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Nursing homes in Wise County, Virginia
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Wise County, Virginia, with 321 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 82 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.5 per 100 beds against 34.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $51K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Wise County | Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 289 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.5 | 34.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $51K | $6.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit | Norton | 44 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 47.7 | $10K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Heritage Hall Big Stone Gap | Big Stone Gap | 180 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 22.8 | $41K | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Heritage Hall Wise | Wise | 97 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 20.6 | — | 1 Aug 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0761 | 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. | 5 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 4 |
| F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Heritage Hall (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wise County, Virginia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 321 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wise County have the highest CMS ratings?
Norton Community Hospital SNF Unit (5 stars), Heritage Hall Big Stone Gap (4 stars), Heritage Hall Wise (4 stars)
How do Wise County nursing homes compare with Virginia?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 25.5 per 100 beds against 34.2 statewide.