Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation
83 Crossroad Lane · Fishersville, VA · 22939 · 5408858424
112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avardis Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$203,292 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.79 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $203,292 |
Inspection citations (76 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $203,292 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495336 · certified since January 25, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.