GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Gretna Health and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #79 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 2 in Pittsylvania County, indicating only one local option is better. The facility is improving overall, with the number of issues decreasing from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2023. Staffing is a relative strength, with a turnover rate of 34%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 48%, although it has an average staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. While there are no fines recorded, which is a positive sign, there have been some concerns, including a failure to ensure that call light systems in bathing areas were operational and documentation issues related to medication administration and COVID-19 testing results. These incidents highlight areas where the facility can improve, but overall, it offers a solid environment for residents.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Virginia
- #79/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 34% 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 ○ Average
- Each resident gets 40 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Virginia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ○ Average
- 9 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
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 (34%)
14 points below Virginia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
11pts below Virginia avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 9 deficiencies on record
Jul 2023
4 deficiencies
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, facility staff failed to administer a diuretic medication per physician orders for 1 of 18 residents in the survey sample (Resident #20).
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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 upon pharmacist recommendations for 1 of 18 residents, Resident #40.
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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 observation, 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...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
2. Six (6) of six (6) call light pull cords present in the TCU Spa (bathing area) and one (1) of three (3) call light pull cords in the PCU Spa (bathing area) did not activate the facility call light ...
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Oct 2021
5 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, employee record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to implement written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exp...
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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 ensure that residents receive treatment and care by not following physician's orders for 1 of 26 residents in the surv...
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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, facility document review and clinical record review the facility staff failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to p...
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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
4. For Resident #28, the facility staff failed to ensure the medication Bumetanide (Bumex) (a diuretic used to treat fluid retention) was available for administration.
Resident #28's diagnosis list i...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0886
(Tag F0886)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to consistently document the results of COVID-19 tests in the (EHR) electronic health record for 23 of 26 residents. Resi...
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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 B+ (80/100). 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.
- • 34% turnover. Below Virginia's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Gretna Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 Gretna Center Staffed?
CMS rates GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 34%, compared to the Virginia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Gretna Center?
State health inspectors documented 9 deficiencies at GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2021 to 2023. These included: 9 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Gretna Center?
GRETNA 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 90 certified beds and approximately 88 residents (about 98% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in GRETNA, Virginia.
How Does Gretna Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (34%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Gretna 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 Gretna Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GRETNA 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 4-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 Gretna Center Stick Around?
GRETNA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 34%, 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 Gretna Center Ever Fined?
GRETNA 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 Gretna Center on Any Federal Watch List?
GRETNA 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.