nursing home in Pennington Gap, VA

Lee Health and Rehab Center

208 Health Care Drive, Pennington Gap, VA 24277 · (276) 546-4566

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Lee Health and Rehab Center at a glance

Lee Health and Rehab Center is a 110-bed for-profit nursing home in Pennington Gap, Virginia (Lee County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Virginia average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 6, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Virginia average is 14.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 39.3% per year (state average 48.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
110
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Commonwealth Care of Roanoke
Medicare-certified since
August 2, 2001
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Lee County
CMS Certification Number
495352

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.4 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.47 hrsVirginia average3.76 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.47 hrs3.76 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.42 hrs0.69 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.03 hrs2.07 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.00 hrs3.29 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)39.3%48.1%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)38.5%48.2%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility3Virginia average14U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)3149Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)143Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)10122.380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Virginia average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,688$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds110113107
Average residents per day1079986
Occupancy97.1%87.9%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5.8%Virginia average3.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)5.8%3.6%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.9%4.7%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)23.2%14.2%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.8%1.6%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)20.6%14.9%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)20.6%15.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6.9%5.4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4%18.7%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)30.9%20.6%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)24.3%21.8%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98%94%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%90.9%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility2.7%Virginia average1.3%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)2.7%1.3%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.5%73.6%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.3%73.7%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 8, 2026
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 23, 2026
March 6, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2025
March 6, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 25, 2025
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 26, 2022
January 9, 2020
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2020
January 9, 2020
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2020
January 9, 2020
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 7, 2020

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with 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. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ALESANTRINO, JOE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2019
PETRINE, DEBORAH
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/07/2001
TUCKER, DAVID
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2006
COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/14/2007
REHNBORG, CHARLES
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE01/13/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lee Health and Rehab Center's rating?

Lee Health and Rehab Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Virginia nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Lee Health and Rehab Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Virginia average of 14.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Lee Health and Rehab Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Lee Health and Rehab Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Commonwealth Care of Roanoke. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Lee Health and Rehab Center and how do I contact it?

Lee Health and Rehab Center is at 208 Health Care Drive, Pennington Gap, VA 24277. Phone: (276) 546-4566.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.