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THE CEDAR AT MEASE LIFE

910 NEW YORK AVE, DUNEDIN, FL 34698
Score: 90 / 100

Among nursing homes in Florida, The Cedar At Mease Life stands out with an A grade and a score of 90 out of 100. It ranks in the 87th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing levels at The Cedar At Mease Life exceed national averages, with 4.52 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.80 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

The Cedar At Mease Life shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.53 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.14 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Aug 17, 2022
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0732 Severity D
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    Aug 17, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 1, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity D
    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 hospi
    Apr 1, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Apr 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Apr 1, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 36.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0