NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT — Nursing Home in NORTON, VA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 44 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 8.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 495374 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 7.15 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 3.91 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 12, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — February 12, 2026
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (Level D)Corrected — February 13, 2026
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Level D)Corrected — February 13, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — February 13, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — February 16, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 25, 2026
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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. (Level G)Corrected — February 25, 2026
Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit is a 44-bed nursing home in Norton, Virginia. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 7.2 hours per resident day, above the Virginia average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 6 deficiencies, one of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a clear strength, with nurse staffing well above the state average, which can support more attentive daily care. However, the facility had a recent inspection with multiple deficiencies, including one severe citation, so it would be worth asking what specific corrective actions they've taken to address issues around notification of changes, privacy, dignity, resident assessments, and complete individualized care plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT Medicare and Medicaid certified?
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT's CMS star rating?
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT?
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT reports 7.15251 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT had 6 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT have?
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT has 44 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HERITAGE HALL WISE — 4/5 — 5.4 mi
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Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.