Valley Health Care Center
Assisted Living Facility
940 East Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Valley Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Chilhowie, VA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Chilhowie area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (276) 646-8911.
Operated by Lifeworks Rehab, which runs 40 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, Valley Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Smyth County average about 86 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Smyth County average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 36%.
The community is located in Smyth County, VA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Valley Health Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Valley Health Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 180
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
- Annual staff turnover 36%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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