How many CMS-certified nursing homes are in Norfolk, VA?
The CMS provider file lists 8 certified nursing homes in Norfolk with 1173 certified beds as of October 28, 2026. 8 have a published overall star rating.
- Harbor's Edge in Norfolk is certified for 33 beds. CMS rates it 5 of 5 overall, 5 of 5 on health inspections and 5 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 1 deficiency.
- Lake Taylor Hosp in Norfolk is certified for 192 beds. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall, 3 of 5 on health inspections and 4 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 5 deficiencies.
- Autumn Care of Norfolk in Norfolk is certified for 120 beds. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall, 2 of 5 on health inspections and 2 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 15 deficiencies.
- Signature Healthcare of Norfolk in Norfolk is certified for 169 beds. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall, 2 of 5 on health inspections and 3 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 9 deficiencies.
- Waterside Health & Rehab Center in Norfolk is certified for 197 beds. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall, 3 of 5 on health inspections and 3 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 12 deficiencies.
- Norview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing in Norfolk is certified for 60 beds. CMS rates it 2 of 5 overall, 3 of 5 on health inspections and 1 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 11 deficiencies.
- Ghent Health and Rehabilitation in Norfolk is certified for 222 beds. CMS rates it 1 of 5 overall, 1 of 5 on health inspections and 3 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 28 deficiencies.
- Norfolk Health Care Center in Norfolk is certified for 180 beds. CMS rates it 1 of 5 overall, 2 of 5 on health inspections and 1 of 5 on staffing; its last standard survey found 19 deficiencies.
What do the CMS star ratings say about Norfolk nursing homes?
In Norfolk, two of 8 nursing homes carry four or five stars overall and three carry one or two; the unweighted average of published ratings is 2.8. These are CMS's own stars, reproduced as published.
For Norfolk families comparing two buildings, the health inspection star usually separates them faster than the overall score. See how Virginia and CMS oversee nursing homes.
Who pays for a nursing home stay in Norfolk?
Most long-term residents of Norfolk nursing homes pay privately until savings fall to Virginia Medicaid's $2,000 asset limit; Medicare pays only for short skilled rehab after an inpatient stay.
Virginia's 2025 statewide medians are $10,250 a month for a semi-private room and $11,680 for a private room. The nursing home Medicaid guide covers spousal protections.
| It is | It is not | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | a VDH-licensed, usually CMS-certified facility with 24-hour licensed nursing | assisted living with more staff |
| Star rating | the federal CMS Care Compare score | a rating by this site |
Source: VDSS facility search and CMS Provider Data Catalog -- data as of October 28, 2026.
