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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 495374

NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SNF UNIT

NORTON, Virginia · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 44

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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $10,400.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: February 12, 2026, Fine, $10,400. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 08/01/2007
BALLAD HEALTHADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/31/2025
NEWBERRY, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/31/2025
SHOWALTER, SHANNONADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/31/2025
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2004
BENNETT, JULIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2023
DEATON, BUFORDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
EICHORN, MARVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
HILTON, SHANECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/04/2024
LEVINE, ALANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
WILGOCKI, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
BENNETT, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2023
DEATON, BUFORDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
EICHORN, MARVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
HILTON, SHANECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/04/2024
LEVINE, ALANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
NEWBERRY, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2004
SHOWALTER, SHANNONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/26/2021

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM (enrollment ID O20130221000084).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1008/1/2007
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BALLAD HEALTHOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1002/1/2018
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BALLAD HEALTHOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/31/2025
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BRIAN S NEWBERRYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/31/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHANNON SHOWALTERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/31/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/1/2004
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
ALAN LEVINEIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BUFORD DEATONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GREGORY WILGOCKIIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JULIE BENNETTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR02/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARVIN EICHORNIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHANE HILTONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR04/4/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ALAN LEVINEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BUFORD DEATONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JULIE BENNETTIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER02/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MARVIN EICHORNIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER02/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHANE HILTONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER04/4/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BRIAN S NEWBERRYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing4/1/2004
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHANNON SHOWALTERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing4/26/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1February 12, 2026February 12, 202660
2April 29, 2021April 29, 202184
3September 6, 2018September 6, 201871

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

21 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
February 12, 2026HealthF 0636Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 13, 2026
February 12, 2026HealthF 0640Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 13, 2026
February 12, 2026HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 13, 2026
February 12, 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 16, 2026
February 12, 2026HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 25, 2026
February 12, 2026HealthF 0887Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 25, 2026
April 29, 2021HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
April 29, 2021HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 18, 2021
September 6, 2018HealthF 0583Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018
September 6, 2018HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 5, 2018

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
February 12, 2026Fine$10,400137462

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameWELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2004-04-01
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishWise
Telephone Number2766799100
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilNone
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds44
Average Number of Residents per Day7.6
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating4
Short-Stay QM Rating4
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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