CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Carrington Place at Wytheville - Birdmont Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranking #240 out of 285 facilities in Virginia places them in the bottom half of all nursing homes in the state, though they are #2 out of 3 in Wythe County, which means only one local option is rated higher. The facility is worsening, with the number of issues identified increasing from 15 in 2024 to 32 in 2025. Staffing is a significant concern, with a rating of only 1 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 72%, much higher than the state average of 48%. Additionally, the facility has incurred fines totaling $79,870, which is higher than 91% of other Virginia facilities, raising alarms about compliance issues. Specific incidents include a critical failure to administer insulin for a resident's diabetes management and a serious lapse in providing adequate pain management for another resident with multiple health concerns. Furthermore, there were concerns regarding the lack of co-signatures on medical orders, which could lead to serious mismanagement of care. Overall, while the facility has significant weaknesses in care quality and staffing, it is crucial for families to weigh these issues against any potential strengths when considering their options.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Virginia
- #240/285
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 72% turnover. Very high, 24 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $79,870 in fines. Higher than 69% of Virginia facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 15 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Virginia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 68 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
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Virginia average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
26pts above Virginia avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Well above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
24 points above Virginia average of 48%
The Ugly 68 deficiencies on record
May 2025
32 deficiencies
1 IJ (1 affecting multiple)
CRITICAL
(K)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Someone could have died · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 7. The facility staff failed to ensure Resident #90's insulin was ordered and/or administered to address the resident's diabetic...
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SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
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 that pain man...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure 1 of 19 residents was assessed for self-administration of medications, Reside...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to notify the medical...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (ABN) notification for one (1) of th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
3. The facility staff failed to notify the ombudsman of Resident #90's transfer/discharge to a local hospital.
Resident #90's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD)...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0624
(Tag F0624)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to the resident to ensure a saf...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · 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 provide residents a...
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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
Based on observation, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure accurate minimum data set (MDS) assessments for one (1) of 30 sampled residents (Resident #59).
...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, resident interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staf...
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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, resident interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for 2 of 30 residents, Res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to document tube feeding residuals for one (1) of 30 sampled residents (Resident #67).
The fin...
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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, resident interview, clinical record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to provide respiratory services per the physician's orders for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · 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 provide appropriate...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0711
(Tag F0711)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure medical provider orders were signed by the ordering provider when the orders were entered...
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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 observations, staff interview, facility document review, and during a medication pass and pour observation, the facility staff failed to maintain an accurate record of controlled drugs for (2...
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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 ensure the medical provider reviewed medication regimen reviews in a timely manner for (1) o...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure residents were free of significant medi...
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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 ensure the safe and secure storage of medications and biologicals for (1) one of (5) five facility med...
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CONCERN
(D)
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 resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0773
(Tag F0773)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, record review and facility document review the facility staff failed to promptly notify the ordering provider of laboratory results that fell outside clinical reference range...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0776
(Tag F0776)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to obtain timely diagnostic services to meet the needs of the residents for 1 of 30 sampled re...
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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 F0839
(Tag F0839)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure professional staff had a valid license to practice in accordance with applicable state laws for 1 of 6 sample...
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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, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain infection prevention and control practices during medication administration for 1 of 2 nursin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0941
(Tag F0941)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide effective communication training for...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility document review facility staff failed to implement a process that ensured all residents were provided written information concerning the righ...
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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 interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to implement a process that ensured a baseline care plan was developed for every resident wi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
3. The facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice related to documenting the pronouncement of death for Resident #95.
Resident #95's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, with an ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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 F0725
(Tag F0725)
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 sufficient l...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure the Director of Nursing (DON) did not...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on resident interview, family interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to maintain complete and/or accurate clinical records fo...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0949
(Tag F0949)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide behavioral health training for 5 of ...
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Feb 2024
15 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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. For resident # 2, the facility staff failed to notify the physician or the responsible party of the resident getting outside ...
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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 F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to complete a significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for one (1) of 12 sampled ...
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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 F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for one of 12 residents in the survey sample....
