The Cedars and Larches Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds69
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-07-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People who've visited describe staff as genuinely kind and welcoming. The atmosphere feels positive, with regular entertainment helping to create an environment where residents can enjoy their days.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at the March 2025 inspection. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and adults over 65 requiring nursing care. The published report does not include specific observations about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how food and nutritional needs are managed.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for Caring at the March 2025 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff support residents' independence. The published report does not include specific inspector observations of staff interactions, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of how staff respond to distress.Is the home responsive?
The home received a Good rating for Responsive at the March 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to the individual, whether activities are meaningful, and whether the home responds appropriately to changing needs including end-of-life care. The published report does not describe specific activity programmes, individual engagement approaches, or end-of-life planning practices.Is the home well-led?
The home received a Good rating for Well-led at the March 2025 inspection. The registered manager is Mr Kris Webster, and the Nominated Individual is Mr Sirajali Gulamhussain Panjwani. The home previously held a Requires Improvement rating, meaning the current Good rating reflects an improvement in governance and leadership. The published report does not describe specific observations of management culture, staff experience, or quality monitoring systems.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. While the home welcomes residents with dementia, families might want to ask about specific approaches and support available when they visit. 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
The home has returned to a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection in March 2025, recovering from a previous Requires Improvement rating. Scores reflect consistent positive findings but are held at the 70-75 range because the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed examples to support higher confidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who've visited describe staff as genuinely kind and welcoming. The atmosphere feels positive, with regular entertainment helping to create an environment where residents can enjoy their days.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here are known for their friendly, caring approach. When families have needed support through difficult times, including end-of-life care, they've found the team attentive and kind.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes it's the simple things that matter most — and here, that seems to be getting right.
Worth a visit
The Cedars and Larches Care Home in Ilkeston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in March 2025. This is a significant recovery from its previous Requires Improvement rating and suggests that whatever issues prompted that decline have been addressed. The home provides nursing and personal care for up to 69 adults, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail, meaning it is not possible to give you a fully evidenced picture of day-to-day life for your parent. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it tells you the home has met the required standard, not how it feels to live or visit there. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how staff are trained in dementia care, what activities are available for people who cannot join group sessions, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How The Cedars and Larches Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming staff bring warmth to clean, activity-filled care home
The Cedars and Larches Care Home – Expert Care in Ilkeston
Families visiting The Cedars and Larches Care Home in Ilkeston often mention the same things — how friendly the staff are, how clean everything looks, and how there's usually something happening to keep residents engaged. It's these everyday touches that seem to make the difference here in this East Midlands home.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
While the home welcomes residents with dementia, families might want to ask about specific approaches and support available when they visit.
“Sometimes it's the simple things that matter most — and here, that seems to be getting right.”
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
The home has returned to a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection in March 2025, recovering from a previous Requires Improvement rating. Scores reflect consistent positive findings but are held at the 70-75 range because the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed examples to support higher confidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People who've visited describe staff as genuinely kind and welcoming. The atmosphere feels positive, with regular entertainment helping to create an environment where residents can enjoy their days.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here are known for their friendly, caring approach. When families have needed support through difficult times, including end-of-life care, they've found the team attentive and kind.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes it's the simple things that matter most — and here, that seems to be getting right.
Worth a visit
The Cedars and Larches Care Home in Ilkeston was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in March 2025. This is a significant recovery from its previous Requires Improvement rating and suggests that whatever issues prompted that decline have been addressed. The home provides nursing and personal care for up to 69 adults, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a registered manager in post. The main limitation of this report is that the published findings contain very little specific detail, meaning it is not possible to give you a fully evidenced picture of day-to-day life for your parent. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it tells you the home has met the required standard, not how it feels to live or visit there. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how staff are trained in dementia care, what activities are available for people who cannot join group sessions, and how the home communicates with families when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Cedars and Larches Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Cedars and Larches Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming staff bring warmth to clean, activity-filled care home
The Cedars and Larches Care Home – Expert Care in Ilkeston
Families visiting The Cedars and Larches Care Home in Ilkeston often mention the same things — how friendly the staff are, how clean everything looks, and how there's usually something happening to keep residents engaged. It's these everyday touches that seem to make the difference here in this East Midlands home.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities.
While the home welcomes residents with dementia, families might want to ask about specific approaches and support available when they visit.
Management & ethos
Staff here are known for their friendly, caring approach. When families have needed support through difficult times, including end-of-life care, they've found the team attentive and kind.
The home & environment
The home keeps things clean and tidy throughout, something families particularly notice when they visit. There's regular entertainment laid on to help residents stay occupied and engaged.
“Sometimes it's the simple things that matter most — and here, that seems to be getting right.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
