nursing home in Newport News, VA
The Chesapeake
955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601 · (757) 599-4376
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Chesapeake at a glance
The Chesapeake is a 52-bed non-profit nursing home in Newport News, Virginia (Newport News City County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Virginia average of 3.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 4, 2025) found 12 health citations. The Virginia average is 14.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.8% per year (state average 48.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 52
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 2008
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Newport News City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 495397
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 48.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 12 | 14 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 65 | 122.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,688 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 52 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 87.5% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.5% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.4% | 14.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.8% | 18.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 25.2% | 20.6% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.3% | 21.8% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 90.9% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.7% | 73.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 79.1% | 73.7% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0932 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 22, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0574 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 4, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| January 6, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| January 6, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| January 6, 2022 Standard | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| January 6, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| January 6, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| January 15, 2020 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
| January 15, 2020 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 24, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALES, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| BROOKS, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| BROWNING, HERBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2006 |
| CARLTON, DANIEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| CARTER, VALERIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| CAVE, R Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| FRANKS, TIFFANY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HARRIS, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| JUNG, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| KECK, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2006 |
| MARCHELLO, SALLIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| OAKEY, SAMUEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2003 |
| OWENS, ARNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| POATS, JIM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| POMA, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SCOTT, MATTHEW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| THOMSON, GARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ALBRITTON, TRACEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| CARLTON, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2021 |
| COOK, JONATHAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2014 |
| HAWTHORNE, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/14/2021 |
| MARKWITH, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| MORAN, CHRISTINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2021 |
| ROBINSON, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| VIRGINIA BAPTIST HOMES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/1969 |
| LOOP, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Chesapeake's rating?
The Chesapeake has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Virginia nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Chesapeake receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Virginia average of 14.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Chesapeake accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Chesapeake?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Chesapeake and how do I contact it?
The Chesapeake is at 955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601. Phone: (757) 599-4376.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.