Colonnades Health Care Center
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495254) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (804) 963-4198 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colonnades Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Colonnades Health Care Center reports 6.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
Colonnades Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, but CMS shows 1 payment denial on file. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Colonnades Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Charlottesville, Virginia (Albemarle County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1991. The facility is certified for 34 beds, with an average of 20.1 residents. It is part of the Sunrise Senior Living chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Colonnades Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 6.72 per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colonnades Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 36.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), though CMS lists 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 34 beds with an average of 20.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sunrise Senior Living chain, which operates 4 facilities averaging 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 5, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall score combining these; here the health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 5, and quality measures are 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8049634198 and 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 8049634198 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495254?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.