About Lynn Care CenterLynn Care Center is located at 1000 Shenandoah Avenue, Front Royal, VA, reachable at (540) 636-0300. This For profit – Individual facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 109 residents per day. It is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare network (40 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1997-03-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#8111 of 14703 nationally – #171 of 289 in Virginia
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Lynn Care Center may be considered for families with limited options in Front Royal, VA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLynn Care Center currently provides 3 hours 56 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 60.0%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 27 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours37 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Lynn Care Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,230. 39 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Lynn Care Center ranks 8111th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 171st out of 289 nursing homes. In Front Royal, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,288 nationally and RN hours rank #4,024 nationally (#59 in VA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
VA State Rank
Note
2022
4.06
#3,987 / 14,703
#59 / 289
Above average
2023
3.13
#11,054 / 14,703
#176 / 289
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
3.28
#10,315 / 14,703
#163 / 289
Below average
2025
3.35
#10,327 / 14,703
#157 / 289
Below average
2026
3.93
#5,288 / 14,703
#71 / 289
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
VA State Rank
Note
2022
0.56
#7,630 / 14,703
#102 / 289
Below average
2023
0.55
#7,070 / 14,703
#112 / 289
Above average
2024
0.62
#5,850 / 14,703
#81 / 289
Above average
2025
0.84
#3,077 / 14,703
#48 / 289
Top 25%
2026
0.77
#4,024 / 14,703
#59 / 289
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1997-03-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (540) 636-0300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Lynn Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.4/100, placing it #8111 of 14703 facilities nationally and #171 of 289 in Virginia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Lynn Care Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 56 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 46 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 6 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 3 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 27 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 60.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
⚠️ CMS has flagged Lynn Care Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,230. 39 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,230, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 312.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Lynn Care Center ranks 8111th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within VA, it ranks 171st out of 289 nursing homes. In Front Royal, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #5,288 nationally and RN hours rank #4,024 nationally (#59 in VA). Our composite quality score of 70.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Front Royal, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/virginia/front-royal/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.