The Chesapeake
Nursing Home Facility
955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
Your home is a reflection of your personality and lifestyle. It is a place for your most treasured possessions and where you welcome family and friends.
With 52 beds, The Chesapeake is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Newport News average about 73 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Newport News average about 2.3 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Newport News average about 3.5 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Newport News City County, VA.
The Chesapeake offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 52
- Religious affiliation Baptist
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.9
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection December 2025