Cedars of Lebanon Care Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 25 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and compassionate, family-oriented staff. Families should feel confident in the facility's culture of care, though as with any facility, it is recommended to schedule a tour to observe daily interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
25 reviews on Google“Cedars of Lebanon Care Center receives consistently high praise from families for its warm, home-like environment and dedicated staff. Reviewers frequently highlight that residents are treated with kindness and respect, often noting that the facility maintains a clean and odor-free atmosphere.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing staff
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Personable, family-oriented care approach
- Friendly and professional team
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 27 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily care plans?
- 2With the facility currently holding a 2-star CMS rating for staffing, what steps are you taking to ensure that your residents receive the consistent, attentive care that your online reviews highlight?
- 3Given the recent state health inspection reports, could you walk me through the specific improvements you have implemented to address those findings?
- 4Since you have a smaller capacity of 45 residents, how does this intimate environment help your team provide the personalized, family-oriented care that many families have praised?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents to ensure they stay engaged and social within the community?
- 6How do you manage medical oversight and emergency response protocols to ensure residents remain safe and well-supported around the clock?
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Key Review Excerpts
“It's rare to find a nursing home that treats their residents like family the way Cedars does. Staff is patient and kind.”
“Didn’t notice any ‘odors’ like some homes have. Residents seem upbeat too.”
“This team has been so amazing throughout my aunts stay! They have gone over and above! The Siemer family is beyond grateful for your team!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has concerning issues with families filing complaints that triggered inspections, revealing problems with resident protection from abuse, medication management, and medical care. The most recurring deficiencies involve fire safety systems, medication services, resident assessments, and facility environment safety. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of complaint-driven inspections and repeated safety deficiencies across multiple surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Sep 19, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Oct 17, 2024Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 29, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jul 10, 2024Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Nov 20, 2023Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Aug 10, 2021Routine9
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cedars of Lebanon Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cch Healthcare
32 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 25 of 32
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sunlight Holdings Trust
Owner · Organization
Stern, Jacob
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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