The Laurels Of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495377) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,824
Phone: (434) 951-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Charlottesville has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Laurels of Charlottesville reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show The Laurels of Charlottesville has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,824.00, with 0 payment denials, and it does not currently display CMS's abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
The Laurels of Charlottesville is a for-profit nursing home in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2004. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 105.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (Virginia's average is 2.95). Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.92 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,824.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record.
This facility is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. CMS data show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as having a history of persistent quality problems and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
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?
The Laurels of Charlottesville has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 44.3% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,824.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not displayed for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 105.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which operates 81 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 22, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (2 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4349514200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility directly at 4349514200 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 most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495377?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.