The Laurels of Charlottesville

490 Hillsdale Drive · Charlottesville, VA · 22901 · 4349514200

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 35
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 50
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.673.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.710.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $8,824

Inspection citations (57 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    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 September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025

    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 September 2, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · 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 September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Corrected September 2, 2025 · Administration

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 17, 2024Fine$8,824

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495377 · certified since July 22, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.