Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit
100 15th St NW, Norton, VA 24273 · (276) 679-9100
Non profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds
Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Virginia average is 14.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,400 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.February 12, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.February 12, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.February 12, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.February 12, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 12, 2026 · F0883 · 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
- Fine of $10,400February 12, 2026
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 | 7.23 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 4.23 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 11.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 7.6 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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