Clinch Valley Medical Center
2949 W Front St · Richlands, VA · 24641 · 2765966000
24 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lifepoint Health
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 4.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 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.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 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.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 22, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2019
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 February 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 22, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495181 · certified since June 29, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.