proportion of permanent staff increased in the last year?
  2. 2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
  3. 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
  4. 4Is the manager regularly available to meet families and residents?

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

Common Questions About Cedar House

What does the CQC rating for Cedar House show?

Cedar House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The CQC report was published on 20 April 2023. Source: CQC inspection report.

Is Cedar House a good care home?

Whether Cedar House looks like a good care home depends on its latest CQC results, review patterns, and any provider-record or enforcement questions. It is currently rated Good by the CQC. The CQC report was published on 20 April 2023. RightCareHome's public feedback assessment is mixed, with a combined rating of 3.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider public-record check: 1 point worth clarifying. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Cedar House cost per week?

Weekly fees at Cedar House range from £1,635 to £1,767.5. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Cedar House accept NHS or local authority funding?

Cedar House accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Cedar House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Cedar House is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Source: CQC registration data.

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Does Cedar House provide dementia care?

Cedar House specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is CQC-registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Cedar House have?

Cedar House has 43 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data.

What do care home reviews say about Cedar House?

RightCareHome's public feedback assessment for Cedar House is mixed. The combined public feedback rating is 3.7 out of 5.

Are Cedar House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Cedar House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the CQC rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Cedar House safe?

Cedar House is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report.

Who owns Cedar House?

Cedar House is operated by HC-ONE LIMITED (Companies House number: 07712656). Ownership type: independent.

Has Cedar House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Cedar House by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data.

What do public company records show about Cedar House's provider?

Cedar House's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 30 September 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Cedar House?

Ask Cedar House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Cedar House?

Before choosing Cedar House, compare latest CQC overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Harefield to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Cedar House's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history suggests Cedar House's CQC position is improving. The CQC report was published on 20 April 2023.

How do Cedar House's fees compare to the local average?

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, Cedar House's published weekly fees of £1,635 to £1,767.5 look around area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Cedar House?

Start by comparing Cedar House's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look around area average. Fees that sit near the area average still need checking against what level of care, room type, and extras are actually included. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Cedar House's food hygiene rating?

Cedar House currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 8 April 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

What questions should I ask when visiting Cedar House?

When visiting Cedar House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Cedar House?

Our visit checklist for Cedar House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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