The Chesapeake

Nursing Home · Newport News, VA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number495397

Contact & location

955 Harpersville RD
Newport News, VA 23601
Newport News City County
Phone
(757) 599-4376
ZIP code
23601 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
52
Residents per day
45.5 (88% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Newport News Baptist Retirement Community INC.
Medicare certified since
October 1, 2008
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
—
Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
47.8 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.0 (state 48.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 4, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 14.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 5 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
F0574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 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-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-09
2022-01-06 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-11
2022-01-06 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-11
2022-01-06 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-11
2022-01-06 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-11
2022-01-06 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-11
2020-01-15 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24
2020-01-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bales, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brooks, Sharon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Browning, Herbert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Carlton, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Valerie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cave, R (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Franks, Tiffany (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harris, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jung, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Keck, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Marchello, Sallie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Oakey, Samuel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Owens, Arne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Poats, Jim (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Poma, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Scott, Matthew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomson, Gary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Albritton, Tracey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Carlton, Daniel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cook, Jonathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hawthorne, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Markwith, Christopher (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Moran, Christine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Robinson, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Virginia Baptist Homes INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Loop, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Chesapeake?

The Chesapeake has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Virginia.

How many beds does The Chesapeake have?

It has 52 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.

Has The Chesapeake been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of The Chesapeake?

(757) 599-4376. The facility is located at 955 Harpersville RD, Newport News, VA 23601.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.