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Cedars Healthcare Center
1242 Cedars Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cedars Healthcare Center, in Charlottesville, Virginia, is certified for 141 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 23, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 38.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 34.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Virginia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Charlottesville City Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 54 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.3 | 38.3 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.8% | 51.8% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 289 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Nov 2024, 24 Jun 2021.
Severity mix: D ×31 E ×23
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0887 | Educate 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Aug 2021 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0688 | Provide 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
| 1 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.8%, RNs 78.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.4% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cedars Leasing Co., Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pc Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2017 |
| Cedars Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Cedars Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cedars Healthcare Center been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Virginia median is 32 per facility.
Has Cedars Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cedars Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Virginia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cedars Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pc Mstr Lsco, LLC and Cedars Mgt Co., LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cedars Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.