HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Heritage Hall Clintwood has a Trust Grade of C+, which means it is slightly above average but not particularly outstanding. It ranks #138 out of 285 nursing homes in Virginia, placing it in the top half of facilities, and is the only option in Dickenson County. The facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with the number of issues identified increasing from 1 in 2023 to 8 in 2024. Staffing is a concern, receiving only 1 out of 5 stars, and the RN coverage is lower than 92% of Virginia facilities, which can impact the quality of care. While the facility has no fines on record, indicating compliance with regulations, there have been specific incidents such as medication errors where staff failed to administer prescribed medications for three residents and a lack of hand hygiene during medication administration, which raises concerns about infection control practices. Overall, while there are some strengths, particularly in compliance with fines, the weaknesses regarding staffing and care practices should be carefully considered by families.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Virginia
- #138/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Virginia's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Virginia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Virginia average (3.0)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Virginia avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 19 deficiencies on record
Jun 2024
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and clinical record review the facility staff failed to provide a resident's responsible party with written information related to a discharge/transfer for one (1) of 22 sampled re...
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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
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise a comprehensive care plan (CCP) for 1 of 22 sampled residents, Resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow medical provider orders to check tube feeding residuals for one (1) of 18 sampled c...
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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 administer Oxygen per the providers orders for 1 of 18 current residents, Resident #...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, facility document review, and clinical document review, the facility staff failed to monitor two (2) of 18 sampled current residents for side effects of psychotropic medicat...
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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
2. Resident #292's Durable Do Not Resuscitate (DDNR) form was incomplete, sections 1 and 2 were left blank.
Resident #292's diagnoses included, but were not limited to, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to administer medications per the provider orders for 3 of 18 current residents, Resident #10,...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review facility staff failed to maintain an effective infection control and prevention program for three of four ...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
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
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and a...
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May 2022
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide the appropriate care and services in regards to a gastronomy tube for 1 of 18 Residents, Residen...
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Jun 2019
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, Resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility st...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, Resident interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure personal privacy for...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
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 ensure that 1 of 28 Residents in the survey sa...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #89 the facility staff failed to follow physician's orders for performing restorative nursing services.
Resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0742
(Tag F0742)
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 ensure that 1 of 28 Residents in the survey s...
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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 and staff interview, facility staff failed to store drugs in accordance with accepted professional principles and to discard expired medications in one medication room and on one ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. For Resident #16 the facility staff failed to ensure the medication Cefdinir was available for administration.
According to D...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**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 that 4 of 28 ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure the quality assurance program meet the needs of the facility as evidenc...
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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
- • 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.
- • 44% turnover. Below Virginia's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Heritage Hall Clintwood's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Heritage Hall Clintwood Staffed?
CMS rates HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Heritage Hall Clintwood?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD during 2019 to 2024. These included: 19 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Heritage Hall Clintwood?
HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD 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 HERITAGE HALL, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 100 certified beds and approximately 86 residents (about 86% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in CLINTWOOD, Virginia.
How Does Heritage Hall Clintwood Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD's overall rating (3 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Heritage Hall Clintwood?
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 Heritage Hall Clintwood Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD 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 3-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Heritage Hall Clintwood Stick Around?
HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD has a staff turnover rate of 44%, 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 Heritage Hall Clintwood Ever Fined?
HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD 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 Heritage Hall Clintwood on Any Federal Watch List?
HERITAGE HALL CLINTWOOD 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.