Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation And Nursing
Rural Retreat, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495417) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 8 totaling $198,489
Phone: (276) 686-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation And Nursing reports 3.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.6%.
Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation And Nursing has 8 federal fines on record totaling $198,489.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia, with an average daily census of 101.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since January 29, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 1 star, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show 3.13592 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43047 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.6%.
On penalties, CMS records 8 federal fines totaling $198,489.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying citation(s).
Mountain Laurel is part of the Eastern Healthcare Group chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS reporting cycle available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.13592 hours per resident per day, including 0.43047 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 62.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 8 fines totaling $198,489.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 101.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Eastern Healthcare Group chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 29, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; here those are 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
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 2766867000 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 2766867000 to arrange a visit.
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/495417?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.