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1242 Cedars Ct Charlottesville, VA 22903 · Charlottesville City County
All 8 nursing homes in Charlottesville, VA (8 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 495153 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Cedars Healthcare Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Cedars Healthcare Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.20 hours per resident per day at Cedars Healthcare Center, below the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.49 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.78 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 44.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Cedars Healthcare Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Cedars Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Virginia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on November 22, 2024 and found 13 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 52 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 52 citations at Cedars Healthcare Center across 6 inspection dates, 19 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 52 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (15) and resident assessment and care planning (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality" (tag F0658, level E, February 27, 2025). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 27, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
November 22, 2024 · 18 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DKeep all essential equipment working safely.
August 16, 2024 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
December 27, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
June 24, 2021 · 10 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
August 1, 2019 · 10 citations
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Cedars Healthcare Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 22, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Cedars Healthcare Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.7 mi
University of Virginia Medical Center CharlottesvilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 38m for patients treated and sent home
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3.9 mi
Martha Jefferson Hospital CharlottesvilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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