Carrington Place of Tappahannock
1150 Marsh Street · Tappahannock, VA · 22560 · 8044434308
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495328 · certified since May 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.