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Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

23020 Main Street
Courtland, VA 23837

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-VA-495296-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Courtland, VA
Record Period
2020–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from March 2020 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 45 findings at Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; 45 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
3
2020–2026, standard
Findings
45
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
45
Of 45 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
1
1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020: 7 findings across 1 inspection720201 inspection2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 20 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 42020221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 inspections2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 inspections2026: 18 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1182026*1 inspection2020: 7 findings across 1 inspection720201 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 20 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 42020221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 insp.2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 insp.2026: 18 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1182026*1 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020170
2021000
20221204
2023000
2024000
2025000
20261181

What the Record Shows

  • 45 of 45 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $13,247, its payment not published.
  • 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, January 28, 2026, recorded 18 findings (most serious: Level G).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    18 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026
    • F887Educate 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 25, 2026

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $13,247 imposed January 28, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 28, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    20 findings

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022
    • F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2022

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2020

    Standard health inspection

    7 findings

    • F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020
    • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 27, 2020

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F580 in March 2022 and January 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F580 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Citation F607, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F607 in March 2020 and March 2022. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F607 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in March 2020 and January 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F610 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in March 2022 and January 2026. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F657 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in March 2020 and March 2022. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F684 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in March 2022 and January 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F686 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in March 2022 and January 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F689 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Antibiotic Use, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F881 in March 2020 and March 2022. This citation covers the home’s program for monitoring antibiotic use. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F881 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?

    Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    What changed after F607 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F607: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  3. 03

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  6. 06

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  7. 07

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  8. 08

    How do you track antibiotic use and decide when one is needed?

    Antibiotic Use: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  9. 09

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in March 2022.

  10. 10

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $13,247 civil money penalty was imposed January 28, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Virginia state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 13, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 17, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 28, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 495296

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowMarch 13, 2020 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before March 2020 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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