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Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center

202 PAINTER ST, GALAX, VA 24333
Score: 86 / 100

Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Galax, Virginia, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 86/100, it ranks in the top 14% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

With 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.95 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Jun 23, 2021
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jun 23, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jun 23, 2021 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 23, 2021 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 8, 2019 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 8, 2019 · 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 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 86 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
135
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 18, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0