Pulaski Hlth & Rehab Cntr
2401 Lee Highway · Pulaski, VA · 24301 · 5409803111
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- 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 red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 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 November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 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 November 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
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 December 27, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 27, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495294 · certified since January 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.