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Berry Hill Nursing Home
621 Berry Hill Road, South Boston, VA 24592
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Berry Hill Nursing Home, in South Boston, Virginia, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 20, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 35.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 34.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Virginia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 58.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Halifax Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 50 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.8 | 35.8 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.5% | 58.5% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $28,172 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 289 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Aug 2024, 16 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×18 F ×5 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0808 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2022 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
| 9 Jan 2020 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.5%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.4% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.4% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Berry Hill Nursing Home, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principle Long Term Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Halifax County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston Health & Rehab Center | South Boston | 216 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 23.1 | $28K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Halifax County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Berry Hill Nursing Home been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Virginia median is 32 per facility.
Has Berry Hill Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Berry Hill Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Virginia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Berry Hill Nursing Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Principle Long Term Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Berry Hill Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.