Category

At Cedars Castle Hill we understand how important pets can be to our residents. We know that sometimes they have had to leave behind a beloved dog or cat which may once have been their only constant companion. This can be a terrible wrench for them and in order to make them feel... READ MORE

We had a 25th anniversary party at The Cedars to celebrate our 25 years of providing nursing care in Shaftesbury. Yvonne Wheeler and Debbie Clark gave a joint speech. Yvonne was present at the first day of Cedars opening and Debbie has been with us for 25 years in October. The... READ MORE

Cedars Castle Hill is a 31 bedded nursing home with a lively atmosphere where we support residents with a variety of nursing needs. Our home is located in Shaftesbury, Dorset. At Cedars Castle Hill we know our success depends not just on the happiness of our residents, but also... READ MORE

We all love the sunshine don’t we! Being able to throw open the doors and windows and breathe in the fresh air. If we are lucky enough to have a garden, this time of year is a time for planting seeds for a summer crop or preparing borders and tubs for hardy annuals. At... READ MORE

Placing a loved one into a Care Home or Nursing Home can be one of the hardest decisions we ever have to make.  An emotional and psychological struggle between wanting to care for a loved one ourselves and knowing that they are safe and receiving all of the care that they need.... READ MORE

A few thoughts from our Chair, Sara Jacson: It feels like a long time since we made those New Year Resolutions. As the days lengthen and we get ever busier we sometimes forget the promises we made in the darker days of winter. So we are wondering could you spare a little time to... READ MORE

In October we welcomed a young person (TJ) to do work experience with us. We always like to encourage young people into the caring profession. Below is her review of her time spent with us. “I am writing to thank you for the week that I spent at Cedars Nursing Home for work... READ MORE

The festive season was a very busy time for most of us and Cedars Castle Hill was no exception. Home from Home! It is always our pledge to make Cedars Castle Hill a real home from home. With children’s choirs singing carols, a visit from Santa, a pantomime, present giving and a... READ MORE

Autumn is a lovely time of year, trees turning from green to yellow to orange and then to red. Paths are littered with their leaves, children in colourful wellies wade through them and splash in muddy puddles. Although the gardens at both of our homes are bereft of flowers they... READ MORE

Our Residents’ Fascinating Stories! As it is the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 on 11th November, we asked some of our residents about their own war experiences. Some had family that fought, some fought in WW2, some were just children and some stayed at home to look... READ MORE