NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT

In hospital · CCN 495374 · WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM · Non profit - Corporation · 44 certified beds · Wise · VA


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 dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-02-12F0887Educate 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
2026-02-12F0636, F0640, F0756, F0880, F0883Assess 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
2021-04-29F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2021-04-29F0641, F0684, F0686, F0758, F0761, F0803, F0880Ensure 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
2018-09-06F0583, F0658, F0698, F0757, F0760, F0761, F0880Keep 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?

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-12Fine$10,400

How is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT staffed?

MeasureThis facilityVA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day7.232463.75779
Total nursing staff turnover (%)11.848.1
Average number of residents per day7.699.5

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.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTWELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMsince 08/01/2007
CORPORATE DIRECTORBENNETT, JULIE, DEATON, BUFORD, EICHORN, MARVIN, HILTON, SHANE, LEVINE, ALAN, WILGOCKI, GREGORYsince 02/01/2018
CORPORATE OFFICERBENNETT, JULIE, DEATON, BUFORD, EICHORN, MARVIN, HILTON, SHANE, LEVINE, ALANsince 02/01/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNEWBERRY, BRIAN, SHOWALTER, SHANNONsince 04/01/2004
ADP OF THE SNFBALLAD HEALTH, WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, NEWBERRY, BRIAN, SHOWALTER, SHANNONsince 01/31/2025

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