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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.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%Acclaim at East Beach is administrated by Damian Polewczak.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 32 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 4 | 32 | This facility has 88% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.8 | 2.3 | 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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 14 | This facility has 64% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (5 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 64% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Inspection violation rate
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
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found no deficiencies following a complaint investigation related to resident care. Earlier inspections were mostly free of deficiencies, except for a monitoring visit on April 1, 2025, which cited issues with staff orientation and training, staff health records, resident physical examinations, and annual review of residents’ rights. Complaint investigations conducted in June and July 2025 did not substantiate any allegations of non-compliance. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed previous deficiencies, as recent inspections show no new issues.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
12.5 miles from city center
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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Acclaim at East Beach is located in Norfolk, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.
| Province Place of DePaul |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Norfolk (Talbot Park) | 97 | No | 29 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Linda Underdown | 45.4% | - | 43 | 74.4% | 28 | 202 | 4.7 |
| Acclaim at East Beach |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Norfolk (East Ocean View) | 92 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Damian Polewczak | 25.0% | A | 5 | 20% | 2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| The Talbot on Granby |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Norfolk (Talbot Park) | - | Yes | 26 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Acclaim at East Beach is in the East Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk.
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.
According to VA state health department records, Acclaim at East Beach's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Acclaim at East Beach's occupancy is 25%.
Damian Polewczak is the administrator of Acclaim at East Beach.
Acclaim at East Beach has 92 beds.
Acclaim at East Beach has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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