Clinch Valley Medical Center
6801 Gov George C Perry Hwy, Richlands, VA 24641
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Clinch Valley Medical Center Compares
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 24-bed for-profit nursing facility in Richlands, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (13.1%) is below the Virginia average of 22.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 24 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 31% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.1% — better than the Virginia average of 22.4% (41% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Clinch Valley Medical Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Clinch Valley Medical Center with other nursing homes in Richlands.
What keeps Clinch Valley Medical Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Clinch Valley Medical Center keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 13.1% here versus 22.4% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Clinch Valley Medical Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 31% occupancy across 24 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Clinch Valley Medical Center?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Clinch Valley Medical Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Richlands
Richlands sits in Tazewell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 9,164 (22.2%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $42,207
- Median home value
- $102,600
Demographics for Tazewell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Richlands.
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