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The Cedars of Chapel Hill

101 Green Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 · Durham County

Find out why The Cedars of Chapel Hill ranks among the nation’s premier Life Plan Communities. Read more!

4.0CMS overall rating(919) 259-7903 Visit website ↗

Strong

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.

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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chapel Hill

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Chapel Hill, NC, with 12 certified beds and an average of about 9 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Services network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on quality measures.

On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Chapel Hill for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 12
Avg. residents/day: 9
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Life Care Services
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 345533

Federal quality ratings

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

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

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Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,660–$11,250/mo (median $9,680)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,300–$8,100/mo (median $6,570)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Durham 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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Safety & inspection record

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

Health deficiencies (last survey): 0
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-30
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (3 citations on record — showing the latest 3). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

2024-06-04Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

101 Green Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about The Cedars of Chapel Hill

How much does The Cedars of Chapel Hill cost?

The Cedars of Chapel Hill does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chapel Hill, NC area typically runs $8,660–$11,250 per month (median $9,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is The Cedars of Chapel Hill's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates The Cedars of Chapel Hill 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at The Cedars of Chapel Hill?

The Cedars of Chapel Hill has 3 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does The Cedars of Chapel Hill have availability?

Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does The Cedars of Chapel Hill offer?

The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 12 beds.

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