Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing
600 Walden Road · Abingdon, VA · 24210 · 2766285137
119 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).
- 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
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · 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 April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 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 April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · 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 April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · 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 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
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 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 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 September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 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 September 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 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 September 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495338 · certified since July 1, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.