The Chesapeake
Newport News, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495397) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (757) 599-4376 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Chesapeake has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Virginia state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident day or RN hours per resident day for The Chesapeake in the available data. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, and its nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 47.8%.
The Chesapeake has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Chesapeake is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Newport News, Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 2008. The facility maintains 52 certified beds with an average of 45.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns The Chesapeake an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5. This low staffing rating should be weighed alongside the reported nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8%. CMS Care Compare does not report total nurse hours per resident day or RN hours per resident day for this facility in the data provided.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for The Chesapeake (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status indicated in the available data. There is also no chain affiliation listed in the data, and CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should verify current details, including staffing hours and any recent inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS Care Compare at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Chesapeake has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Chesapeake accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident day for this facility, but its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5 and nursing staff turnover is 47.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show no federal fines on record for The Chesapeake, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for The Chesapeake.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Chesapeake has 52 certified beds and an average of 45.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Chesapeake is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Chesapeake has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 1, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; The Chesapeake scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided CMS data; please contact the facility at 7575994376 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7575994376 for scheduling and specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Chesapeake's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495397?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.