NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT is a 44-bed nursing home in NORTON, Virginia. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2004-04-01. It averages 7.6 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT?
CMS lists 21 health-inspection deficiencies for NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT since 2018-09-06, 6 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-12.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | F0887 | 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. | G |
| 2026-02-12 | F0636, F0640, F0756, F0880, F0883 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2021-04-29 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2021-04-29 | F0641, F0684, F0686, F0758, F0761, F0803, F0880 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2018-09-06 | F0583, F0658, F0698, F0757, F0760, F0761, F0880 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
Why was NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Fine | $10,400 |
How is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT staffed?
| Measure | This facility | VA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 7.23246 | 3.75779 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 11.8 | 48.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 7.6 | 99.5 |
Who owns NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT?
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM | since 08/01/2007 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | BENNETT, JULIE, DEATON, BUFORD, EICHORN, MARVIN, HILTON, SHANE, LEVINE, ALAN, WILGOCKI, GREGORY | since 02/01/2018 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BENNETT, JULIE, DEATON, BUFORD, EICHORN, MARVIN, HILTON, SHANE, LEVINE, ALAN | since 02/01/2018 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NEWBERRY, BRIAN, SHOWALTER, SHANNON | since 04/01/2004 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | BALLAD HEALTH, WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, NEWBERRY, BRIAN, SHOWALTER, SHANNON | since 01/31/2025 |
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