Waterside Health & Rehab Center
249 South Newtown Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 · (757) 892-5500
For profit - Corporation · 197 certified beds
Waterside Health & Rehab Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2023, found 12 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,375 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 23, 2023 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.June 23, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 23, 2023 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 23, 2023 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.June 23, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.June 23, 2023 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.June 23, 2023 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 23, 2023 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 23, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.June 23, 2023 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 23, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.June 23, 2023 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 23, 2023 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 29, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,375November 29, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.08 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 197 |
| Average residents per day | 113 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Harbor's Edge Norfolk · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Care of Norfolk Norfolk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lake Taylor Hosp Norfolk · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Signature Healthcare of Norfolk Norfolk · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Norview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Norfolk · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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