NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT
100 15TH ST NW, Norton, VA 24273
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 NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT Compares
NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Norton, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (38.1%) is above the Virginia average of 22.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 17% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.1% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.4% (71% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT with other nursing homes in Norton.
What keeps NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT'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 is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 38.1% here versus 22.4% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 17% occupancy across 44 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 NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT?
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 NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT?
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 Norton
Norton sits in Norton city, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.6% 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+
- 857 (21.6%)
- Median age
- 43.7 years
- Median household income
- $30,518
- Median home value
- $79,400
Demographics for Norton city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norton.
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