4775 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA 23435 · Suffolk City County
At Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation, we know care is personal. Our caregivers see people, not patients, and treat your family as their own — because they are!
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Typically 91% full (109 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Suffolk, VA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 109 residents per day. It operates as part of the Eastern Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.21 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 70.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,980–$10,470/mo (median $8,960) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Virginia Beach prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (45 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
4775 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityNorthern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Suffolk, VA area typically runs $7,980–$10,470 per month (median $8,960, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.21 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 70.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing has 45 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-04-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 91% full (109 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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