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RICHFIELD HEALTH CENTER - SALEM

3719 KNOLLRIDGE ROAD, SALEM, VA 24153
Score: 45 / 100

Richfield Health Center - Salem faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 37th percentile among Virginia nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Richfield Health Center - Salem is near the national average, with 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 31 deficiencies at Richfield Health Center - Salem. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.31 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.21 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0770 Severity D
    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0825 Severity D
    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    May 14, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 17.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,226

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
112
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10