CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families looking for nursing home care. It ranks #10 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the top half, and #1 out of 2 in Pittsylvania County, meaning it is the best option locally. The facility is improving, with a decline in reported issues from 13 in 2022 to 11 in 2024. Staffing is average, rated 3 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 55%, which is higher than the state average. The facility has incurred $8,018 in fines, which is higher than 77% of Virginia facilities, suggesting some compliance issues. However, there are notable concerns: a serious medication error resulted in a resident needing hospitalization after receiving another resident's medication, and two other residents experienced incorrect dosages. Additionally, staff failed to maintain proper hand hygiene during medication administration, risking infection. While the facility has strengths such as excellent overall and quality measures ratings, these serious incidents highlight areas needing improvement.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Virginia
- #10/285
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 55% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $8,018 in fines. Higher than 85% of Virginia facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 24 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
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
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 24 deficiencies on record
Jun 2024
3 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents we...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary environment and help ...
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Mar 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to accurately complete a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for 1 of 5 closed record reviews, Resident #80.
The...
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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
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care consistent with the comprehensive person-centered care plan ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that residents requiring dialysis services receive care consiste...
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Jan 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
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 staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents receive treatment and care in accordance with the comprehensive person-cen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provid...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents are free of significant medication errors, for 1 of 11...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Laboratory Services
(Tag F0770)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide laboratory services to meet the needs ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environme...
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Jul 2022
13 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 staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure the correct code status for 1 of 19 residents in the survey sample, Resident #39.
For Resident #39, the facilit...
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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 staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to follow physician's orders for 2 of 19 residents, Resident #59 and Resident #68.
For Resident #59 the facility staff fai...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents with pressure ulcers receive necessary treatment and services to promote h...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure water temperatures we...
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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
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide oxygen therapy according to the physician's order and the comprehensiv...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to inspect the bed frame, mattress, and the bed rails for the risk of entrapment ...
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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 interview, facility document review, and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure medications were available for administration for 1 of 19 residents, Resident #59.
Fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to act upon drug regimen review recommendations for 1 of 19 residents in the survey sample, Resident #53.
For Resident #5...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility document reviews, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 19 residents, Resident #6, was free of significant medication errors. Reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review and in the course of a complaint investigation the facility staff failed to properly store and/or label medications.
For medication cart...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure food was prepared and stored under safe and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and 2 of 2 nouri...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record for 1 of 19 residents, Resident #59.
For Resi...
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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
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a saf...
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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
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • 24 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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 Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 55%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 24 deficiencies at CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER during 2022 to 2024. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 23 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center?
CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 85 certified beds and approximately 78 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in CHATHAM, Virginia.
How Does Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (55%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"
Is Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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 Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 55%, which is 9 percentage points above the Virginia average of 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 Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER has been fined $8,018 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Virginia average of $33,159. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
CHATHAM HEALTH & REHABILITATION 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.