NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING
4775 BRIDGE ROAD, Suffolk, VA 23435
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING Compares
NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Suffolk, 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 staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.2%) is below the Virginia average of 14.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Suffolk, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.2% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (85% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — worse than the Virginia average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better 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 NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING with other nursing homes in Suffolk.
How is NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING 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 NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.2% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTHERN CARDINAL REHABILITATION AND NURSING lag behind other Suffolk options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Suffolk
Suffolk sits in Suffolk city, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 13,209 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $79,899
- Median home value
- $265,600
Demographics for Suffolk city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Suffolk.
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