NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT
100 15TH ST NW, NORTON, VA 24273
Meets federal staffing minimum — above average inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
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4.32 ✓ Meets federal minimum |
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Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
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8 |
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★★ (5/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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78/100 |
Data last updated: April 12, 2026
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
Most recent inspection (April 29, 2021)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 18, 2021
Inspection cycle 2 (September 6, 2018)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
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 Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2018
Inspection cycle 3 (June 8, 2017)
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 21, 2017
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