Cedar Hill Nursing And Rehab Center

Cedar Hill Nursing And Rehab Center holds an overall 3-star (average) rating from CMS, which is a composite picture built from three separate scores. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found more citations, or more serious ones, than you'd see at a typical Florida facility. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections look at real on-the-ground conditions like safety practices, care protocols, and resident rights. The staffing rating lands at 3 stars, so the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the total resident count is about on par with the average facility, though families should know that even average staffing levels can sometimes feel stretched in day-to-day care.

The bright spot here is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their physical function. A top score there suggests that despite the inspection concerns, residents are experiencing strong health outcomes in practice. The overall 3-star rating reflects all three pieces blended together, so the excellent quality measures score is lifting the number somewhat even while the below-average inspection history pulls it down. For families, that mix means it's worth asking Cedar Hill directly about the specific inspection findings while also taking some comfort in those standout clinical results.

Staffing at Cedar Hill Nursing And Rehab Center runs below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes, and that difference is worth understanding in real terms. Residents here receive about 3.17 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87 hours. That gap of roughly 40 minutes may not sound like much, but spread across a full day it can affect how quickly a call light gets answered, how attentive staff can be during meals, or how much time is available for basic comfort and care. The registered nurse gap is more notable - Cedar Hill averages just 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, while the Florida average sits at 0.52, meaning residents here get roughly half the daily time with a higher-skilled nurse compared to a typical facility in the state. This does not necessarily mean the care is poor, since factors like resident needs and staff experience also matter, but families considering this facility should feel comfortable asking how the team manages care during busy periods and overnight hours.

Cedar Hill Nursing and Rehab Center in Jacksonville has a 2 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which is below average and worth taking seriously as you research care options. The facility has received 2 government penalties, with fines totaling $21,921, and the most recent penalty was issued in late December 2023. This means regulators have found violations significant enough to result in financial penalties, and the pattern is relatively recent, not something from years ago. That does not automatically make this the wrong choice for your loved one, but it does mean you should ask the facility directly about what went wrong and what steps they have taken to address it before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Jacksonville on the Jacksonville nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant (CNA) typically care for during a day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your director of nursing and your administrator been in their current roles here, and what does staff turnover look like among your CNAs over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall, a medication error, or another safety incident, what exactly happens next and how quickly would you contact our family?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical Tuesday looks like for a resident who does not have therapy appointments that day, from morning to bedtime?
5. How do you handle it when a resident refuses care, becomes agitated, or is showing signs that something feels off to them emotionally or physically?
6. What are the most recent findings from your state inspection reports, and where can I read the full details for myself before making a decision?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.