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Battlefield Park Healthcare Center

Petersburg, Virginia · CCN 495252

18 surveys since 2011, 22 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
203
Surveys
18
Harm or worse
22
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file13/18

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
119
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
COMMUNICARE HEALTH
County
Petersburg City
Medicare-certified since
1991

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
2
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 77 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Virginia.

Last survey on record

Feb 5, 2026

277 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.253.30
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.50—
Annual nurse turnover50.9%53.4%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG45.6%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4055.6%E2534.7%F11.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C22.8%
CMS’s current file: 72 of the 203 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6563×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6773×

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5822×

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • F5842×

    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.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Battlefield Park Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Aug 17, 2021

    Based on observation and staff interview, the facility staff failed to dispose of garbage properly in one of three trash receptacles (dumpster near the small employee parking lot) outside the facility. On 8/16/2021 at 8:30 AM, the large garbage dumpster near the smaller staff parking lot on the right side of the facility was observed with several white trash bags and cardboard boxes visible at least twelve inches above the level of the top of the dumpster. There was no cover over the top of the dumpster. There was debris on the ground around the dumpster. The debris consisted of several pieces of paper, and gloves. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF656Jul 25, 2025

    Based on resident interviews, staff interviews, and a review of clinical records, the facility staff failed to develop a care plan that addressed the preference for a plant-based diet for one of four residents (Resident #1) in the survey sample. The findings included: Resident #1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], as a transfer from another long-term care facility under hospice care. The current diagnoses included malignant ovarian and endometrial cancer, use of a right nephrostomy tube secondary to hydronephrosis with a ureteral stricture, and bilateral lymphedema of the lower extremities. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jul 25, 2025

    Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of clinical records, the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene for one of four residents (Resident #3) in the survey sample. The findings included:Resident #3 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], as a transfer from another long-term care facility. The current diagnoses included a history of a stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a contracted right hand with in-hand curled fingers. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jul 25, 2025

    Based on observations, resident interviews, staff interviews, and a review of clinical records, the facility staff failed to make reasonable efforts to honor and meet the meal choices and preferences of one of four residents (Resident #1) in the survey sample. The findings included: Resident #1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], as a transfer from another long-term care facility under hospice care. The current diagnoses included malignant ovarian and endometrial cancer, use of a right nephrostomy tube secondary to hydronephrosis with a ureteral stricture, and bilateral lymphedema of the lower extremities. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF849Jul 25, 2025

    Based on staff interviews and review of clinical records, the facility staff failed to ensure that the written plan of care included both the most recent hospice plan of care and a description of the services for one of four residents (Resident #1) in the survey sample. The findings included: Resident #1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE], as a transfer from another long-term care facility under hospice care. The current diagnoses included malignant ovarian and endometrial cancer, use of a right nephrostomy tube secondary to hydronephrosis with a ureteral stricture, and bilateral lymphedema of the lower extremities. […]

Read 42 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 42 of 203 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Feb 5, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 25, 2025Complaint5 findings
  • Sep 19, 2024Standard and complaint20 findings
  • Aug 17, 2021Standard10 findings
  • Aug 27, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jun 23, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Feb 12, 2020Complaint5 findings
  • Sep 17, 2019Standard and complaint36 findings · 4 harm
Show the 10 earlier surveys
  • Mar 29, 2018Standard and complaint31 findings · 3 harm
  • Feb 15, 2017Standard and complaint10 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 4, 2016Standard and complaint20 findings
  • Aug 5, 2015Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 19, 2015Standard8 findings
  • May 21, 2014Standard and complaint11 findings · 8 harm
  • Apr 3, 2014Standard and complaint19 findings · 5 harm
  • Mar 7, 2013—8 findings
  • Feb 9, 2012—5 findings
  • Feb 25, 2011—7 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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