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River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
201 Epps Street, Hopewell, VA 23860
CCN
495085
Ownership type
For-profit, partnership
Certified beds
124
Residents per day
113
CMS flags
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  • No standard survey in more than 2 years
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Mar 2023. The latest survey cycle has 28 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Virginia is 11. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeHopewell city medianVirginia medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating11.03.03.0
Health inspection rating11.03.02.8
Staffing rating11.02.02.9
Quality measure rating33.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 289 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsVirginia median
Cycle 1 (latest)9 Mar 20232811
Cycle 26 Feb 20201110
Cycle 3No date2410

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 63 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyL0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 28 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
9 Mar 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.CStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.FStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.KStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.BStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.EStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.JStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023
9 Mar 2023F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard survey23 Apr 2023

Survey cycle 2: 11 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
6 Feb 2020F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0584Honor 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.BStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020
6 Feb 2020F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey11 Mar 2020

Survey cycle 3: 24 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
18 May 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation29 Jul 2024
18 May 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation29 Jul 2024
18 May 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint investigation29 Jul 2024
18 May 2024F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.DComplaint investigation29 Jul 2024
27 Apr 2018F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.BStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey31 May 2018
27 Apr 2018F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey31 May 2018

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center
StaffThis homeVirginia medianVirginia average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.513.403.76
Registered nurses (RN)0.290.500.69
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.191.00
Nurse aides2.032.07
All nurse staff, weekends2.993.003.29
Nurse staff turnover in a year
74.8%
Nurse staff turnover, Virginia median
48.3%
RN turnover in a year
100.0%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeVirginia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay15.8%13.3%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.2%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay2.2%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay4.0%3.4%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.7%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay16.1%14.2%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.3%4.2%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay5.6%13.3%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, partnership
Legal business name
Hopewell Health Care LLC
Chain
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke (12 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke IncOperational/managerial control24 Jan 2005

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Other homes in Hopewell city

The other nursing home in Hopewell city, Virginia
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Wonder City Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidateHopewell1 of 559$26,06014 Jul 2023

All 2 nursing homes in Hopewell city

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center (CCN 495085). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/river-view-on-the-appomattox-health-rehab-center-hopewell-va-495085/

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Questions

When was River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 18 May 2024. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Feb 2020. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
Who operates River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Commonwealth Care of Roanoke. The CMS ownership file names Commonwealth Care of Roanoke Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Virginia as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.