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Clinch Valley Medical Center

6801 Gov George C Perry Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641

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Clinch Valley Medical Center is a nursing home in Richlands, Virginia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(276) 596-6000
Last standard health inspection
March 25, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
24
Residents per day, on average
6.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Clinch Valley Medical Center, INC.
Chain
Lifepoint Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Virginia average (7 vs 39).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 25, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0842. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.

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  4. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 25, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 10.2 to 7.5 hours per resident per day.

  6. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.9 to 5.9 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 10.1 to 7.9 hours per resident per day.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 10, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.

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  13. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 10, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2023.

    • Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2023.

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  14. 4 citations

    Health inspection on February 17, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2021.

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  15. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 17, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2021.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2021.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Clinch Valley Medical Center last inspected?

CMS lists March 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Clinch Valley Medical Center have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since February 17, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Clinch Valley Medical Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Clinch Valley Medical Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Clinch Valley Medical Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.