Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab
189 Monica Blvd, Lynchburg, VA 24502 · Lynchburg City County · (434) 847-2860
90 certified beds, about 81 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2013
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 495411 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2024, inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Virginia average is 14.3, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since February 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the last three years; the largest was $10,033, and the latest is dated June 5, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.57 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.52 of those hours.
39.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Virginia average 48.1%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 nursing homes.
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.
202/21
502/22
906/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
June 5, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- G Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to follow professional standards of practice during medication administration, that resulted in harm for 1 of 21 residents in the survey sample. (Resident # 33 - R 33).
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to ensure that 1 of 21 residents in the survey sample were free of significant medication errors, which resulted in harm (Resident # 33 - R 33).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to follow the posted menu, affecting residents on 2 of 2 nursing units.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, and facility documentation review, the facility failed to provide foods that were at appetizing temperatures on two of two nursing units, affecting multiple residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to store and prepare food in accordance with food safety standards in the main kitchen having the potential to affect residents on 2 of 2 resident care units.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and facility documentation review, the facility staff failed to ensure two residents (Resident #70- R70) and (Resident #67- R67), were free from unnecessary psychotropic medications, in a survey sample of 21 residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility document review and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to accurately label a medication and discard an expired medication on one of two units (skilled unit).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure an accurate clinical record for one of twenty-one residents in the survey sample (Resident #68)
- C Honor 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, resident interviews, and facility documentation, the facility staff failed to update the grievance officer's information so residents would know with whom to file a grievance on two of two units.
February 10, 2022Standard inspection · 5 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 observation, staff interview, and facility document review the facility staff failed to ensure food was stored and prepared in a sanitary manner in the main kitchen of the facility.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to accurately complete a PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) for one of 22 residents in the survey sample, Resident #62. Resident #62's PASARR did not accurately document the diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to ensure a complete and accurate clinical record for one of 22 residents in the survey sample: Resident # 31. Resident 31 had a PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) form in the clinical record that was incomplete and inaccurate.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for one of three isolation rooms on the COVID unit.
- D Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and facility document review, the facility staff failed to meet the requirement for staff COVID-19 vaccination. The facility staff's COVID-19 vaccination rate was 93.5% instead of the required 100% compliance rate as required.
February 17, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to implement interventions for the prevention and/or treatment of pressure ulcers for three of 21 residents in the survey sample. Wound treatment orders for Resident #24's toe ulcer were not implemented as recommended by the wound consultant and per manufacturer's recommendation for administration of Santyl ointment. Resident #43's heel ulcer was observed without a physician ordered dressing and protective boot in place. Resident #15 was observed without a protective boot in use for pressure ulcer prevention.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, staff interview and clinical record review, the facility staff failed to implement interventions to minimize pain during a dressing change for one of 21 residents in the survey sample. Resident #24 was not offered any interventions to minimize pain/discomfort during a dressing change to a left toe wound.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 5, 2024, 2 on February 10, 2022, 3 on February 17, 2021.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.57 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.19 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.88 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.5% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 27.3% | 48.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 4.01 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 3.72 on weekdays and 3.19 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.63 in April to June 2025 to 3.57 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 | 3.57 | 0.52 | 3.72 | 3.19 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 81 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.64 | 0.53 | 3.82 | 3.17 | 0.1% | 1 of 92 | 80 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.52 | 0.44 | 3.69 | 3.06 | 0.2% | 1 of 92 | 84 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.63 | 0.44 | 3.80 | 3.21 | 0.4% | 2 of 91 | 79 |
| 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 long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.8 | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.2 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.3 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.3 | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LIBERTY RIDGE HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/20/2013 | |
| Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020) | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Bnv Dynasty LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020 | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Wiw Dynasty LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Isabelle, Chad | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/27/2025 | |
| Swim, Kyle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/05/2025 | |
| Mitchell, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 01/14/2026 | |
| Weisberg, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 01/14/2026 | |
| Bundle Tenant LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/16/2025 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/13/2013 | |
| Rsf Sp Liberty Ridge V, L.P. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2025 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/12/2013 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Tcf National Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/19/2019 | |
| Walker & Associates PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/13/2013 | |
| Isabelle, Chad | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/27/2025 | |
| Mitchell, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Swim, Kyle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/05/2025 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/03/2012 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2024: "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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2024: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 10, 2022: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the Virginia average of 3.29.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center Lynchburg, 2.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 62 citations
- Summit Health and Rehab Center Lynchburg, 3.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center Lynchburg, 5.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Forest Health & Rehab Center Lynchburg, 5.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Tate Springs Health & Rehab Lynchburg, 5.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Seven Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Lynchburg, 5.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 83 citations
- Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg Inc Lynchburg, 8.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Autumn Care of Altavista Altavista, 16 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 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 Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 9 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 5, 2024. The Virginia average is 14.3.
- Has Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,033 in the last three years.
- Does Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab?
- CMS lists 27 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: LIBERTY RIDGE HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC.
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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