PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Piney Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below average quality with several concerns regarding care. It ranks #210 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the bottom half, and #4 out of 4 in Danville City County, meaning there are no better local options available. The facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 1 in 2023 to 6 in 2025. Staffing is a significant concern, rated only 1 out of 5 stars, with a high turnover rate of 60%, which is above the state average. While the facility has not incurred any fines, there have been serious lapses in hygiene and safety; for instance, there were incidents of food not being properly labeled and stored, and failure to follow infection control protocols for residents with gastroenteritis. Overall, families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses carefully when considering this facility for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Virginia
- #210/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 60% 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 ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-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
Below Virginia average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
14pts above Virginia avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
12 points above Virginia average of 48%
The Ugly 29 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure a resident representative was promptly notified of a change in condition resulting in a t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
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 an accurate minimum data set assessment ...
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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
Based on observation, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure a wander bracelet was in place for 1 of 23 current sampled residents, Re...
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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 interviews and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain complete and/or accurate clinical records for one (1) of 23 residents (Resident #20).
The findings include:
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
The findings included:
Th...
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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, interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to: (a) follow infection control guidelines to decrease the potential of and/or risk ...
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Jun 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
Based on staff interviews, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to maintain a complete and/or accurate clinical record for one (1) of three (3) sampled resid...
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Apr 2022
16 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to implement their policy in regards to an allegation of abuse for 1 of 24 Residents, Resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to report an allegation of abuse to the appropriate state agencies.
The administrator failed ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on family interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive care plan and failed to include the residents family in the CP process for ...
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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 staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the residents comprehensive care plans (CCP) for 2 of 24 Residents, Residents #53 and #70.
The faci...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
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 activities of daily living care (ADL) for dependent care residents for 3 of ...
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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
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to act on pharmacist reported irregularities for 4 of 24 residents, Resident #5, Resident #46, #...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure 2 of 24 residents were free from unnecessary medications, Resident #5 and Resident #46.
For Resident #5, the fa...
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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, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents were free of unnecessary psychotropic medications for 1 of 24 residents, ...
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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, facility document reviews, and in the course of a complaint investigation, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 24 residents, Resident #164, was...
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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, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to store drugs and biologicals in locked compartments on 1 of 2 facility units, North Wing.
On North Wing...
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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 resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record for 2 of 24 residents in the survey sample, Reside...
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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 implement infection control programs and processes including actions to decrea...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0886
(Tag F0886)
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 control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of COV...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview, family interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide the resident and/or their representatives a summary of the baseline care plans (CP).
The...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0800
(Tag F0800)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, and facility document reviews, the staff failed to ensure residents were provided a nutritious diet that took into consideration resident preferences.
The findings i...
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Feb 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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to accurately complete a DDNR (durable do not res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and Resident interview, the facility staff failed to provide palatable and attractive foo...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record ...
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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** 2. The facility nursing staff failed to complete hand hygiene during a medication administration observation on 1 of 2 units (so...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For Resident #3 the facility staff failed to offer a bed hold when Resident was transferred to hospital.
Resident #3 was admi...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility staff failed to maintain an effective pest control program.
The findings included
Roaches were observed on and around the dishwasher in the facil...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "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.
- • 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade D (45/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 60% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
About This Facility
What is Piney Forest Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Virginia, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Piney Forest Center Staffed?
CMS rates PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 60%, which is 14 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Piney Forest Center?
State health inspectors documented 29 deficiencies at PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2019 to 2025. These included: 29 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Piney Forest Center?
PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND 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 LIFEWORKS REHAB, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 113 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DANVILLE, Virginia.
How Does Piney Forest Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (60%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Piney Forest Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Piney Forest Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND 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 2-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 Piney Forest Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is high. At 60%, the facility is 14 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Piney Forest Center Ever Fined?
PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 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 Piney Forest Center on Any Federal Watch List?
PINEY FOREST HEALTH AND 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.