4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Altavista, VA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1317 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA
(434) 369-6651
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
111
Certified beds
Average residents
107
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.57
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.74
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
47%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.5
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.4
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
91.2%
7.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.1% |
3.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.5% |
15.7%
5.2 pts better
|
11.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.4% |
5.7%
3.3 pts better
|
5.4%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.8% |
20.2%
5.4 pts better
|
19.6%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.6% |
15.0%
5.4 pts better
|
16.7%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.1% |
17.5%
12.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
13.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.2% |
15.7%
16.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.3% |
22.2%
0.9 pts better
|
19.8%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% |
5.2%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
74.6%
20.2 pts better
|
81.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.3% |
11.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
73.6%
19.7 pts better
|
79.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.1% |
22.0%
5.9 pts better
|
23.9%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-11-17
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-07-14
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-10-25
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-10-24
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-27
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-06-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-27
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-27
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-09-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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