Our garden is a peaceful and beautifully maintained outdoor space where residents can enjoy fresh air, natural beauty, and tranquility. Designed to be accessible and dementia-friendly, the garden offers a safe environment for relaxation, gentle exercise, and social gatherings. It’s a vital part of our home’s commitment to wellbeing, providing sensory stimulation and fostering connection with nature.
Our landscaped garden features lawns, patios, courtyards, raised planters, and seating areas designed for comfort and ease of movement. Residents can take leisurely strolls along pathways, tend to plants in the raised beds, or simply sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. The garden also includes bird feeders and seasonal flowers, enhancing sensory experiences and encouraging mindfulness.
The outdoor space is used regularly for social events, barbecues, and quiet moments alike, promoting a sense of community and belonging. Family visits and celebrations often take place here, making it the perfect extension of our home.
The Garden is carefully designed to be wheelchair accessible with flat, wide pathways and safe surfaces. For those with dementia or limited mobility, the garden offers a secure space to explore independently or with assistance. Our staff support residents in enjoying the outdoors safely, understanding how important nature is to mental and physical wellbeing.
Whether for relaxation, sensory engagement, or social connection, the garden plays a key role in enriching daily life at Cedar Lodge.
Living at Cedar Lodge means being part of an inclusive environment where every day brings opportunities to connect, relax, and feel engaged. Our bright lounges and dining areas overlook peaceful gardens where residents can enjoy the simple pleasure of watching our resident rabbits or joining in seasonal events such as summer barbecues. Activities are tailored to individual interests, whether it’s enjoying music in our dedicated music room or spending quiet moments in the sensory garden, designed to stimulate the senses gently and comfortably. Here, residents enjoy a pace that suits them, with plenty of supportive companionship close at hand.
Cedar Lodge Care Home in Taunton offers each and every resident services and facilities that provide them with optimum comfort and convenience.
Some residents enjoy getting involved with gardening, while others simply appreciate having a quiet outdoor space where they can relax. The sensory garden provides both opportunities.
Natural sights, smells and textures can encourage conversation and help create familiar sensory experiences. Spending time outdoors can also provide a welcome change of scenery from the indoor areas of the home. The garden forms part of Cedar Lodge’s wider approach to creating a lifestyle that balances activity and social connection with quieter moments.
Come and explore our gardens, communal areas and resident spaces. A visit gives you the opportunity to see how Cedar Lodge creates a welcoming environment for people living with dementia.
Yes, the garden features wide, flat pathways and accessible seating areas designed to accommodate wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.
Absolutely. The garden is regularly used for social events such as barbecues, family gatherings, gardening sessions, and seasonal celebrations to foster community spirit.
The garden is safely enclosed and dementia-friendly, with clear pathways, sensory plants, and quiet seating areas to reduce anxiety and promote exploration and relaxation.
At Cedar Lodge, every resident is treated as an individual. Our approach to care is centred around understanding each person’s needs, preferences, routines and interests, so they can feel comfortable, respected and at home.
From everyday support to opportunities to enjoy the facilities and activities around the home, our team takes the time to provide care that reflects each resident’s unique needs and abilities. Our facilities are an important part of creating a fulfilling lifestyle at Cedar Lodge. Whether enjoying a quiet moment in the garden, taking part in an activity, sharing a meal or spending time with others, residents can make use of our spaces in ways that suit them.
Cedar Lodge Care Home
Hope Corner Lane
Taunton, Somerset
TA2 7PB
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