Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SOUTH BOSTON HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
SOUTH BOSTON, VA · 216 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 22, 2025
CMS Certification Number 495372 · first certified February 2004
Ownership
Operated by SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Individual
- Ownership changed November 1, 2020 (change of ownership)from HALIFAX REGIONAL LONG TERM CARE, INC
Position within VA
17 citations — more than 74% of the 289 certified nursing homes in VA. Compared within VA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2027 — about 15 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. Facilities in VA are typically surveyed 31–43 months after the last one (median 37), measured over 125 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
8 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0909 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in VA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the VA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 17 |
| Median facility in VA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 10, 2019 | 4 |
| January 28, 2022 | 10 |
| May 22, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2019-10-10 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | 1 | 2025-05-22 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2022-01-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 22, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2025) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2025) |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2025) |
January 28, 2022 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2022) |
October 10, 2019 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Waiver has been granted (February 26, 2020) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (February 26, 2020) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Waiver has been granted (February 26, 2020) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Waiver has been granted (February 26, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.