Nursing homes in Norfolk, VA

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Norfolk, part of the Norfolk City area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Norfolk, Virginia, located within the independent city of Norfolk, currently hosts eight licensed nursing homes for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving ZIP codes like 23507 and 23502, Harbor’s Edge stands out as the city's sole five-star facility, operated by Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc.

What to look for in Norfolk

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Norfolk

1. 1
   HARBOR'S EDGE

   FORT NORFOLK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   AUTUMN CARE OF NORFOLK

   SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   LAKE TAYLOR HOSP

   HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF NORFOLK · Large
   3.0
4. 4
   WATERSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

   SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF NORFOLK

   SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE · Large
   2.0
6. 6
   NORVIEW HEIGHTS REHABILITATION AND NURSING

   EASTERN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
   2.0
7. 7
   Norfolk Health Care Center

   LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large
   1.0
8. 8
   Ghent Health and Rehabilitation

   AVARDIS HEALTH · Large
   1.0

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