Acclaim at East Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Norfolk, VA

Acclaim at East Beach

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Norfolk, VA

Overview of Acclaim at East Beach

Pursuing an independent living program is made fruitful and enjoyable with Acclaim at East Beach. Committed to providing the life of relaxation and personal fulfillment, daily tasks that once consumed your off-work hours are a thing of the past at Acclaim, empowering residents to explore this bright, new world to their heart’s content and with the utmost safety. Take in the glamorous view of your new home in Norfolk, and dive into the community’s independent living calendar to see what adventures await; take on a new hobby, learn a new skill, or go for an actual dip in the pool as you rest and relax on a warm, sunny day.

Indulge in culinary delights from the comfort of your independent living home, with an on-site restaurant, bistro, private dining rooms and outdoor patios to savor fresh coffee or happy hours while getting to know fellow residents. Not feeling social? Meals can be grabbed to-go, and enjoyed from the comfort of your own abode. However you want the day to go, Acclaim has got you covered.

(757) 330-0221
Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #177 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 371 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #150 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
25%
Rank #308 / 314Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 308th out of 314 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 314. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
23 / 92
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care | Special Care Unit | Non-Ambulatory

Ownership & Operating Entity

Acclaim at East Beach is administered by Damian Polewczak.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Tony Soubai

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Indoor
Resort-Style Pool
State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
Full-Service Restaurant
Pet-Friendly
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: By Appointment Only

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionFull-Service Restaurant

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 4 deficiencies 2 complaints 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per year (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (65% below)
• Total inspections (64% below)
• Inspections with violations (89% below)
• Inspection violation rate (69% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)
Latest Inspection July 2, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 432 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 432 This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.82.3 This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.8 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 65% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 514 This facility has 64% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 64% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 19 This facility has 89% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 89% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 20%64% This facility has 44 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (20% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 44% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 27 This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2025. 27 This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 2, 2025 complaint investigation found no violations or deficiencies related to resident care after multiple complaints were reviewed.
  • April 1, 2025 monitoring inspection cited four deficiencies including staff orientation, incomplete health records, and failure to annually review residents' rights.
  • May 29, 2025 renewal inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Acclaim at East Beach

Acclaim At East Beach 2 Bed
Acclaim At East Beach 1 Bed B
Acclaim At East Beach Studio
Acclaim At East Beach 1 Bed

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Address 12.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norfolk's city center to Acclaim at East Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.25 miles to nearest hospital (Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

Karolwood Gardens Norfolk
AL
MC
Norfolk (Talbot Park)
97
Facility 97
VA AVG 95
Rank #162 / 371
No
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 44
Rank #289 / 449
-Linda Underdown-43
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #257 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Acclaim at East Beach
AL
IL
MC
Norfolk (East Ocean View)
92
Facility 92
VA AVG 95
Rank #177 / 371
Yes
55
Facility 55
VA AVG 44
Rank #150 / 449
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedDamian Polewczak
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #294 / 297
5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #35 / 332
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 32
Rank #95 / 332
0.8
Facility 0.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #108 / 332
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
AL
Norfolk
90
Facility 90
VA AVG 95
Rank #181 / 371
No
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 44
Rank #91 / 449
-Ms. Claudia Salazar-17
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #313 / 332
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 332
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 332
Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall
AL
Norfolk
90
Facility 90
VA AVG 95
Rank #181 / 371
No
63
Facility 63
VA AVG 44
Rank #91 / 449
-Ms. Claudia Salazar
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #166 / 297
17
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #313 / 332
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 32
Rank #280 / 332
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #259 / 332
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine
AL
Norfolk
88
Facility 88
VA AVG 95
Rank #191 / 371
No
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 44
Rank #223 / 449
-Patrice Cherry
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
VA AVG 70.8%
Rank #102 / 297
10
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #320 / 332
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #251 / 332
3.7
Facility 3.7
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #286 / 332

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Acclaim at East Beach is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Acclaim at East Beach

What neighborhood is Acclaim at East Beach in?

Acclaim at East Beach is in the East Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk.

Is Acclaim at East Beach in a walkable area?

Acclaim at East Beach has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Acclaim at East Beach's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Acclaim at East Beach's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Acclaim at East Beach?

Acclaim at East Beach's occupancy is 25%.

Who is the administrator of Acclaim at East Beach?

Damian Polewczak is the administrator of Acclaim at East Beach.

How many beds does Acclaim at East Beach have?

Acclaim at East Beach has 92 beds.

Has Acclaim at East Beach had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Acclaim at East Beach has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.

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