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Cedar Hill Health Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Windsor, Vermont)

49 Cedar Hill Drive, Windsor, Vermont 05089

Phone: 8026746609

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
33.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Windsor
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityVermont AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.940.83+0.11
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.884.30+0.58
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.5/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover63.0%54.8%-

Health Citation History

18 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-15Administration DeficienciesArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-19Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-04-19Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-04-19Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-04-19Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2023-04-19Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-04-20Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2022-04-20Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-12-03Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-12-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$10,358
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-15Fine$10,358-

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