Windsor County, Vermont · Nursing home
Cedar Hill Health Care Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
49 Cedar Hill Drive, Windsor, VT 05089
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Above the state average of 2.9
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.97 hours Above the state average of 4.22
- Nursing staff who left in a year 53.7% Below the state average of 55.4%
- Health citations in 3 years 13 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $10,358 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 87.9% of 39 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Cedar Hill Health Care Center is a 39-bed nursing home in Windsor, Vermont (Windsor County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.97 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Vermont average of 4.22. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day (average)
- 34.3
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Cedar Hill Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident on weekends against 4.97 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Vermont average 2.9
- Health inspections 4 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Vermont average 3.3
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Vermont average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Vermont average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.97 h Vermont average 4.22
- Nurse aides 3.05 h Vermont average 2.54
- Licensed practical nurses 0.89 h Vermont average 0.88
- Registered nurses 1.03 h Vermont average 0.80
- All staff, weekends 3.91 h Vermont average 3.66
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 6 hours. The vertical line marks the Vermont average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover53.7%
- Vermont average55.4%
- Registered nurse turnover37.5%
- Vermont average39.9%
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 4 | 4 |
Vermont homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (13)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Notify 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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 4, 2022)
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
Vermont homes averaged 1.3 fines and $90,096 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Vermont
- Size29 of 33 by certified beds
- Vermont average residents per day74.1
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Windsor County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Cedar Hill Health Care Center?
Cedar Hill Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Cedar Hill Health Care Center have?
Cedar Hill Health Care Center has 39 certified beds. It averages 34.3 residents per day, about 87.9% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Cedar Hill Health Care Center?
The home reports 4.97 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.03 hours from registered nurses. The Vermont average is 4.22 hours and 0.80 hours from registered nurses.
Has Cedar Hill Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years.
Does Cedar Hill Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Elm Wood Center at Claremont 68beds 85.6%in use 3.18nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Sullivan County Health Care 156beds 73.1%in use 5.56nurse hours a day
- – not rated Springfield Health & Rehab 102beds 69.8%in use 3.88nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Windsor County
Who to call in Vermont
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Vermont.
- Long-term care ombudsman Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project 1-800-889-2047 (ext. 3) A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Protection, Survey and Certification 1-888-700-5330 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Vermont staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 475046. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
See something shown incorrectly? Tell us. To change the underlying record, the home must contact CMS or its state survey agency.