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River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center

201 Epps Street, Hopewell, VA 23860 · (804) 541-1445 · 124 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 286 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 74.8%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Commonwealth Care of Roanoke, a group operating 12 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 3.6/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $24,654 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.6/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.51 (Virginia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.29. Weekend total: 2.99. Nursing staff turnover: 75%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 63 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2024-05-18Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-29
2024-05-18Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-29
2024-05-18Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-29
2024-05-18Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-29
2023-03-09Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. KHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. JHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. FHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. EHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Provide appropriate foot care. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Implement 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. DHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. CHealthcorrected 2023-04-23
2023-03-09Post nurse staffing information every day. BHealthcorrected 2023-04-23

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
ALESANTRINO, JOECorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2019
PETRINE, DEBORAHCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/16/2005
TUCKER, DAVIDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2007
COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/24/2005

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 495085), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/river-view-on-the-appomattox-health-rehab-center-hopewell-va/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 495085. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.