Nursing Home in Norfolk, VA · CMS Data August 2026

Waterside Health &Amp; Rehab Center

How Does Waterside Health &Amp; Rehab Center Rate?

Waterside Health & Rehab Center is a 197-bed for-profit nursing home in Norfolk, VA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 23, 2023, cited 12 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 3 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 4.1 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 12
Certified beds: 197

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

249 South Newtown Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502

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 Waterside Health & Rehab Center
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	3 of 5	Average
Health inspections	3 of 5	Average
Staffing	3 of 5	Average
Quality measures	2 of 5	Below average
Quality for long-stay residents	3 of 5	Average
Quality for short-stay residents	2 of 5	Below 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 Waterside Health & Rehab Center and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	4.1 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.9 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.1 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	3.6 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	36%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	24%	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 Waterside Health & Rehab Center
Last standard health inspection	June 23, 2023
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	12
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $8,375
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. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

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

Long-stay quality measures for Waterside Health & Rehab Center
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	3.5%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	0.5%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	11%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	6.2%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	2.1%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	17%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about Waterside Health & Rehab Center
Certified beds	197
Average residents per day	113
Ownership	For profit - Corporation
Legal business name	WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER LLC
Chain or affiliated group	SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (126 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	December 1987
Councils	Resident council

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