Petersburg Healthcare Center
Petersburg, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495144) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,125
Phone: (804) 733-1190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Petersburg Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Petersburg Healthcare Center reports 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%, which is high.
Petersburg Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,125.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record closely on Care Compare.
About this facility
Petersburg Healthcare Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Petersburg, Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and first approved in September 1984. The facility averages 106.8 residents and is owned by a for-profit corporation, operating as part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationally averaging a 3.2-star rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Petersburg Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, staffing 2 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.27 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.56 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 57.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,125.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics regarding this designation. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the current CMS data for this location.
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 as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and verify the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Petersburg Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
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 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 57.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,125.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 106.8 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 Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification in September 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (804) 733-1190 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (804) 733-1190 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495144?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.