Colonnades Health Care Center
100 Colonnades Hill Drive · Charlottesville, VA · 22901 · 8049634198
34 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sunrise Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 1, 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 December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
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.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 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 December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 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 December 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
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 April 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495254 · certified since September 5, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.