Covenant Woods

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Covenant Woods
Covenant Woods is a retirement community located in Columbus, GA. It offers independent living and personal care services in a welcoming environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.
(804) 569-8000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Virginia average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Virginia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Virginia average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Virginia average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
7h 10m per day

This home provides 92% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Virginia average: 3h 45m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Virginia average
Occupancy rate 84.7%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
84.7%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$43.0M
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$43,026,523.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,105,170.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.1M
32.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$26.4M
Total costs $40.5M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
82%
Occupied Beds
49 of 60
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 495419

Ownership & operating entity

Covenant Woods is administrated by Ms. Carrie Davis.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Independent Living

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Personal Care

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Housekeeping: Yes
Linen Service: Yes
Utilities Included: Yes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet-Friendly Community
Healthy & Delicious Meals Daily
Community Wi-Fi
Weekly Housekeeping & Linen Service
Scheduled Transportation
Heated Enclosed Swimming Pool
Activities & Game Room
Walking Trails & Clubs
Full Calendar of Events & Activities
Beautiful Courtyards & Gardens
On-Site Salon

Programs & Activities

Activities
Our events include cookouts, concerts, wellness classes, and veteran celebrations.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Personal Care, Events

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Healthy & Delicious Meals Daily
Meals Included
Yes

Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Latest inspection

Date:June 10, 2025
Type:Monitoring

8 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

14 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Assisted Living around Virginia

The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
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MC

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Covenant Woods
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

VA 23111
122
No
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COVENANT WOODS
84.7%
$28,228,993.00
$14,138,600.00
50.1%
52.90
4/5
7.1714
4/5
4/5
2/5
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-56%
+92%
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Sancerre Atlee Station
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Mechanicsville
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Brookdale Harrisonburg
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MC

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Harrisonburg
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Brookdale Danville Piedmont
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Studio – 375 sq ft
Studio – 375 Sq Ft
One-Bedroom – 600 sq. ft.
One Bedroom – 600 Sq. Ft.
Two-Bedroom – 820 sq. ft.
Two Bedroom – 820 Sq. Ft.
Studio – 170 sq. ft.
Studio – 170 Sq. Ft.
One-Bedroom – 332 sq. ft.
One Bedroom – 332 Sq. Ft.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

271
Total Staff
196
Employees
75
Contractors
34,790
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse607.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1587.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
240 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
11 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,566 contractor hours this quarter
Other Physician: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 64 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Registered Nurse: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant946415817,81791100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse555608,98391100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,8778796%8.4
Medication Aide/Technician3038856066%7.6
Registered Nurse92117026875%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician3036944347%6.8
RN Director of Nursing2026216066%8.4
Nurse Aide in Training6065376571%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide2024404549%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist3034324448%6.6
Administrator2023774448%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1013204044%8
Mental Health Service Worker2023004853%6.3
Other Social Services Staff3032576066%3.3
Qualified Social Worker1012493943%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant2021812831%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide022741011%7.4
Other Physician022462730%1.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations 14
Citations per inspection
3.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 1

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info State average: 1

12 moderate citations More info State average: 36.3

2 minor citations More info State average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
62 Total Residents
Medicare 62 (100%)
Specialized Care Beds
5 Total Specialty Beds
4.1% of Bed Capacity
5
Hospice Beds
4.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.7
45% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 10.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.6
25% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 19.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.2%
55% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 34.3%
74% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.2%
42% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 22.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
31% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.1%
6% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
76% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
44% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 5.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
88% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 14.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
11% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
5% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 91.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
In line with Virginia average

Virginia average: 94.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.0%
7% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 74.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
214% worse than Virginia average

Virginia average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.1%
17% better than Virginia average

Virginia average: 73.6%

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled, Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Caregiver of someone 60+, Virginia resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.

Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month (200% FPL).

Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.

~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.

$2,000 (individual).

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized, VA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Virginia SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, VA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled, VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.

~$50,000-$75,000/year (household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000).

Varies (e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000).

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+, VA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

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