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Cedars Healthcare Center

1242 Cedars Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903 · Charlottesville City County

Cedars Healthcare Center offers compassionate senior rehabilitation and long-term care services. Learn more about our nursing home in Charlottesville, VA.

2.0CMS overall rating(434) 296-5611Visit website ↗
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Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 91% full (128 of 141 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Charlottesville

Cedars Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Charlottesville, VA, with 141 certified beds and an average of about 128 residents per day. It operates as part of the Communicare Health network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.37 hrs/resident/day)
  • 18 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Charlottesville options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
141
Avg. residents/day
128
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Communicare Health
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
495153

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$8,080–$10,590/mo (median $9,070)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Charlottesville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.37
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.51
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
61%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
18
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-11-22
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (54 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-02-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-02-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2025-02-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-02-27Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-11-22Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2024-11-22Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2024-11-22Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2024-11-22Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Daily activities & events

Location

1242 Cedars Ct, Charlottesville, VA

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Cedars Healthcare Center

How much does Cedars Healthcare Center cost?

Cedars Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Charlottesville, VA area typically runs $8,080–$10,590 per month (median $9,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cedars Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cedars Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cedars Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cedars Healthcare Center?

Cedars Healthcare Center has 54 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cedars Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 91% full (128 of 141 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cedars Healthcare Center offer?

Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 141 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Charlottesville.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  3. 3
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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