Cedarwood Post Acute
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing/cna staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 53 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility offers an exceptionally caring and professional staff that many families find comforting. However, you should closely monitor hygiene standards and room cleanliness during your visit, as recent reviews indicate significant lapses in sanitation and facility maintenance.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
53 reviews on Google“Families often praise the facility for its exceptionally kind, professional, and attentive nursing and CNA staff, frequently describing the environment as feeling like family. However, there are significant, serious concerns regarding hygiene, including reports of dirty linens, poor wound care, and unpleasant odors in hallways. While many find the facility clean and well-managed, others have experienced severe issues with communication and room maintenance.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing/CNA staff
- Professional and welcoming administration
- Warm, family-like atmosphere
- Effective rehabilitation and recovery outcomes
Concerns
- Issues with cleanliness and hygiene (dirty linens/rooms) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unpleasant odors in hallways (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Difficulties with staff communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate room/bathroom facilities (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 47 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides personalized responses that address reviewers by name and acknowledge specific details of their feedback. For negative reviews, the owner proactively offers direct contact information to resolve issues and improve systems.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how warm and family-like the atmosphere is here; how do you foster that sense of community among the residents?
- 2What specific steps does your housekeeping team take to ensure rooms and linens are kept fresh and clean every day?
- 3How does the nursing team communicate important medical updates or changes in condition to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
- 4Can you tell us about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged and active?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and providing immediate care?
- 6Since the staff is often described as so compassionate, how do you ensure that level of attentive care remains consistent across all shifts?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My grandmother had to be in for a couple weeks and the staff were absolutely phenomenal... Especially Kay Krohn she went over and above with communication and patient treatment.”
“I had to go against medical advice to discharge my mother who had an infection wound and yeast infection so bad it was all up her back. Don’t trust terrible.”
“The rooms are small and barely have enough room for patients’ wheelchairs. Bathrooms are shared in between 2 rooms, often with mixed gender use.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Cedarwood Post Acute has significant ongoing issues across multiple care areas, with families filing 15 complaints that triggered federal inspections. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems, medication management, and care planning that span multiple years and surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of issues in fire safety, medication errors, and resident care planning suggests systemic challenges that may impact resident safety and care quality.
Jun 13, 2025Routine15
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nov 15, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Oct 2, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Aug 23, 2024Routine28
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Aug 7, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cedarwood Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Spyglass Healthcare
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.1/5 · Rank 2 of 7
Ownership & Management
Owners
Amm Trust
Owner · Organization
Spyglass Healthcare LLC
Owner · Organization
Gastwirth, Joshua
Owner
Key personnel
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