About Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, LLCVirginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc is located at 502 North Ninth Avenue, Vinton, IA, reachable at (319) 472-6280. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 40.0 certified beds and serves an average of 33 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1974-03-31. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc is a strong choice for families in the Vinton, IA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightVirginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc currently provides 4 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 104 min/day (2022) to 31 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 75.0%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 47 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 45 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours31 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 29 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours40 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 SummaryVirginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc ranks 7481st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 190th out of 390 nursing homes. In Vinton, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,633 nationally and RN hours rank #8,391 nationally (#284 in IA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IA State Rank
Note
2022
5.86
#466 / 14,703
#5 / 390
Top 5%
2023
6.23
#287 / 14,703
#7 / 390
Top 5%
2024
4.02
#4,144 / 14,703
#103 / 390
Above average
2025
4.50
#2,304 / 14,703
#51 / 390
Top 25%
2026
4.78
#1,633 / 14,703
#31 / 390
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IA State Rank
Note
2022
1.74
#385 / 14,703
#4 / 390
Top 5%
2023
1.57
#412 / 14,703
#7 / 390
Top 5%
2024
0.85
#2,813 / 14,703
#88 / 390
Top 25%
2025
0.74
#4,201 / 14,703
#152 / 390
Above average
2026
0.52
#8,391 / 14,703
#284 / 390
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc is certified as a Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1974-03-31. 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 (319) 472-6280 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.7/100, placing it #7481 of 14703 facilities nationally and #190 of 390 in Iowa. 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 Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc receives a reported average of 4 hours 47 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 31 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 31 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 45 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 29 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 75.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 3.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, Llc ranks 7481st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IA, it ranks 190th out of 390 nursing homes. In Vinton, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #1,633 nationally and RN hours rank #8,391 nationally (#284 in IA). Our composite quality score of 71.7/100 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 Vinton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/iowa/vinton/
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