Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center
1601 Broadrock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, a 200-bed government - state nursing facility in Richmond, VA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #28 of 286 rated homes in VA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 5 / 5
- Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #28 of 286
- In-state rank among rated VA homes
- 4.91
- Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 31
- Inspection findings · 4 serious
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The verdict
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, a 200-bed government - state nursing facility in Richmond, VA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #28 of 286 rated homes in VA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 5 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #28 of 286
- In-state rank among rated VA homes
- 4.91
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 31
- Inspection findings · 4 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 289 VA nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Government - State. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 495393
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 200
- Residents
- 168
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Richmond City
- Last Inspection
- Jun 5, 2025
Staffing Data
How the 4.91 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 0.79 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.93
- CNA Hours
- 3.19
- Total Nursing Hours
- 4.91 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.12
- Nursing Turnover
- 24.4%
- RN Turnover
- 25.8%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center ranks #28 of 286 rated nursing homes in VA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center operates 200 certified beds in Richmond, VA with approximately 168 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).
The inspection file contains 31 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.91 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.79 per resident day.
Classified as "Government - State" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 24.4% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (31 most recent)
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 17, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 17, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 17, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 17, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 10, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jul 30, 2021
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 24, 2018
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 3.8% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 1.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 76.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 12.6% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 96.9% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 24.9% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 36.5% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 43.5% | No |
Penalty History
No penalties on record.
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside VA (200 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside VA (5.75 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in VA
288 other nursing homes are on record in VA; 6 are shown here.
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center
Abingdon, VA
Albemarle Health & Rehabilitation Center
Charlottesville, VA
Alexandria Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Alexandria, VA
Alleghany Health and Rehab
Clifton Forge, VA
Amelia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Amelia, VA
Annandale Healthcare Center
Annandale, VA
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The VA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View VA registry
- Peer homes near 200 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in VA. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
