Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center
1004 Independence Blvd · Virginia Beach, VA · 23455 · 7574644058
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $113,068 |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $113,068 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 495213 · certified since August 2, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.