4201 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701 · Portsmouth City County
Portside Health & Rehab offers skilled nursing and memory care in Portsmouth, VA — warm, home-like senior care with a pre-surgical registration program.
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Typically 92% full (122 of 132 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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Portside Health & Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Portsmouth, VA, with 132 certified beds and an average of about 122 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,018 in the recent record.
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 (46 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $8,018 |
4201 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityPortside Health & Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Portsmouth, 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 Portside Health & Rehab Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Portside Health & Rehab Center has 46 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 92% full (122 of 132 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Portside Health & Rehab Center in Portsmouth, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 132 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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