The Chesapeake
Nursing Home Facility
955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
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Operated by Virginia Baptist Homes, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
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 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Newport News average about 2.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star 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.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at The Chesapeake. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
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
Resident & family reviews
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