Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center
202 Painter St, Galax, VA 24333 · (276) 236-5164
For profit - Limited Liability company · 135 certified beds
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 November 19, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 19, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 19, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 19, 2025 · F0695 · 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 | 3.49 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.5% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 120.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Galax Health and Rehab Galax · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Bastian · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Chilhowie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hillsville Health & Rehab Center Hillsville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Grayson Health and Rehabilitation Independence · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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