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Ruxton Health of Staunton

Assisted Living Facility

512 Houston Street, Staunton, VA 24401

Assisted Living Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Ruxton Health of Staunton
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Ruxton Health of Staunton is a senior care community located in Staunton, VA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Staunton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (540) 886-2335.

Operated by Hill Valley Healthcare, which runs 34 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 2.6 out of 5 32 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 170 beds, Ruxton Health of Staunton is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Staunton average about 80 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 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2023 and recorded 17 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 54%.

The community is located in Staunton City County, VA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 48 problems at Ruxton Health of Staunton. 5 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 14 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $24,413.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2026.

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by November 28, 2022.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 27, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 27, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents 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.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by April 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected March 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

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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.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Environmental

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Inspected June 2023. Corrected by July 28, 2023.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Ruxton Health of Staunton offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Beds / units 170
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
  • Annual staff turnover 54%
  • Last health inspection June 2023

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