About Us

Welcome to Two Cedars Residential Care Home, a small residential care home offering holistic care in a homely environment. Built in 1908, Two Cedars is situated in the village of Broadstone, Dorset, and provides care for male and female residents aged 65 years and over.

Comfortable residential care home setting at Two Cedars, Broadstone

Our Mission

The home aims to provide holistic and individual care for residents who are admitted for short or long term care.

We believe the quality of life in old age depends on being able to live to one’s full potential. Beyond the basic requirements of food, shelter and sleep, this means the greatest possible mobility and independence.

We recognise each resident as a unique individual, with a need for creative activity, privacy and fellowship, and the right to be consulted. No resident should feel beholden to anyone for the treatment they receive.

Our overall objective is to relieve pain, suffering, distress and disability, in order that the resident can function to their full potential and retain their independence, dignity and individuality.

Two Cedars residential care home in Broadstone, Dorset

Statment of Purpose

We will provide and maintain a high standard of service, in a safe, clean and comfortable environment that encourages residents to have a high a quality of life as possible within the limitations of their physical, intellectual and emotional needs, respecting their rights as individuals to dignity, freedom of choice and privacy.

The home will be administered in a professional, proper and safe manner and the required records kept.

We will encourage and facilitate the monitoring of the home by authorised officers whenever required.

We will be honest, ethical and compassionate in all dealings with residents and their affairs.

We will maintain appropriate training of staff to meet these standards.

Kathryn Cruickshank, Home Manager

If you would like to join our staff team please telephone Annie (Registered Manager) on 01202 694942.

Staff

Kathryn has worked in the care sector for over 21 years, gaining a wealth of experience across a wide variety of care settings. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals of all ages, from newborn babies and children to older people over 100 years old. This broad experience has given Kathryn a deep understanding of how people’s care and support needs can change throughout every stage of life.

A significant part of Kathryn’s career has involved working with children with complex medical needs. Through this work, she developed extensive practical knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with a range of health conditions, disabilities and specialist care requirements. This experience has strengthened her ability to recognise changes in a person’s health and wellbeing, work closely with healthcare professionals, and ensure that care is delivered safely, compassionately and to a consistently high standard.

As Home Manager, Kathryn is passionate about providing person-centred care that respects each resident’s individual needs, wishes, preferences and life experiences. She believes that every resident should feel safe, valued, listened to and truly at home. Kathryn is committed to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment for residents and their families, while also ensuring that her team feels encouraged, respected and confident in the care they provide.

Kathryn takes great pride in leading by example and supporting her team to deliver the highest possible standards of care. She values open communication and works closely with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone living in the home.

Caring for others has always been more than just a career for Kathryn—it is something she genuinely loves. She feels privileged to be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives and finds it incredibly rewarding to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys spending quality time with her family, which is very important to her.

Homely surroundings at Two Cedars Residential Care Home, Dorset

Support Staff

Our dedicated staff team is committed to providing quality, person-centered care. All staff are appropriately trained and qualified, with many holding or working towards nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care. Regular training and professional development ensure staff maintains the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.

The home is kept clean, safe, and welcoming by our housekeeping team, who work hard to maintain a comfortable environment for residents. Our experienced cooks prepare a varied, nutritious, and well-balanced menu, taking into account residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and cultural requirements. They are supported by a team of kitchen assistant who help ensure meals are prepared and served to a quality standard. Together, all members of our team contribute to creating a warm, friendly, and supportive home where residents feel valued, respected, and cared for.

Staff attend regular training sessions on a variety of topics to keep them up to date with latest standards for best practice. Staff receive ongoing training relevant to the care they are providing.