Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center
Galax, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495126) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (276) 236-5164 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Galax, Virginia, operating with 135 certified beds and an average of 120.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waddell holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.49, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to the data provided.
This facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 26, 1982. Families researching this facility for a parent should review the current inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date details, as CMS data is updated periodically. 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?
Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a 27.5% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 135 certified beds and an average of 120.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which has 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 26, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Waddell's are 5, 3, and 2 stars respectively, with a 5-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at (276) 236-5164 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (276) 236-5164 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495126?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.