Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495420) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $197,490
Phone: (434) 422-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.5%.
Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $197,490.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Charlottesville, Virginia, licensed for 120 beds with an average of 116.6 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since February 2016. It is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which operates 64 facilities nationally with an average CMS overall rating of 2.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: 1 star for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Reported nurse staffing totals 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 61.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $197,490.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details, including inspection reports and any updates to staffing or penalty records, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 61.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $197,490.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 116.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since February 10, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; this facility scores 2 overall, 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (434) 422-4800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (434) 422-4800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495420?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.