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River View On the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center

201 EPPS STREET, HOPEWELL, VA, 23860
(804) 541-1445
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124 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
124
CMS facility ID
495085
Care type
Nursing home
County
Hopewell City
Facility name
River View On the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center
Street address
201 EPPS STREET
City / state / ZIP
Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone
(804) 541-1445
Website
commonwealth-care.com/locations/river-view-on-the-appomattox-health-rehab-center

About this facility — River View On the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center

River View On the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Hopewell, Virginia. It is licensed for 124 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Virginia (117 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Hopewell 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 River View On the Appomattox Health & Rehab Center 76 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Alesantrino, Joe
Officer — since 2019
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke Inc
Operational control — since 2005
Petrine, Deborah
Officer — since 2005
Tucker, David
Officer — since 2007
Yacovone, Todd
Managing employee — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1971-01-11
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
28 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2023-03-09
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$481 per day (≈ $14,620/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
68% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 22% private/other
Occupancy
78% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
20% above the VA median of $401/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
124
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2024-05-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 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 2024-07-29
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F-0757
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F-0776
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2024-07-29
2023-03-09Health inspection28 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0577
C · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0583
F · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-04-23
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 2023-04-23
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 2023-04-23
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0660
D · No harm found
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0686
K · Immediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0700
D · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0732
B · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-04-23
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 2023-04-23
F-0761
E · 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 2023-04-23
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 2023-04-23
F-0839
E · No harm found
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0880
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0886
D · No harm found
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2023-04-23
F-0887
D · 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 2023-04-23
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-04-23
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (44 citations)
2020-02-06Health inspection11 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2020-03-11
F-0584
B · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2020-03-11
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2020-03-11
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 2020-03-11
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-03-11
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2020-03-11
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 2020-03-11
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 2020-03-11
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2020-03-11
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2020-03-11
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-03-11
2018-04-27Health inspection20 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2018-05-31
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 2018-05-31
F-0657
B · 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 2018-05-31
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2018-05-31
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2018-05-31
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 2018-05-31
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2018-05-31
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 2018-05-31
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-05-31
2023-03-09Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-27
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-06-27
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-25
2020-02-06Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2020-12-09
K-0344
F · No harm found
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2020-12-09
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-12-09
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-12-09
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 495085.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.1186 ratings on Google
★Shaneka Turner · 2026-07-17 · via Google

“I am going in depth here . My father is at this facility and I am very disappointed at the service he has received I went yesterday and had to bath my father head to toe cutting finger nails and do the works . Why cause I came in and saw my father hadn’t been bath and was returned to the facility on Monday and when I came into the facility on Wednesday morning he had not been touched nor groomed .…”

★Dylan Lepore · 2026-02-26 · via Google

“If you love your family member, absolutely do not send them to River View on the Appomattox. My grandmother, who suffers from dementia and cannot advocate for herself, has been a resident here for over two years. In just the last 3 months alone, their negligence has resulted in her being rushed to the hospital 5 separate times. The staff consistently fails to provide the most basic, life-sustaini…”

★★★★★cindy travis · 2026-04-15 · via Google

“I’m currently a resident here and I absolutely adore the staff!! I’ve had nothing but amazing experiences with each and every staff member and wouldn’t trade them for the world! I feel so very grateful to have Riverview on the Appomattox here for me, I’m truly blessed and so very thankful!!”

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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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