WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

249 SOUTH NEWTOWN RD
NORFOLK VA 23502
Phone: 7578925500

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Virginia average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Norfolk average: 0.1 star higher (2.9), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds197
Average residents per day113.0
Occupancy57%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainSABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (126 facilities)
CountyNorfolk City
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1987-12-05
CMS certification number (CCN)495173
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.98
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.07
Registered nurse turnover24.1%
Total nursing staff turnover35.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$8,375
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $8,375 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

Estimate nursing home costs in Virginia Compare all Virginia facilities

Is WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 3, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER have?

CMS certifies 197 beds; the facility reports an average of 113.0 residents per day (about 57% occupancy).

Does WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $8,375 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.