Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Chilhowie, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495133) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (276) 646-8911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia. The facility has been certified since 1982 and is licensed for 180 beds, with an average of 154.6 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which operates 64 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is 4 stars, its Quality Measure rating is 3 stars, and its Staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.07 per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent quality issues subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families considering this facility for a parent should note that while its individual overall rating is above the state average, it belongs to a chain with a considerably lower average rating of 2.1 stars, which may be worth discussing when reviewing the full inspection record. Data source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%, with a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with 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 listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 180 beds and has an average of 154.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 11, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, 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 2766468911 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2766468911 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495133?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.