Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing
Suffolk, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495206) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (757) 686-0488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 75.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Suffolk, Virginia, operating under For profit - Corporation ownership and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1989. The facility currently serves an average of 108.7 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.20, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.7%, a figure families may want to discuss further with facility administration.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines record on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided CMS data for this facility.
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing is part of Eastern Healthcare Group, a chain of 18 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation And Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star and nursing turnover of 75.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
According to the data provided, there is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily resident count of 108.7.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a For profit - Corporation and is part of Eastern Healthcare Group, an 18-facility chain with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 15, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (757) 686-0488 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (757) 686-0488 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495206?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.