The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
PORTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
PORTSMOUTH, VA · Medicare-certified · 132 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
PORTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are both 2 stars, nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.44 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it has had $8,018 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4434 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 12, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $8,018recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4434.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
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
5.6%8.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%1.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.4%7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.4%10.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.4%5.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17%14.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%0.7%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.3%16.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%7.4%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
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84%62.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
41.5%9.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2019 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,018 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,018 in total fines.
- $8,018
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2019
Now operated by Portside Health & Rehab Center, previously Sentara Nursing Center - Portsmouth.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 122.9 residents on an average day (93% of 132 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.