The nursing home failed to make sure its activities program was led by a qualified professional. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 680 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Essex Manor Health and Rehab
Registered name: CARRINGTON PLACE OF TAPPAHANNOCK
TAPPAHANNOCK, VA · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Essex Manor Health and Rehab in Tappahannock, VA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with very low staffing at 2.86 hours per resident per day compared with the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, quality measures are 4 out of 5, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection issues included activities, infection control, and pest control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8647 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 15, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8647.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 1.73
- Weekend nursing
- 2.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.3%7.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.8%31.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9.1%12.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.2%57.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
23.3%65.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 53.2 residents on an average day (89% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.