Frederick Living - Cedarwood
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise well-maintained, clean, and beautiful campus. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 51 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Frederick Living is an excellent choice for independent living, offering a vibrant community and beautiful grounds. However, if you are considering the facility for a loved one needing memory or personal care, we strongly advise you to verify their night-shift nursing coverage and ask for specific protocols regarding family communication, as these have been recurring points of concern.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
51 reviews on Google“Frederick Living is highly regarded by independent living residents for its beautiful campus, sense of community, and friendly atmosphere. However, families of those requiring higher levels of care have raised serious concerns regarding nursing staffing levels, particularly at night, and the quality of communication and professional care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Well-maintained, clean, and beautiful campus
- Strong sense of community and social engagement
- Welcoming and friendly staff for independent residents
- High-quality dining options
Concerns
- Inadequate nursing staffing at night in personal/memory care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff interactions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor communication between staff and family members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 53 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed you have a very active community; could you walk me through what a typical day of social activities looks like for residents in the Cedarwood building?
- 2Since we value clear communication, what is the standard process for keeping family members updated on a loved one's daily health status or changes in care?
- 3I see that you are very engaged with feedback online, which is great to see; how do you handle addressing specific concerns or suggestions that families might bring up once a resident has moved in?
- 4Regarding the nursing support during the overnight hours, how is the staff structured to ensure that residents in personal or memory care receive consistent attention throughout the night?
- 5Could you explain the protocols for medication management and how you ensure accuracy and timeliness for residents who require daily assistance?
- 6Given that memory care is a specialized area, what specific training or certifications do your staff members receive to support residents with cognitive needs?
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Key Review Excerpts
“In PA, nursing homes are required to have licensed nursing staff on every shift. There is no LPN on night shift in personal care or memory care.”
“Experienced life threatening nursing errors which were unacceptable! Some of the Nursing staff unprofessional! Poor nursing staff communication with each other and with family members!”
“Incredible staff who are consistently competent, compassionate and proactive. They know you by name and family members by name as well.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
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
Frederick Living - Cedarwood has 16 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no complaint-triggered violations, indicating families haven't filed formal reports. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, emergency power generators, and building construction standards. While all deficiencies were reportedly corrected, the repeated generator problems across multiple surveys suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges that families should inquire about during visits.
Sep 4, 2024Routine1
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Oct 26, 2023Routine4
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 27, 2022Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Frederick Living - Cedarwood
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Garden Spot Communities
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
51 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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