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600 W Ridge Rd Wytheville, VA 24382 · Wythe County
All 2 nursing homes in Wytheville, VA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 495167 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu 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 Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above 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 11.44 hours per resident per day at Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu, above the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 8.37 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 10.41 hours, 9% below its all-week average.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu: Medicare and Medicaid
Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu 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.
This home is located in a hospital.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on November 25, 2025 and found 3 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 6 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 6 citations at Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu across 2 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 6 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (2) and infection control (1). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted" (tag F0655, level F, November 25, 2025).
November 25, 2025 · 3 citations
FCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DHonor 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.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
February 6, 2020 · 3 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Questions to ask on a tour of Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu
- The home averages about 29% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- 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 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Wythe Cnty Community Hospital Ecu
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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0.1 mi
Wythe County Community Hospital WythevilleEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 28m for patients treated and sent home
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20.3 mi
Pulaski Community Hospital PulaskiEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 5m for patients treated and sent home
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21.6 mi
Twin County Regional Hospital GalaxEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 28m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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