Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing
94 South Avenue · Harrisonburg, VA · 22801 · 5404332791
117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Eastern Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.95 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 7 · $50,436 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
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 October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024
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.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,618 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,272 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $10,704 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $7,555 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495146 · certified since November 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.