The Vardell Report.Cedar Hill Healthcare Center

Across 6 inspections from June 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 29 findings at Cedar Hill Healthcare Center; 20 have a recorded correction and 9 await one; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections

6

2024–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

29

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

20

Of 29 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

3

2 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 272026

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F910Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F926Have policies on smoking.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Aug 152025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 31, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Jul 22025

   Standard health inspection

   7 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F687Provide appropriate foot care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2025

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $9,113 imposed August 15, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 2, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Mar 52025

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 21, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 21, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Nov 52024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 20, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Jun 262024

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $13,390 imposed November 5, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 26, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed November 5, 2024. Status: Closed, December 20, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 26, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F677 in June 2024 and July 2025. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   242425252526F677 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Citation F583, No Recorded Correction

   F583 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F583 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Accurate Assessments, No Recorded Correction

   F641 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F641 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Care Plans, No Recorded Correction

   F656 was cited in July 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Quality of Care, No Recorded Correction

   F684 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F684 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Continence and Catheter Care, No Recorded Correction

   F690 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F690 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Kitchen and Food Safety, No Recorded Correction

   F812 was cited in June 2024, July 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F812 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Infection Control, No Recorded Correction

   F880 was cited in June 2024, March 2025, July 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F880 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs, No Recorded Correction

   F910 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   242425252526F910 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Have policies on smoking, No Recorded Correction

    F926 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have policies on smoking. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    242425252526F926 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

2. 02

   What changed after F583 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F583: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

3. 03

   Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?

   Accurate Assessments: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

4. 04

   How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

   Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

5. 05

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

6. 06

   How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?

   Continence and Catheter Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

7. 07

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

8. 08

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

9. 09

   What changed after F910 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

10. 10

    What changed after F926 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Have policies on smoking: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 27, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

11. 11

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

12. 12

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $9,113 civil money penalty was imposed August 15, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Texas state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 2, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Texas state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 675032

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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