Atlantic View Post Acute
540 ABERTHAW AVENUE, Newport News, VA 23601
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How Atlantic View Post Acute Compares
Atlantic View Post Acute is a 154-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newport News, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 154 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Newport News, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (39% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the Virginia average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Atlantic View Post Acute
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Atlantic View Post Acute with other nursing homes in Newport News.
How is Atlantic View Post Acute addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Atlantic View Post Acute keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Atlantic View Post Acute keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Atlantic View Post Acute maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 154 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Atlantic View Post Acute?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Atlantic View Post Acute's rating advantage in Newport News?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Newport News
Newport News sits in Newport News city, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 23,236 (12.9%)
- Median age
- 33.8 years
- Median household income
- $54,511
- Median home value
- $194,700
Demographics for Newport News city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newport News.
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