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Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center

Registered name: Norfolk Health Care Center

NORFOLK, VA · Medicare-certified · 180 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Norfolk Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norfolk, VA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2-star quality measures. It reports 3.13 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $102,245 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1334 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $102,245recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1334.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
1.61
Weekend nursing
2.68

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 73%
Registered nurse turnover: 88%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

17.1%18%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.1%1.3%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

6.2%4.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0.7%1.3%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

3.5%4.1%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

30.5%16%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

33%19.2%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

17%15.5%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3%4.5%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

31.2%25.1%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

45.7%53.2%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97.4%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93.1%83%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

76.5%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

57.4%37.9%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited July 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited May 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F

The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents got enough drinks to meet their needs and preferences and stay properly hydrated. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 807 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $102,245 was recorded.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $157,300 was recorded.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $102,245 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Sep 24, 2025

    $102,245

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · May 28, 2021

Now operated by Norfolk Snf LLC, previously Medical Facilities of America Xli.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFEWORKS REHAB · 69 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
166.1 residents on an average day (92% of 180 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years

The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.