Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.
The Village at Orchard Ridge is a continuing care retirement community in Winchester, Virginia, operated by National Lutheran Inc., a nonprofit. With 47 beds, the community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing on a single campus. Medicare and private pay are accepted in the skilled nursing unit. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, 31% above the Virginia average, driven by a 4-star Health Inspection score and staffing levels running 39% above the state benchmark. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, ranking 22nd out of 85 Virginia skilled nursing facilities, with RN staffing more than double the state average. Quality Measures are at the Virginia average. Across inspections since 2021, the facility has averaged 4 deficiencies per year, 56% below Virginia’s annual average of 9.1. One substantiated self-reported violation was recorded in September 2021, a medication administration error involving a single resident. No fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions appear in the record. Current occupancy is 79%, below the Virginia average of 85.7%, suggesting availability. The campus includes a secured unit and 24-hour staffing. National Lutheran’s nonprofit governance and CCRC structure are consistent with a long-term care model oriented toward continuity across care levels. The Village at Orchard Ridge fits older adults seeking a planned continuum of care, from independent living through skilled nursing, within a single nonprofit campus in Winchester.
The Village at Orchard Ridge is administered by Melissa Sellers.
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.
Deficiencies
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This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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16 | 32 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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3.2 | 6.4 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3.2 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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1 | 2.3 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
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16 | 14 | This facility has 14% more total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (16 vs. VA avg 14).↑ 14% worse |
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Inspections with violations
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8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (8 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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Inspection violation rate
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50% | 64% | This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (50% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 14% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
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1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Complaints per year
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0.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 86% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.2 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 86% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
628 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 2 | 34 | 4,412 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,961 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 3 | 14 | 1,496 | 91 | 99% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 717 | 67 | 73% | 5.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 69 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 351 | 67 | 73% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 323 | 48 | 52% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 303 | 72 | 78% | 1.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 192 | 63 | 68% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 107 | 56 | 61% | 1.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 65 | 14 | 15% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 28 | 30% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 66 | 72% | 0.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 33 | 36% | 0.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Village at Orchard Ridge from 2014–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Winchester's city center to The Village at Orchard Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Winchester | - | 47 | - | 92 | - |
| The Summit |
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Lynchburg (Enterprise Drive) | - | 50 | A+ | 56 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community |
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Mclean (Kirby Road) | - | 32 | - | 52 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities |
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Midlothian (Brandermill) | - | 91 | - | 4 | Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Blake at Charlottesville |
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Charlottesville | - | 130 | - | 28 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The Village at Orchard Ridge is in the USA neighborhood of WINCHESTER.
The Village at Orchard Ridge has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
The Village at Orchard Ridge's occupancy is 79%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Village at Orchard Ridge on this page.
The Village at Orchard Ridge is registered as a non-profit in VA.
Melissa Sellers is the administrator of The Village at Orchard Ridge.
The Village at Orchard Ridge has 47 beds.
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