Forest Hill Health &Amp; Rehabilitation, Richmond
4403 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 · 1.9 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
- 174 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Richmond, VA · CMS Data August 2026
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center
How Does Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center Rate?
Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center is a 200-bed government-owned nursing home in Richmond, VA. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 5, 2025, cited 5 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 5
- Certified beds
- 200
1601 Broadrock Blvd
Richmond, VA 23224
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.8 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.2 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.1 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 24% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 26% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | June 5, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 5 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 3.3% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 10.0% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 3.8% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 1.5% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 15% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 200 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 168 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Legal business name | SITTERBARFOOT VETERANS CARE CENTER |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 2008 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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- Inspections3/5
- Staffing1/5
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- Staffing3/5
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
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- Inspections5/5
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