The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Accordius Health at Waynesboro
Registered name: RIVER EDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING
WAYNESBORO, VA · Medicare-certified · 109 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Accordius Health at Waynesboro has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections, 2-star staffing and quality measures, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.96 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $59,022 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9564 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $59,022recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9564.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69
- Nurse aides
- 1.72
- Weekend nursing
- 2.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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
13.1%9.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.6%17.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
33.9%39.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.5%24.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%20.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
55.4%32%Improving
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
—77.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%95.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.7%68.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited November 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,022 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $33,822 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $59,022 in total fines.
- $59,022
Federal fine
May 8, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2024
Now operated by River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing, previously Choice Healthcare at Waynesboro.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of EASTERN HEALTHCARE GROUP · 18 homes · 1.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 102.6 residents on an average day (94% of 109 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.