Respite stays
A short stay at Cedar House gives a family carer time to rest, go away or deal with other things, knowing the person they care for is safe.
- Who it is for
- People over 65 and their carers
- Length of stay
- Ask us about dates
- To book
- Call 01375 768505
What a respite stay is
Respite care means someone else takes over caring for a while, so the usual carer can have a break. A respite stay in a care home is a short stay, rather than a permanent move. It can also be a way to get to know a care home before deciding about a longer stay.
Staying at Cedar House
A short stay at Cedar House means:
- A single room with its own en-suite
- Meals, laundry and help with personal care
- The lounges, conservatory and secure gardens
- Activities four afternoons a week
- Staff on duty day and night
- Visitors welcome at any time
Stays depend on a room being free, so please call us on 01375 768505 to ask about dates.
Respite for people with dementia
Cedar House was built for older people and people living with dementia, so a short stay can suit someone with dementia whose family carer needs a break. Bringing familiar things from home, such as photos, a cushion or a favourite blanket, can help the person settle.
Paying for a respite stay
Your local council may help pay for respite care. It will usually look at the needs of the person being cared for and of the carer, through a care needs assessment and a carer’s assessment. Read our guides to paying for respite care and the carer’s assessment.
What to bring
- Clothes for the length of the stay, labelled with the person’s name
- Toiletries
- Any medicines, with the prescriptions or a list from the GP
- Glasses, hearing aids and walking aids
- A few familiar things from home
See inside first
Watch the virtual tour of Cedar House, then come and see it for yourself.
Our other care
- Residential careLong-term care for people over 65 in a home built for it.Includes
- Your own en-suite room
- Help with washing, dressing and personal care
- Meals, laundry and activities
- Dementia careCare for people over 65 living with dementia or confusion.Built for
- People over 65 with dementia or confusion
- Secure gardens to walk in
- Wide, bright corridors
- Home careCare at home from Cedar House - The Annex.Supports
- Older people and younger adults
- People living with dementia
- Physical and sensory needs
How it works
What happens between your first phone call and moving-in day.
- Step 1
Call or send an enquiry
Ring 01375 768505 at any time of day, or use the form, and tell us who the care is for.
- Step 2
Come and look round
Visit the home, see the rooms, lounges and gardens and meet the staff. Bring your questions with you.
- Step 3
Talk through care and funding
We talk about the care needed and how it will be paid for. Some rooms are for residents funded by their local council.
- Step 4
Move in and settle
Agree a moving-in day and bring photos, furniture and keepsakes so the room feels like home from the start.
Come and see Cedar House
Tell us a little about who the care is for and we will call you back to arrange a visit. Or ring the home, day or night.
01375 768505Ask about a visit or a room
Fill in the form and someone from Cedar House will get back to you.