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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Norfolk, VA.

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11 licensed nursing homes in Norfolk, VA
Updated October 21, 2026
7.3Solid

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK

1005 HAMPTON BLVD, NORFOLK, VA 23507

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.2% — well below the national median.

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6.0Solid

LAKE TAYLOR HOSP

1309 KEMPSVILLE RD, NORFOLK, VA 23502

LAKE TAYLOR HOSP has a 4.0-star overall rating, but its health inspection score is lower. Residents can expect excellent care outcomes, as the facility excels in quality measures, which reflect overall resident well-being.

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4.9Mixed

WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

249 SOUTH NEWTOWN RD, NORFOLK, VA 23502

Waterside Health & Rehab Center has more registered nurses on duty each day than the national average, which means more skilled eyes available for complex needs. Major injuries from falls are uncommon, suggesting prompt response to call lights and presence during risky care.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
2.3Concerns

Norfolk Health Care Center

901 EAST PRINCESS ANNE ROAD, NORFOLK, VA 23504

Norfolk Health Care Center carries a CMS overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars, with health inspection and staffing scores also at 1.0. However, nearly three-quarters of the nursing staff turn over annually, creating a constant cycle of new faces and less experienced care, while registered nurse hours are far below the national average.

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7.4Solid

AUTUMN CARE OF NORFOLK

1401 HALSTEAD AVENUE REVISED, NORFOLK, VA 23502

AUTUMN CARE OF NORFOLK brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 15.2% — above the national median of about 10%.

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0.0

Ghent Health and Rehabilitation

3900 LLEWELLYN AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23504

Ghent Health and Rehabilitation has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. To be fair: no federal fines on record.

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6.7Solid

NORVIEW HEIGHTS REHABILITATION AND NURSING

827 NORVIEW AVENUE, NORFOLK, VA 23509

NORVIEW HEIGHTS REHABILITATION AND NURSING brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 10.9% — well above the national median of about 7%.

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8.3Strong

HARBOR'S EDGE

ONE COLLEY AVENUE, NORFOLK, VA 23510

HARBOR'S EDGE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.48 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 13.4% — well above the national median of about 7%.

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BON SECOURS DEPAUL MEDICAL CENTER INC

150 KINGSLEY LN, NORFOLK, VA 23505

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LEIBOVICI HEALTH CARE LLC

421 VAN WYCK MEWS, NORFOLK, VA 23517

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DEPAUL VA OPCO LLC

6403 GRANBY ST, NORFOLK, VA 23505

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11 licensed nursing homes in Norfolk, VA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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