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Harrisonburg City County, Virginia · Nursing home

Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr

1 of 5 overall from CMS

1225 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

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At a glance

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Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr is a 180-bed nursing home in Harrisonburg, Virginia (Harrisonburg City County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.17 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.76. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $192,533 in the past three years.

Certified beds
180
Residents per day (average)
174.3
Certified since
1975 (51 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Lifeworks Rehab (64 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $192,533 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. CMS counts 31 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 13, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Virginia average is 14.3. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Nursing staff turnover is 60.0%, above the Virginia average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Virginia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Virginia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Virginia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeVirginiaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.4% 14.9% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.7% 5.4% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4% 0.4% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7% 1.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.5% 18.7% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5% 3.6% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.8% 90.9% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 5.2% 15.6% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.6% 20.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2% 94.0% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.1% 4.7% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.7% 21.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.2% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.32 1.52 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.14 1.48 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeVirginiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.6% 73.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3% 1.3% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.2% 73.6% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.8% 22.3% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.1% 11.5% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 80 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 35 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 13, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Feb 13, 2026316
May 26, 2022370
Apr 22, 2021123

Virginia homes averaged 14.3 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (80)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  4. LImmediate jeopardy, widespread

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Past Non-Compliance

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2025)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2025)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 80.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Feb 13, 2026Fine$73,310
Feb 13, 2026Payment Denial55 days
Apr 11, 2025Fine$119,223

Virginia homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,688 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Virginia

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr?

Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr have?

Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr has 180 certified beds. It averages 174.3 residents per day, about 96.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr?

The home reports 3.17 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.28 hours from registered nurses. The Virginia average is 3.76 hours and 0.69 hours from registered nurses.

Has Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $192,533 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Harrisonburg Hlth & Rehab Cntr accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 495093. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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