WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Wythe County Community Hospital ECU has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of care and reliability for residents. Ranked #57 out of 285 facilities in Virginia, they are in the top half, and they stand out as the top facility in Wythe County. The trend is improving, with their issues decreasing from 3 in 2020 to none reported in 2022. While staffing has a concerning rating of 0 out of 5 stars, the turnover rate is exceptionally low at 0%, which means staff members are likely to be experienced and familiar with the residents. Notably, there have been no fines, and the facility has a history of serious incidents, such as failing to properly store food items, which risks foodborne illness, and discrepancies in patient discharge records, which could affect care continuity. Overall, while the facility has strengths in its trustworthiness and improving trend, the staffing and specific incidents warrant careful consideration.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Virginia
- #57/285
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Virginia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 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
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
Feb 2020
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 ensure an accurate MDS (minimum data set) assessment for 1 of 7 records, Resident # 7.
The findings included:
The dis...
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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 following physician's orders for medication administration for 1 of...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility staff failed to store food and items used to prepare food in a manner to prevent the outbreak of foodborne illness. As evidenced by outdated item...
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Dec 2018
3 deficiencies
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 medications on 1 of 1 units the extended care unit.
The findings included:
The facility failed...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interview the facility staff failed to notify the Ombudsman of Resident transfers or discharges.
The findings included:
The facility failed to notify the Ombudsman when a Resident was ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interview and employee record review, the facility staff failed to provide dementia training for 5 of 5 aides who worked on the extended care unit.
The findings included:
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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 A (90/100). 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.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU 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 Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu Staffed?
Detailed staffing data for WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU is not available in the current CMS dataset.
What Have Inspectors Found at Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU during 2018 to 2020. These included: 4 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu?
WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU 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 LIFEPOINT HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 8 certified beds and approximately 2 residents (about 25% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in WYTHEVILLE, Virginia.
How Does Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu Compare to Other Virginia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Virginia, WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu?
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 Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU 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 Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu Stick Around?
WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu Ever Fined?
WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU 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 Wythe Cnty Community Hosp Ecu on Any Federal Watch List?
WYTHE CNTY COMMUNITY HOSP ECU 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.