Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (22 vs median 8.0)
Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in CENTURY HEALTHCARE chain · $19,551 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
Cedarwood has shown significant improvement in recent years, with many families praising the compassionate staff and clean environment. However, because multiple reviewers have noted issues with call-button response times and food quality, we recommend visiting during off-hours or weekends to observe staffing levels firsthand and asking specifically how the facility handles patient requests during those times.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
110 reviews analyzed“Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center receives high praise for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and professional care, particularly from families of recent residents. However, some reviewers express significant concerns regarding staffing levels, inconsistent food quality, and occasional delays in responding to call buttons. While many report a positive shift in management and atmosphere in recent years, a small number of critical reviews highlight serious lapses in patient attention and communication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
- Welcoming and professional front-desk staff
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or poor quality of food (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Communication issues regarding patient care and insurance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on staffing levels, how does your team prioritize call light responses to ensure residents receive timely assistance?
- 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for rehabilitation services; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the daily routine of long-term residents?
- 3We understand that dining is a key part of daily life; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of the meal service for residents?
- 4How do you ensure consistent communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health status or insurance updates?
- 5With the current health inspection ratings, what specific quality improvement initiatives are you prioritizing right now to enhance resident care?
- 6I see that you actively engage with online feedback; how do you use that input from families to make tangible changes within the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care the staff provided my mother while she was at Cedarwood was exceptional. All the staff showed such compassion and it is greatly appreciated by myself and my family.”
“The CNA Are absolutely amazing. When my mother rings they come right away. Nursing staff is amazing. The food isn't that good. But they try so hard.”
“I was here at Cedarwood for almost two months. Everyone was wonderful. The aides were right there whenever you needed them and the nurses were very helpful. I would choose Cedarwood again if I needed to be in a short term facility.”
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 · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 97 deficiencies and 34 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems to authorities. The most frequent issues involve quality of care standards, nutrition and meal services, and resident safety hazards. Problems with abuse protection, family notification requirements, and care planning persist across multiple surveys from 2023-2025, suggesting ongoing systemic issues that have not been fully resolved despite correction plans.
Mar 31, 2026Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Feb 5, 2026Routine12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Feb 5, 2026Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jun 26, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
May 15, 2025Complaint3
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
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.
Apr 17, 2025Complaint4
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 17, 2025
$15,935
Fine
Dec 1, 2023
$19,551
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Century Healthcare
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 9 of 10 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Century Pennsylvania Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
Century I Tbd Holdco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Kulanu Oc Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Dobkin, Ari
Owner (parent company)
Klein, Efraim
Owner (parent company)
Strimbu, Tina
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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110 reviews from families & visitors
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