Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit
100 15th St Nw · Norton, VA · 24273 · 2766799100
44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 4.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
-
Actual harm · G February 12, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 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 June 18, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 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 June 18, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 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.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F April 29, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D April 29, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 18, 2021 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 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.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495374 · certified since April 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.