BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center in Bastian, Virginia, has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended, meaning it stands out positively among facilities. It ranks #5 out of 285 nursing homes in Virginia, placing it in the top tier of the state, and it is the only option in Bland County. The facility shows an improving trend, having reduced recorded issues from 3 in 2021 to none in 2023. However, staffing is a weakness, as it received a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 47%, which, while slightly better than the state average, suggests stability issues. Notably, there have been concerns about residents not being provided the opportunity to vote in past elections and failures to obtain prescribed medications for some residents, highlighting areas that need attention despite the overall positive environment.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Virginia
- #5/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 47% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Virginia. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Virginia avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Nov 2021
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to obtain physician ordered medications for 2 of 20 residents in the survey sample, Resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, facility document review, and during a medication pass and pour observation, the facility staff failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and the and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure eleven (11) of 47 residents were provided the opportunity to to vote: Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #...
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Nov 2019
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to ensure the resident's right to formulate an advanced directive by failing to ensure the advanced directive in the resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to review and revise the plan of care for one of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents receive treatment and care in accordance with physician orders by failing to admini...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility staff failed to provide resp...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to
maint...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on resident interview and staff interview, the facility staff failed to promote the rights of the residents by allowing the facility residents to exercise their voting rights as citizens for six...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Virginia.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 47%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 56%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER during 2019 to 2021. These included: 9 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center?
BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by KISSITO HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 57 certified beds and approximately 54 residents (about 95% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in BASTIAN, Virginia.
How Does Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (47%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Stick Around?
BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 47%, which is about average for Virginia nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center Ever Fined?
BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Bland County Nursing & Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
BLAND COUNTY NURSING & REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.