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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 F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice for 1 of 12 residents sampled, Resident #1.
The ...
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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
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care to two of 12 residents, resident # 10 and resi...
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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
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 #1, facility staff failed to obtain bloodwork (BMP), and monitor the resident following a medication error as or...
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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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, clinical record review and facility document review, the facility failed to provide an environment free from accidents and hazards for two of 12 residents, resident # 10 and ...
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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 F0692
(Tag F0692)
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 maintained, to the extent possible, acceptable parameters of nutritional st...
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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
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide respiratory care and/or treatment to address the needs of one (1) of 12 sampled resident...
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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 F0745
(Tag F0745)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to provide social services according to a medical provider's guidance for one (1) of twelve s...
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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 F0757
(Tag F0757)
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 a resident was free of an unnecessary medication for one (1) of 12 sampled resident...
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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
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. For resident # 10, the facility staff failed to properly document a physician's order for a foley catheter and failed to document a physician ordered procedure to justify the use of a foley cathete...
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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 observations, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, (a) the facility staff failed to correctly perform hand hygiene during wound care for one (1) of 12 sampl...
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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
Room Equipment
(Tag F0908)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, staff interviews, and document review, the facility staff failed to maintain residents' nebulizer equipment according to manufacturer's directions for use.
The findings include:...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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 F0711
(Tag F0711)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that medical providers co-signed verbal orders, telephone orders, and/or orders doc...
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May 2022
3 deficiencies
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 complete drug regimen reviews for 2 of 18 Residents Resident #28 and #42 and failed to act upon recommendations for 1 ...
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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 accurately documented clinical record for 1 of 18 residents in the su...
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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, interviews, and document review the facility staff failed to properly implement COVID-19 testing processes and/or procedures for 1 of 1 COVID-19 staff testing observations, CNA#1...
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Jun 2019
18 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
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, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide a di...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The facility staff failed to inform Resident # 59 that he would not receive ferrous sulfate during his morning medication pas...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
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 ensure a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for 1of 25 residents (Reside...
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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, facility staff failed to ensure accuracy of Minimum Data Set assessments fo...
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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 comprehensive plan of ca...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, family interview, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff faile...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure that 1 of 26...
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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** 2. The facility staff failed to properly maintain nebulizer mask for Resident # 59.
Resident # 59 was a [AGE] year-old male who ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide pain management to 1 of 25 residents (Resident #17).
The findi...
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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
1. The facility staff failed to ensure physician ordered medications were available for Resident #17. Methadone, Oxycodone, and a Nicoderm patch were not available for administration.
The clinical rec...
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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 clinical record review, and medication pass and pour observation the facility staff failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5%. There were 3 errors in 31 opportunities resulting...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and clinical record review the facility staff failed to ensure three of 26 Residents were free of signi...
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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
2. The facility staff failed to implement proper handwashing practices during medication pass and pour observation and failed to clean durable medical equipment after Resident use.
On 6/5/19 at 8:07 a...
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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 resident interview, staff interview, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to follow the bowel protocol for 1 of 25 residents (Resident #17).
The fin...
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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, facility document review, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure 4 of 25 resi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
2. The facility staff failed to ensure that medications in medication carts were properly labeled and discarded on the pace and skilled units.
On 6/5/19 at 1:00 pm, the surveyor checked the medication...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure food ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "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
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), 1 harm violation(s), $79,870 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 68 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $79,870 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Virginia. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (3/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center Staffed?
CMS rates CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 72%, which is 26 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center?
State health inspectors documented 68 deficiencies at CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER during 2019 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 1 that caused actual resident harm, and 66 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center?
CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 137 certified beds and approximately 98 residents (about 72% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in WYTHEVILLE, Virginia.
How Does Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (72%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Virginia. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER is high. At 72%, the facility is 26 percentage points above the Virginia average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 67%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. 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 Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center Ever Fined?
CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT CENTER has been fined $79,870 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Virginia average of $33,878. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Carrington Place At Wytheville - Birdmont Center on Any Federal Watch List?
CARRINGTON PLACE AT WYTHEVILLE - BIRDMONT 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.