PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER
287 EAST SOUTH BOULEVARD, Petersburg, VA 23805
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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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Petersburg, 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 quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Petersburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.1% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Petersburg.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Petersburg options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PETERSBURG HEALTHCARE 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 Petersburg
Petersburg sits in Petersburg city, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,167 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,029
- Median home value
- $111,800
Demographics for Petersburg city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Petersburg.
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