The answer is provided by a new “5 Star Rating System” provided by Medicare. When using the Medicare site…select “Find and Compare Nursing Homes“….then select “Find Nursing Homes within certain distance” of a zip code or identified city. The nursing homes receiving the highest ratings include:
* SW Virginia Mental Health Institute and Geriatric Treatment Center – Marion, VA
* Clinch Valley Medical Center – Richlands, VA
* Westwood Center – Bluefield, VA
* Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center – Galax, VA
The nursing homes receiving some of the worst ratings include:
* Francis Marion Manor – Marion, VA
* Valley Health Care Center – Chilhowie, VA
* Heritage Hall – Tazewell, VA
* Grace Healthcare of Abingdon – Abingdon, VA
* Edgemont Center – Wytheville, VA
* Grayson Nursing and Rehab – Independence, VA
* Carrington Place at Wytheville/Birdmont Center – Wytheville, VA
* Bland County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Bastian, VA
* McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Gary, WV
* Maples Nursing Home – Bluefield, WV
* Golden Living Center/Blueridge – Galax, VA
* Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Bluefield, WV
My Take: Be an informed consumer of health care and do your loved one a favor….check out the nursing home BEFORE you decide what is best for a family member.