South Boston Health & Rehab Center
South Boston, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495372) · 216 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $28,172
Phone: (434) 572-4906 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Boston Health & Rehab Center has a CMS 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 and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
South Boston Health & Rehab Center reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
South Boston Health & Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $28,172.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
South Boston Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia, first approved for federal certification on February 10, 2004. The facility is certified for 216 beds and reports an average daily census of 123 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months. It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Staffing data shows total nurse staffing of 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.4%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $28,172.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility 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?
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 3.45 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 40.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $28,172.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 216 beds with an average of 123 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 10, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 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 4345724906 or 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 4345724906 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495372?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.