Guggenheimer Health And Rehab Center
Lynchburg, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495112) · 130 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $76,681
Phone: (434) 947-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guggenheimer Health And Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 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 also 1 star.
Guggenheimer Health And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.6%.
CMS records show Guggenheimer Health And Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $76,681.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Guggenheimer Health And Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Lynchburg, Virginia, in Lynchburg City. The facility has been certified since March 1978 and holds 130 certified beds, with an average of 119.7 residents. It operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Guggenheimer holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.37763 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.62480 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $76,681.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Guggenheimer has a CMS overall rating of 1 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 3.37763 hours per resident per day, including 0.62480 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 65.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $76,681.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 130 certified beds and an average of 119.7 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 Hill Valley Healthcare chain, which has 43 facilities averaging 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 24, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Guggenheimer scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4349475100 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 4349475100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495112?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.