Virginia Beach Healthcare and Rehab Center

1801 Camelot Drive · Virginia Beach, VA · 23454 · 7574813500

180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

$131,313 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

74% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 9
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 47
Federal penalties 15% 57
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.303.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.300.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.85≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year74%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $131,313

Inspection citations (89 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected January 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G October 11, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

    Corrected January 15, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 11, 2024Fine$131,313

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495237 · certified since April 5, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.