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Halifax County, Virginia · Nursing home

Berry Hill Nursing Home

2 of 5 overall from CMS

621 Berry Hill Road, South Boston, VA 24592

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

Berry Hill Nursing Home is a 120-bed nursing home in South Boston, Virginia (Halifax County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.52 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.76. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
120
Residents per day (average)
45.9
Certified since
1997 (29 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

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.

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 Berry Hill Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 58.5%, above the Virginia average of 48.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. About 38.2% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.64 hours per resident per day; the Virginia average is 0.69. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

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 10.8% 14.9% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8% 5.4% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.4% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0% 1.6% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0% 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 1.1% 3.6% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 90.9% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.4% 15.6% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.6% 20.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 94.0% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.5% 4.7% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.4% 21.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.4% 14.2% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.93 1.52 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.36 1.48 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeVirginiaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3% 73.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.3% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2% 73.6% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 43.3% 22.3% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 30.2% 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 43 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 22, 2024142
Dec 16, 2021209
Jan 9, 202092

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 (43)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  2. 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 (Oct 1, 2024)

  3. 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 (Oct 1, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  5. 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 (Oct 1, 2024)

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  1. 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 (Oct 1, 2024)

  2. 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 (Oct 1, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 (Oct 1, 2024)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

  10. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  11. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  12. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  14. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  17. 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 (Jan 30, 2022)

  18. 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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  24. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

  25. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 43.

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

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

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 Berry Hill Nursing Home?

Berry Hill Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Berry Hill Nursing Home have?

Berry Hill Nursing Home has 120 certified beds. It averages 45.9 residents per day, about 38.2% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Berry Hill Nursing Home?

The home reports 3.52 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.64 hours from registered nurses. The Virginia average is 3.76 hours and 0.69 hours from registered nurses.

Has Berry Hill Nursing Home been fined?

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

Does Berry Hill Nursing Home 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 495318. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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