NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB
12997 NETTLES DRIVE, Newport News, VA 23602
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB Compares
NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB is a 102-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newport News, 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 falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 20.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (44% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the Virginia average of 5.0% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.1% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
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 June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB with other nursing homes in Newport News.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.5% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NEWPORT NEWS NURSING & REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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