Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville, VA

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Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville, VA

Cedars Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Charlottesville, VA.

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1242 Cedars Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.3 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Cedars Healthcare Center

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab are emphasized

Residents highlight physical therapy and rehab work that helped outcomes.

Several reviews point to therapy and rehabilitation as a core strength, with families describing strong physical therapy and noticeable progress. One reviewer says a loved one returned home and lived independently after several weeks, and another describes an elderly family member improving enough for discharge. Residents and families also mention the therapy team working hard, and crediting that effort as part of a better overall experience.

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Activities help residents connect

Ongoing activities are a frequent reason families feel engaged.

A number of reviews describe a steady schedule of activities that keeps residents involved and supports social connection. Families mention music or outdoor services, game night, and residents enjoying activities as part of day-to-day life. One reviewer also credits activities for helping a loved one make connections with others, and another describes the place as having different activities throughout the day.

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Food quality comes up often

Food is repeatedly cited as better than expected.

Multiple reviews include positive comments about food, with one family member saying the loved one was still raving about it after rehab. Another review praises a good food selection, and an additional reviewer lists food among the biggest improvements after changes at the building. The community also describes offering dining plans aligned with diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

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Staff care and responsiveness are mixed

Many reviewers praise staff compassion, professionalism, and communication.

On the positive side, many families describe staff as respectful, proactive, and genuinely caring, including gratitude for how administrators and care teams treat residents. Several reviews also highlight responsiveness, kindness, and teamwork, with specific thanks to individuals and to the overall team. At the same time, some critical reviews describe problems involving unprofessional behavior, rude interactions, and breakdowns in communication or follow-through during visits.

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Concerns center on cleanliness and safety

Some families report serious concerns about cleanliness and resident safety.

Critical reviews mention unclean conditions and housekeeping issues, including reports of rooms that looked poorly maintained and descriptions of strong odors. Several reviewers also raise safety concerns such as missing alarms, a resident being left unattended, and falls or poor observation. Other negative feedback includes claims about staff practices and dietary follow-through, plus concerns tied to COVID cases and the need to “shut down” the facility.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 143 resident community capacity 143 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Charlottesville-Albermarle (6 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Peter Chang's China Grill (0.1 miles)
  • Cook Out (0.2 miles)
  • Zaxby's (0.2 miles)
  • Bodo's Bagels (0.2 miles)
  • Arby's (0.3 miles)
  • El Puerto (0.4 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (0.8 miles)
  • Lewis & Clark Pharmaceuticals (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Timberlakes Drug Store (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (1.3 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (1.7 miles)
  • Mudhouse (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Stonefield & IMAX (0.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Professional Optical Service Incorporated (0.7 miles)
  • UVA Colonnades Medical Associates (0.8 miles)
  • American Board of Urology (1.2 miles)
  • Albemarle Center for Family Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Occupational Health Strategies (1.5 miles)
  • Charlottesville Wellness Center Family Practice (1.5 miles)
  • Eye Clinic (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center (1.4 miles)
  • Rector & Visitors of The University of Virginia (1.4 miles)
  • University Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • UVA Hospital 4 Central (1.7 miles)
  • University of Virginia Health System : Infectious Diseases Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • UVA 3 Central (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul's Memorial Church (1.4 miles)
  • University Baptist Church (1.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Tonsler Park (2.2 miles)

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