Life Care Center of New Market
315 East Lee Highway · New Market, VA · 22844 · 5407408041
118 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2023
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B January 6, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2019
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
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 November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
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 hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 29, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495139 · certified since August 5, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.