LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET
315 EAST LEE HIGHWAY, New Market, VA 22844
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
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET is a 118-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Market, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.9%) is below the Virginia average of 14.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 118 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.9% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Virginia average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.4% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET with other nursing homes in New Market.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.9% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 118 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF NEW MARKET?
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 New Market
New Market sits in Shenandoah County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 9,336 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $56,114
- Median home value
- $214,900
Demographics for Shenandoah County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Market.
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