1000 Old Denbeigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23602 · Newport News City County
Learn more about the skilled nursing services offered at Warwick Forest.
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Typically 95% full (199 of 209 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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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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Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Newport News, VA, with 209 certified beds and an average of about 199 residents per day. It operates as part of the Riverside Health System network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 33 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $10,358 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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,050–$7,590/mo (median $6,310) | 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 (58 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | Fine | $10,358 |
1000 Old Denbeigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRiverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Newport News, 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 Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest has 58 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-12-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 95% full (199 of 209 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest in Newport News, VA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 209 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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