Cedars Healthcare Center
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495153) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (434) 296-5611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedars Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Cedars Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including about 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Cedars Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Cedars Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Charlottesville, Virginia, first approved for participation on February 1, 1985. The facility is certified for 141 beds and reports an average daily census of 126.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cedars Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Of the four component ratings: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.33785 hours per resident per day, including 0.52586 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 0 federal fines on record for this facility, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so the ratings reflect the current operator. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for additional detail beyond these summary figures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedars Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day and a 51.8% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 141 beds with an average of 126.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cedars scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 4342965611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4342965611 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495153?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.