Virginia average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Jan 2022

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Virginia Baptist Homes Inc operates The Chesapeake, a 644-bed continuing care retirement community in the Newport News suburbs. The nonprofit, faith-affiliated facility provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care in a large-scale setting. Residents are predominantly private-pay (87.5% of current census), with Medicare and Medicaid comprising 8.3 and 4.2% respectively.
Occupancy has declined from 66.2% in 2022 to 55.1% in 2023. Average stays run 140 days across all care levels.
The facility earns five-star CMS ratings in health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; each category exceeding benchmarks.
Staffing investment reflects this designation: nurses and aides deliver 5 hours 9 minutes of combined care/resident/day, ranking 19th statewide. Registered nurses provide 1 hour 6 minutes of daily coverage, 61% above state norms. The staff-to-resident ratio reaches 2.04:1, outperforming the average by 23%. Physical therapist hours at 10 minutes/resident/day, are double state averages, indicating emphasis on rehabilitation infrastructure.
The facility’s most recent inspection was January 2022. That inspection identified 23 citations from an eight-year window: no critical or serious deficiencies, 21 moderate, two minor. Resident Rights concerns comprised 35% of findings. No federal penalties have been assessed.
2023 net income was negative $1.1 million, though this represents improvement from negative $2.3 million in 2022. Annual revenue totals $29.5 million. Payroll consumes 46.9% of revenue; a reasonable level for nonprofit operations but below the typical 51–60% range.
Functional decline scores of 37.5 rank 90% worse than average.
Walking ability worsened in 56.1% of residents, 184% above the average. Unintended weight loss affected 18.0% of long-stay residents, 206% above the baseline. Falls resulting in major injury occurred in 6.6% of long-stay residents, 82% above state norms. Urinary tract infections appeared in 2.3% of residents, 51% above state incidence.
High-risk clinical events score 22.3, representing 120% worse performance than average.
Measurable strengths include depressive symptoms at 3.1% (79% better than average) and antipsychotic use at 5.2% (60% better). Influenza vaccination compliance reaches 100%.
Short-stay rehabilitation residents show zero antipsychotic medication initiations versus the average of 1.2%, and zero major-injury falls versus 0.8% statewide. Successful community return reached 58.2%, 15% above baseline. Emergency department visits ran 54% lower than state norms.
The Chesapeake presents as a highly-resourced facility optimized for post-acute rehabilitation with infrastructure that does not translate into sustained functional maintenance for long-term residents.
Virginia average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Jan 2022
Virginia average 38.4
Virginia average 8.93
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 23 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Virginia average: 0.4
Virginia average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,147 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 3 | 40 | 11,498 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,613 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,035 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,350 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 597 | 73 | 79% | 5.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 62 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 491 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 473 | 66 | 72% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 467 | 60 | 65% | 5.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 387 | 61 | 66% | 6.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 363 | 62 | 67% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 228 | 49 | 53% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 134 | 41 | 45% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 32 | 35% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 30 | 33% | 0.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Chesapeake based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 760 - 1,469 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newport News's city center to The Chesapeake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.67 miles to nearest hospital (Riverside Regional Medical Center)
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The Chesapeake is located in Newport News, Virginia.
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| The Chesapeake |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
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.
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. | Newport News (Saunders) | 52
Facility
52
VA AVG
98
Rank
#1 / 371 | 55.1% | -36% | 5.15 | -5% | +38% | $0 | 23 | 7.7 | - | 47 |
30
Facility
30
VA AVG
44
Rank
#304 / 449 | Virginia Baptist Homes Inc | $29.5M | $13.9M | 46.9% | 495397 | ||||
| Warwick Forest |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
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.
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. | Newport News (Central Newport News) | 209
Facility
209
VA AVG
98
Rank
#18 / 371 | 90.1% | +5% | - | -34% | - | $10.4k | 58 | 14.5 | 4 | 199 |
12
Facility
12
VA AVG
44
Rank
#398 / 449 | Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc. | $47.2M | $15.0M | 31.8% | 495071 |
The Chesapeake is in the Saunders neighborhood of Newport News.
The Chesapeake has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Chesapeake's occupancy is 55.1%.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Chesapeake in the photo gallery on this page.
(757) 223-1600 will put you in contact with the team at The Chesapeake.
Yes — The Chesapeake is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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