955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA 23601 · Newport News City County
The Chesapeake is a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia. The benefits of living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like The Chesapeake are many. Residents in Independent Living enjoy The Chesapeake’s full calendar of events and activities, as well as the multitude of ways to st…
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Typically 90% full (47 of 52 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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The Chesapeake is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Newport News, VA, with 52 certified beds and an average of about 47 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.91 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 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 |
| 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 (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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-trad…
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
955 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityThe Chesapeake 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 The Chesapeake 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
The Chesapeake has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 90% full (47 of 52 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
The Chesapeake in Newport News, VA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 52 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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