Nursing Homes in Norfolk, VA
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Norfolk, Virginia are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 63/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Norfolk City County.
3 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Norfolk scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Norfolk
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Norfolk list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Norfolk
- Harbor's Edge — 85/100
- Autumn Care Of Norfolk — 71/100
- Norview Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing — 71/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Norfolk Health Care Center — 36/100
- Ghent Health And Rehabilitation — 52/100
- Lake Taylor Hosp — 59/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor's Edge | 85 | Strong Safety Record | 33 |
| Autumn Care Of Norfolk | 71 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Norview Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing | 71 | Generally Positive | 60 |
| Waterside Health & Rehab Center | 66 | Use Caution | 197 |
| Signature Healthcare Of Norfolk | 61 | Use Caution | 169 |
| Lake Taylor Hosp | 59 | Use Caution | 192 |
| Ghent Health And Rehabilitation | 52 | Serious Concerns | 222 |
| Norfolk Health Care Center | 36 | Critical Issues | 180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Norfolk Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Norfolk?
Senior Care Report Card lists 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Norfolk, Virginia, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Norfolk?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Norfolk facilities is 63/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Norfolk nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 8 nursing homes in Norfolk, Virginia
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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