ElderGrade
F

37/100

Poor

Norfolk Health Care Center

901 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23504

CMS 1/5 stars #8 of 8 in Norfolk City County (757) 626-1642
Certified beds
180
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $102,245 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 73%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.75 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 73% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $102,245 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.13 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.68 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 72.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 51 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 15, 2021 (5 years ago).

D Mar 12, 2026 F0607 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2026 F0726 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 14, 2026 F0803 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0807 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Sep 24, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFEWORKS REHAB, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
WILSON, STEVEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WILSON, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RYLBSS EAST MANAGER LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHARLES 1994 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CHESAPEAKE EAST LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EDWARD 1998 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EK 2005 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FAY 2014 FAMILY GRANTOR TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FAY 2014 LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LL 2013 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MMS 2008 FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MZR EAST LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Norfolk Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Norfolk Health Care Center? +

Norfolk Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of F (37 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Norfolk Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.13 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Norfolk Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 51 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Norfolk Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Norfolk Health Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.