Portside Health & Rehab Center
Portsmouth, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495201) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (757) 673-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Portside Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Virginia state average of about 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Portside Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.44 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. CMS reports nursing staff turnover at 47.1%.
Portside Health & Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with 0 payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Portside Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia. The facility has 132 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.9 residents. It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Portside has been certified since September 20, 1989, and there has been no change in ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Portside holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.44, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been assigned.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details on inspection reports, complaint history, and any changes to ratings since this data was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Portside has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Portside is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Portside has 132 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 20, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Portside scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7576735000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7576735000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495201?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.