Cedar Mews Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds73
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-11-04
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. Residents seem genuinely content here, actively joining in conversations and activities rather than sitting quietly on the sidelines. Healthcare professionals who visit regularly note how well the team knows each resident's individual needs and preferences.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-11-04
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home understands and meets individual needs. Cedar Mews lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a level of specialist knowledge, but the published report does not describe training content, care plan quality, or GP access arrangements. No specific examples are available in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent is treated as an individual. Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of family satisfaction in our review data, appearing in 57.3% of positive reviews. The published inspection text does not include any direct observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, unhurried pace, or response to distress. The rating is positive but unillustrated.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, provides meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and supports end-of-life care. Cedar Mews cares for people with dementia and physical disabilities, both of whom benefit significantly from tailored, individual engagement rather than group-only activity programmes. The published inspection text provides no detail about activities, individual engagement, or how the home responds to changing needs.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2023 inspection. The home is run by Birstall Care Services Limited, with a named registered manager (Mrs Joanne Elizabeth Hughes) and a nominated individual (Mrs Laura Jane Taylor) on record. Named, identifiable leadership is a positive indicator. The published inspection text does not describe management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. This is the first inspection recorded for this registration.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Cedar Mews supports adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities who need specialist care. The home also provides dedicated dementia support alongside general care for older residents. For residents living with dementia, the team creates structured routines that help with orientation and comfort. The building's clear layout and good signage support residents in finding their way around independently when possible. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cedar Mews received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. Residents seem genuinely content here, actively joining in conversations and activities rather than sitting quietly on the sidelines. Healthcare professionals who visit regularly note how well the team knows each resident's individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager stays visibly involved in daily life at the home, from planning activities to ensuring smooth operations. Staff demonstrate solid training and professional knowledge, with families noting how well they handle everything from medical needs to emotional support. When families have raised concerns about administrative matters, the team has worked to address them, though some processes may take time.
How it sits against good practice
With its own minibus for outings and a calendar full of visiting entertainers, Cedar Mews keeps life interesting for its residents while maintaining the professional standards families expect.
Worth a visit
Cedar Mews Care Home in Leicester was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in September 2023, published in November 2023. The home supports 73 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and is registered with named, identifiable leadership in place. A Good rating across every domain is a positive and stable picture. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail beyond the ratings themselves. There are no recorded staff observations, resident or family quotes, or descriptions of day-to-day life. This means the Good rating is real but the evidence behind it is not visible in what has been published. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask for the full inspection report directly from the home, and use the checklist questions below to test what Good actually looks like on a Tuesday afternoon.
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In Their Own Words
How Cedar Mews Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Leicester
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Cedar Mews
Families searching for specialist care often find exactly what they need at Cedar Mews in Leicester. This modern care home brings together skilled support for both younger adults with physical disabilities and older residents living with dementia. The spacious, purpose-built environment has been thoughtfully designed to help residents maintain their independence while receiving the professional care they deserve.
Who they care for
Cedar Mews supports adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities who need specialist care. The home also provides dedicated dementia support alongside general care for older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the team creates structured routines that help with orientation and comfort. The building's clear layout and good signage support residents in finding their way around independently when possible.
“With its own minibus for outings and a calendar full of visiting entertainers, Cedar Mews keeps life interesting for its residents while maintaining the professional standards families expect.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cedar Mews received a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often comment on the warm atmosphere that greets them at the door. Residents seem genuinely content here, actively joining in conversations and activities rather than sitting quietly on the sidelines. Healthcare professionals who visit regularly note how well the team knows each resident's individual needs and preferences.
What inspectors have recorded
The manager stays visibly involved in daily life at the home, from planning activities to ensuring smooth operations. Staff demonstrate solid training and professional knowledge, with families noting how well they handle everything from medical needs to emotional support. When families have raised concerns about administrative matters, the team has worked to address them, though some processes may take time.
How it sits against good practice
With its own minibus for outings and a calendar full of visiting entertainers, Cedar Mews keeps life interesting for its residents while maintaining the professional standards families expect.
Worth a visit
Cedar Mews Care Home in Leicester was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in September 2023, published in November 2023. The home supports 73 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and is registered with named, identifiable leadership in place. A Good rating across every domain is a positive and stable picture. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail beyond the ratings themselves. There are no recorded staff observations, resident or family quotes, or descriptions of day-to-day life. This means the Good rating is real but the evidence behind it is not visible in what has been published. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask for the full inspection report directly from the home, and use the checklist questions below to test what Good actually looks like on a Tuesday afternoon.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cedar Mews Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cedar Mews Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where professional care meets genuine warmth in Leicester
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Cedar Mews
Families searching for specialist care often find exactly what they need at Cedar Mews in Leicester. This modern care home brings together skilled support for both younger adults with physical disabilities and older residents living with dementia. The spacious, purpose-built environment has been thoughtfully designed to help residents maintain their independence while receiving the professional care they deserve.
Who they care for
Cedar Mews supports adults of all ages, including younger people with physical disabilities who need specialist care. The home also provides dedicated dementia support alongside general care for older residents.
For residents living with dementia, the team creates structured routines that help with orientation and comfort. The building's clear layout and good signage support residents in finding their way around independently when possible.
Management & ethos
The manager stays visibly involved in daily life at the home, from planning activities to ensuring smooth operations. Staff demonstrate solid training and professional knowledge, with families noting how well they handle everything from medical needs to emotional support. When families have raised concerns about administrative matters, the team has worked to address them, though some processes may take time.
The home & environment
The building itself supports quality care with its clean, modern spaces and thoughtful layout. There's room to move freely, whether residents use wheelchairs or walking aids. The kitchen produces meals that families say their relatives genuinely enjoy, and the whole environment feels fresh and well-maintained.
“With its own minibus for outings and a calendar full of visiting entertainers, Cedar Mews keeps life interesting for its residents while maintaining the professional standards families expect.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
