Nursing Home in Newport News, VA · CMS Data August 2026

The Chesapeake

How Does the Chesapeake Rate?

The Chesapeake is a 52-bed nonprofit nursing home in Newport News, VA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on December 4, 2025, cited 12 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 3 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 12
Certified beds: 52

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

955 Harpersville Rd
Newport News, VA 23601

3 of 5 CMS overall · Average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for The Chesapeake
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	3 of 5	Average
Health inspections	3 of 5	Average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at The Chesapeake and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	48%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	40%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for The Chesapeake
Last standard health inspection	December 4, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	12
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at The Chesapeake who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for The Chesapeake
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.5%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	25%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	2.3%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	5.3%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	4.7%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.8%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	9.4%	13%	Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about The Chesapeake
Certified beds	52
Average residents per day	46
Ownership	Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name	NEWPORT NEWS BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC.
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	October 2008
Setting	Part of a continuing care retirement community
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Virginia's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (800-552-5019) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Virginia.