COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME
7090 COVENANT WOODS DRIVE, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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How COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME Compares
COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME is a 62-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (21.6%) is above the Virginia average of 14.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mechanicsville, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (52% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — about the same as the Virginia average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.3% — better than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Mechanicsville.
How is COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.6% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 62 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COVENANT WOODS NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Mechanicsville?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville sits in Hanover County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 18,989 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $91,444
- Median home value
- $288,800
Demographics for Hanover County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mechanicsville.
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