River View On The Appomattox Health & Rehab Center
Hopewell, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495085) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (804) 541-1445 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River View On The Appomattox Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
River View On The Appomattox reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including just 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a 1-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is high at 74.8%.
River View On The Appomattox has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
River View On The Appomattox Health & Rehab Center is a for-profit partnership-owned nursing home in Hopewell, Virginia, certified for 124 beds with an average of 112.5 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since January 1971.
According to CMS Care Compare, River View holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.51 hours per resident per day, including only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 74.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details before making a decision.
River View is part of the Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars, notably higher than this individual location's rating. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River View On The Appomattox has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, with only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 74.8%, reflected in a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 124 beds and has an average of 112.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Commonwealth Care Of Roanoke chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally certified since January 11, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 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 8045411445 and verify current offerings 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 8045411445 to arrange a visit and review specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495085?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.