Covenant Woods Nursing Home
7090 Covenant Woods Drive · Mechanicsville, VA · 23111 · 8045698003
62 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C April 21, 2022
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
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 April 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
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 8, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495419 · certified since December 15, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.