Cedars Healthcare Center
1242 Cedars Ct · Charlottesville, VA · 22903 · 4342965611
141 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495153 · certified since February 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.