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

Inspection record 30% of score 36
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 48
Federal penalties 15% 5
Trend 10% 58
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.953.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.390.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.50≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year55%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)7 · $50,436

Inspection citations (56 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
January 8, 2024Fine$4,938
January 2, 2024Fine$4,587
December 11, 2023Fine$13,762
November 20, 2023Fine$4,618
November 13, 2023Fine$4,272
October 23, 2023Fine$10,704
September 25, 2023Fine$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.