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Clinch Valley Medical Center
6801 Gov George C Perry Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641
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.
Certified for 24 beds, Clinch Valley Medical Center serves Richlands in Tazewell County, Virginia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Virginia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 7 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 1, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 29.2 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 8.0 hours per resident per day (5.7 RN), above the Virginia median of 3.4.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tazewell Co. median | Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 7 | 21 | 32 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.2 | 29.2 | 34.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.0 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 5.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 61.7% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $78,553 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 25 Mar 2026, 10 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: D ×6 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Feb 2021 | 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| 17 Feb 2021 | 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 | 19 Mar 2021 |
| 17 Feb 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2021 |
| 17 Feb 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2021 |
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 —, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
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: Clinch Valley Medical Center, Inc.. Chain: Lifepoint Health (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifepoint Va Holdings Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2006 |
| Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2006 |
| Lifepoint Acquisition Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2006 |
| Lifepoint Corporate Services General Partnership | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2006 |
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 Tazewell County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hall Tazewell | Tazewell | 180 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 11.7 | $79K | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Westwood Center | Bluefield | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 76.7 | $160K | 27 Feb 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Tazewell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Clinch Valley Medical Center been cited for?
7 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 Clinch Valley Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Clinch Valley Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.0 hours per resident per day against a Virginia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Clinch Valley Medical Center?
It is part of the Lifepoint Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lifepoint Va Holdings Inc, Legacy Lifepoint Health LLC and Lifepoint Acquisition Corp. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Clinch Valley Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 2026.
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.