THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
490 HILLSDALE DRIVE, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Compares
THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Charlottesville, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Charlottesville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.8% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (32% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (58% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (39% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.3% — 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 THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE with other nursing homes in Charlottesville.
How is THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE 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 is THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.8% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE lag behind other Charlottesville options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at THE LAURELS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE?
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 Charlottesville
Charlottesville sits in Charlottesville city, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.8% of the population — a lower 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+
- 5,554 (11.8%)
- Median age
- 32.3 years
- Median household income
- $59,598
- Median home value
- $329,100
Demographics for Charlottesville city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Charlottesville.
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