Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
940 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319 · (276) 646-8911
For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds
Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 8 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 12, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.December 12, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 12, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 12, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.December 12, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.December 12, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 12, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.December 12, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.07 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.64 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 180 |
| Average residents per day | 154.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation Marion · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- SW VA M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr Marion · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Bastian · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center Galax · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Galax Health and Rehab Galax · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.