CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 4953742026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Norton Community Hospital Snf Unit

100 15Th St Nw · Norton, VA 24273 · Wise County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds44CMS provider file
Recent citation rows26current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-1262026-02-120
Cycle 22021-04-2982021-04-294
Cycle 32018-09-0672018-09-061
02 / CITATION DETAIL

26 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0636Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-13
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-16
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0887Severity G · isolated actual harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-25
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-18
2021-04-29 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-01
2021-04-29 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-01
2021-04-29 · FIREK0531Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-01
2021-04-29 · FIREK0914Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-06-01
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
2018-09-06 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-10-05
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2026-02-12Fine$10,4000
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 08/01/2007
  • BENNETT, JULIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2023
  • DEATON, BUFORDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • EICHORN, MARVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • HILTON, SHANEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/04/2024
  • LEVINE, ALANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • WILGOCKI, GREGORYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • BENNETT, JULIEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2023
  • DEATON, BUFORDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • EICHORN, MARVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • HILTON, SHANEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/04/2024
  • LEVINE, ALANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2018
  • NEWBERRY, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2004
  • SHOWALTER, SHANNONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/26/2021
  • BALLAD HEALTHOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2025
  • WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2004
  • NEWBERRY, BRIANIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2025
  • SHOWALTER, SHANNONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours7.23per resident day
RN hours4.23per resident day
Weekend nurse hours6.33per resident day
Staff turnover11.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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