Lynn Care Center
1000 Shenandoah Avenue · Front Royal, VA · 22630 · 5406360300
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Hill Valley Healthcare
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.
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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.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $38,110 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
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 February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 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 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 12, 2026 | Fine | $38,110 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495316 · certified since March 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.