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Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing

94 SOUTH AVENUE, HARRISONBURG, VA, 22801
(540) 433-2791
117 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
117
CMS facility ID
495146
Care type
Nursing home
County
Harrisonburg City
Facility name
Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing
Street address
94 SOUTH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone
(540) 433-2791

About this facility — Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing

Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is licensed for 117 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Virginia (117 beds).

It is one of 12 senior care facilities in Harrisonburg and 289 skilled nursing facilities across Virginia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Blue Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing 67 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $50,436 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Eastern Healthcare Group
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Va Snf Operations Holdings 2 Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024
Jj United Tr
Indirect owner — 50% stake — since 2024
Samuels, Shondel
Managing employee — since 2024
Shapiro, Akiva
Officer — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1984-11-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
24 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$50,436 total
Last standard inspection
2024-08-28
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$381 per day (≈ $11,580/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
64% Medicaid · 15% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
71% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
5% below the VA median of $401/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
117
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-06-15
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-06-15
2025-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-06-17
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (64 citations)
2025-02-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-03-17
2024-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered22 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0559
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0760
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-10-28
F-0887
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-28
2024-01-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-26
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-01-26
2021-12-09Health inspection14 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0727
D · No harm found
Have 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.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0758
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-25
F-0849
E · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2022-01-25
2019-03-07Health inspection14 citations
F-0561
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0692
G · Actual harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0800
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-04-03
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2019-04-03
2024-08-28Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-10-29
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-10-29
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-10-29
2021-12-09Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-12-21
2019-03-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0325
D · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2019-04-17
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-04-17
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-04-17
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-04-17
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-04-17

Federal penalties

2024-01-08Fine$4,938
2024-01-02Fine$4,587
2023-12-11Fine$13,762
2023-11-20Fine$4,618
2023-11-13Fine$4,272
2023-10-23Fine$10,704
2023-09-25Fine$7,555
Total fines$50,436
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 495146.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.315 ratings on Google
★No No · 2026-04-09 · via Google

“Yall suck.... ATTENTION if u love your family members DO NOT SEND THEM HERE. Ik times are hard but if u can prevent it, do it! My grandmother had a terrible experience here with LACK OF CARE from staff members. Sad to say they do not care about your family here...”

★★★★★A RYAN · 2026-07-10 · via Google

“The facility is clean, residents are well taken care of and staff are kind and compassionate.”

★Just Me · 2026-01-16 · via Google

“This is truly a bottom of the barrel, Hellhole to be left in. No self respecting family could possibly leave their loved one in here. Understaffed and need of a major renovation. My words cannot describe how horrible this place is. I feel so sad for those left here...”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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