Cedar Crest Health Center
1702 S. River Rd., Janesville, WI 53546 · Rock County · (608) 756-0344
71 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 1999
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525649 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 2, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.45 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.16 of those hours.
41.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 3 health citations on file.
April 2, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
February 12, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain a safe and sanitary environment in which food is prepared, stored, and distributed. This has the potential to affect all 58 residents who reside in the facility. Surveyor observed multiple staff wearing hairnets incorrectly. Surveyor observed staff not wearing a beard restraint. Surveyor observed staff enter the kitchenette area while the cook was serving food, not wearing hairnets. The facility policy, Meal Service Delivery from Unit Kitchens, dated February 2025, states, in part; .Hair Restraints .Hair nets or caps and/or beard restraints must be worn to keep hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens. Hair nets are required by any employee in the kitchen while food is being prepared or served. All other employees assisting with meal service must have hair pulled back . [...]
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure that self-administration of medications was determined to be clinically appropriate for 1 of 1 residents (R32). R32 was observed with an inhaler sitting on his bedside table. R32 did not have an order to self-administer medications, nor did he have an assessment completed to determine his competency for self-administering medications. This is evidenced by: The facility policy titled, Administering Medications, dated 2001, revision date April 2019, states, in part: Medications are administered in a safe and timely manner, and as prescribed . 27. Residents may self-administer their own medications only if the attending physician, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary care planning team, has determined that they have the decision-making capacity to do so safely . [...]
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure coordination of care and the hospice communication process was followed for 1 of 2 sampled residents (R61) and 2 of 2 supplemental residents (R55 and R320) for hospice services. R61, R55, and R320 were admitted to hospice services and the facility failed to obtain hospice documentation. Evidenced by: The facility policy titled Hospice Program dated 7/2017 states in part .12. Our facility has designated Social Services to coordinate care provided to the resident by our facility staff and the hospice staff .He or she is responsible for the following: d. Obtaining the following information from the hospice: [...]
January 24, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 4 on April 2, 2026, 4 on February 12, 2025, 9 on January 24, 2024.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.45 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.16 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.11 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.36 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.92 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.2% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.59 on weekdays and 5.11 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.24 in April to June 2025 to 5.45 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.45 | 1.16 | 5.59 | 5.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.27 | 1.20 | 5.40 | 4.92 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.31 | 1.14 | 5.43 | 5.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 59 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.24 | 1.19 | 5.39 | 4.86 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Wisconsin, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 0.95 | 4.36 | 3.74 | 8.8% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.5 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.3 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.5 | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.6 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CEDAR CREST, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch, Carol | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2011 | |
| Kelm, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2012 | |
| Lasse, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2012 | |
| Miller, Tari | Corporate director | Individual | 06/30/2011 | |
| Aarud, Meredith | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/30/2012 | |
| Mulae, Christopher | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/31/2024 | |
| Tanck, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/05/2016 | |
| Sidhu, Sarfraz | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/17/2022 | |
| Tanck, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/05/2016 | |
| Aarud, Meredith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/30/2012 | |
| Mulae, Christopher | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/31/2024 | |
| Sidhu, Sarfraz | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/17/2022 | |
| Tanck, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/05/2016 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 12, 2025: "Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services."
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- Oak Park Place of Janesville Janesville, 3.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Rock Haven Janesville, 4.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Beloit Health and Rehabilitation Center Beloit, 7.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Beloit Beloit, 8.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Alden Meadow Park HCC Clinton, 11.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare South Beloit, 12.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
Wisconsin contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Wisconsin. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, Ombudsman Program, 1-800-815-0015. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Wisconsin DHS Provider Search (Survey History), where Wisconsin publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Cedar Crest Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cedar Crest Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cedar Crest Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 2, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Cedar Crest Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Cedar Crest Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Cedar Crest Health Center?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: CEDAR CREST, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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