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Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca
78 Medical Center Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939 · Augusta County · (540) 332-4020
17 certified beds, about 13 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 1990
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 495214 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 15, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Virginia average is 14.3, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since August 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.29 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 2.65 of those hours.
35.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Virginia average 48.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
May 15, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and facility document, it was determined that the facility staff failed to prepare and store food in a safe and sanitary manner for one of one unit.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to maintain a resident's personal privacy affecting one resident (Resident #110- R110) in a survey sample of 11 residents.
July 14, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, facility policy review and clinical record review, the facility stafffailed to develop baseline care plans to address immediate care needs and failed to provide a written summary of the plan for seven of seven new admission residents in the survey sample. Baseline care plans for Residents #65, #66, #67, #69, #165, #168 and #169 did not include all immediate care needs regarding management of a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter), pain management, therapy services, medications and/or anticoagulant use. These residents nor their representatives were provided a written summary of the baseline care plan.
- B Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, facility policy review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to provide written notice of the bed-hold policy for one of ten residents in the survey sample, Resident #10. No written notice of the bed-hold policy was provided to Resident #10 upon admission or at the time of transfer to the hospital.
August 21, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.29 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 2.65 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.22 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.55 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.0% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.0% | 48.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 4.22 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.71 on weekdays and 5.22 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.78 in April to June 2025 to 6.29 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.29 | 2.65 | 6.71 | 5.22 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 13 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.27 | 2.82 | 6.72 | 5.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 12 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 6.24 | 2.78 | 6.59 | 5.31 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 12 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.78 | 2.71 | 6.18 | 4.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 13 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.58 | 0.56 | 3.76 | 3.12 | 5.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.3 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AUGUSTA HEALTH CARE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health Care Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 07/16/1990 | |
| Bokelman, Seth | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Bowers, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Callison, Debra | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Crowder, Robin | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Heck, Christopher | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Landes, Laurel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Layman, Dan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Otteni, Jack | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Peterson, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Rankin, Keri | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Santos, Victor | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Whitesell, Lee | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Crabtree, Scott | Corporate director | Individual | 06/16/2023 | |
| Farmer, Crystal | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Mannix, Mary | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/18/2008 | |
| Meador, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/22/2023 | |
| Farmer, Crystal | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Mannix, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/18/2008 | |
| Meador, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/16/2023 | |
| Stalzer, Joan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2009 | |
| Augusta Health Care Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/16/1990 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2022 | |
| Crabtree, Scott | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/16/2023 | |
| Farmer, Crystal | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Mannix, Mary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/18/2008 | |
| Meador, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/16/2023 | |
| Stalzer, Joan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2009 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2024: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 15, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 14, 2021: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
Other nursing homes nearby
- Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation Fishersville, 1.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 81 citations
- Shenandoah Nursing Home Fishersville, 1.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- River Edge Rehabilitation and Nursing Waynesboro, 4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Summit Square Waynesboro, 5.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation Staunton, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 47 citations
- Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab Staunton, 6.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 83 citations
- Bridgewater Home , Inc. Bridgewater, 20 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Harrisonburg, 24.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 58 citations
Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Virginia Department of Health, Office of Licensure and Certification, Division of Long-Term Care Services, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Virginia Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 800-552-5019. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: VDH Nursing Home and ICF/IID Inspections and Surveys, where Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 15, 2024. The Virginia average is 14.3.
- Has Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled Ca?
- CMS lists 28 owners and managers. Legal business name: AUGUSTA HEALTH CARE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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