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Sw Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr

Marion, VA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 49E131) · 25 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.95★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (276) 783-1209 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sw Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, but its staffing rating is 1 star.

CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Sw Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr in this data. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 19.6%.

Sw Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and zero payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sw Va M H Inst Geri T… Sw Va M H Inst Geri T…: 4★ 4★ VA average VA average: 2.95★ 2.95★

About this facility

Sw Va M H Inst Geri Trt Ctr is a state government-owned nursing home in Marion, Virginia (Smyth County), certified by CMS since March 1974. It is a Medicaid provider with 25 certified beds and an average daily census of 20.5 residents.

CMS Care Compare gives this facility an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is a strong 5 out of 5. However, the staffing rating is notably low at 1 out of 5.

Nursing staff turnover is reported at 19.6%. CMS has not published specific total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day figures in this data set, so families should verify current staffing details directly with the facility or on Care Compare.

On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's history: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in this data.

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility; families should still independently confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare, as designations can change.

Source: 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?

It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It is listed as a Medicaid provider.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident per day in this data; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover is 19.6%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 25 certified beds with an average of 20.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is listed in this data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since March 31, 1974.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) separately; this facility scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 276-783-1209 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 276-783-1209 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/49E131?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.