Ghent Health and Rehabilitation

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How Ghent Health and Rehabilitation Compares

Ghent Health and Rehabilitation is a 222-bed for-profit nursing facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.2%) is above the Virginia average of 14.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 222 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norfolk, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.

By the numbers vs. Virginia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.2% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (92% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (49% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 5.0% (30% higher).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Norfolk

Norfolk sits in Norfolk city, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.2% 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+

27,349 (11.2%)

Median age

30.8 years

Median household income

$53,026

Median home value

$215,800

Demographics for Norfolk city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Norfolk.

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