NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT in Norton, VA has a 5-star overall rating, with strong staffing at 8.21 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark and no fines in the last 24 months. Its health inspection and quality measures ratings are both 4 stars, and recent inspection citations included COVID-19 vaccination documentation, food handling, and timely resident assessments.
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 8.2066.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
4.26
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
3.45
Weekend nursing
7.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 19%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.6%98.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to encode each resident’s assessment data and send it to the state on time. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 640 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
7.2 residents on an average day (16% of 44 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 22 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.