Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center
5615 Seminole Avenue · Lynchburg, VA · 24502 · 4342392657
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
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 September 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E September 12, 2024
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 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 September 12, 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 · D September 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E September 12, 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 September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495105 · certified since January 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.