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1150 Marsh Street Tappahannock, VA 22560 · Essex County
CMS certification number 495328 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Carrington Place of Tappahannock a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Carrington Place of Tappahannock as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.13 hours per resident per day at Carrington Place of Tappahannock, below the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.72 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.79 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 57.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Carrington Place of Tappahannock: Medicare and Medicaid
Carrington Place of Tappahannock is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Virginia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 15, 2024 and found 17 deficiencies. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at Carrington Place of Tappahannock across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 24 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were administration (7) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional" (tag F0680, level F, July 15, 2024).
July 15, 2024 · 17 citations
FEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EHonor 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.
EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DImplement 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.
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
DProvide training in compliance and ethics.
DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
DProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
January 20, 2022 · 4 citations
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
November 29, 2018 · 3 citations
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Questions to ask on a tour of Carrington Place of Tappahannock
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 57.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Carrington Place of Tappahannock
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.6 mi
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital TappahannockEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 6m for patients treated and sent home
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