The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    11141 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Outstanding therapy compassionate staff recommended

    I had a very positive rehab stay - outstanding PT/OT (special thanks to Elizabeth and Ellen) and Axel the therapy dog made sessions encouraging and fun. Nursing, aides and housekeeping were compassionate, responsive and professional; meals and dietary needs were accommodated. Therapy exceeded my expectations: I regained strength, mobility and confidence and would highly recommend this team and facility.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.08·(116)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      1.8
    • Value

      1.8

    Pros

    • Strong physical and occupational therapy program
    • Compassionate nursing assistants and licensed nurses
    • Responsive nursing staff and timely medication delivery
    • Personalized rehab and discharge planning
    • Effective wound and post‑operative care in many cases
    • Accommodating meal service and special-diet accommodations
    • Engaging activities program (bingo, visiting therapy dog)
    • Accessible administration and open family communication
    • Efficient housekeeping and generally clean common areas
    • Private-room availability and comfortable patient rooms
    • Therapy-driven atmosphere that supports recovery
    • Supportive interdisciplinary coordination (therapy/nursing/social work)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and chronic understaffing
    • Delayed response to call bells and care requests
    • Inconsistent personal-care and bathing schedules
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Inconsistent meal quality and meal-delivery accuracy
    • Dated facility condition and deferred maintenance
    • Variable staff communication tone and conduct
    • Gaps in weekend and on-call clinical availability
    • Inconsistent wound and pressure‑injury oversight
    • Inadequate property-accounting processes (missing items alleged)
    • Inconsistent managerial and clinical oversight

    Summary of reviews

    Overview Reviews reflect a strongly polarized picture. The facility receives consistent praise for its rehabilitation offerings—physical and occupational therapy staff are frequently described as knowledgeable, encouraging and instrumental in returning residents home. Many families and former residents credit the therapy team with measurable functional gains and cite careful goal-setting, daily sessions, and individualized plans. A significant portion of reviewers also highlight compassionate nursing assistants and several attentive licensed nurses who deliver hands‑on care and routine clinical tasks well.

    Care quality and clinical concerns Therapy-centric care is the facility’s clearest strength: short inpatient rehab stays often produce rapid improvement in mobility, transfers and activities of daily living. That said, reviewers describe variability in nursing and personal-care execution. Common operational issues include delayed responses to call bells, uneven bathing and toileting assistance, and inconsistent follow‑through on wound or pressure‑injury care. While some families described attentive wound care and healed pressure injuries, others reported lapses that suggest inconsistent clinical oversight and documentation practices.

    Staffing and communication A recurrent theme is staffing variability. Reviewers note periods where staff are compassionate, communicative and accessible, while other shifts appear understaffed, leading to slow response times and missed requests. Communication tone and conduct are also inconsistent: several comments praise specific nurses, therapists and administrators for clear, reassuring communication, but others describe curt or dismissive interactions and gaps in managerial follow‑up. Weekend and after‑hours clinical availability were identified as particular pressure points.

    Dining and activities Dining receives mixed but generally positive comments: many reviewers found meals appetizing and accommodating to special diets, and kitchen staff are credited for flexibility. Some also noted cold breakfasts, occasional tray errors and variability in portioning and seasoning. Activities programming is frequently singled out as a positive element—organized group activities, bingo, and visits from a therapy dog contribute to engagement and morale.

    Facilities and maintenance Physical-condition feedback is mixed. Several reviews describe clean common areas, no unpleasant odors, and efficient housekeeping; others identify dated décor, worn furnishings, maintenance issues in some rooms, and pest‑control concerns in specific locations. Room configuration (private vs. semi‑private) is noted as an important factor for family satisfaction.

    Management and operational patterns Leadership visibility and responsiveness appear inconsistent. Some families praise an accessible administrator and effective care meetings; others express frustration with perceived lack of managerial follow‑through, constrained on‑call physician access, and administrative delays around discharge or belongings. A few reviewers raised serious individual concerns—including missing personal items and questions about end‑of‑life care—which warrant direct discussion with facility leadership and, if necessary, follow‑up with oversight agencies.

    Notable patterns and advice for families The most consistent positive pattern is the facility’s strong, therapy‑focused rehabilitation capability—individuals prioritizing intensive PT/OT often report good outcomes. The most consistent negative patterns are operational: staffing shortages, variable personal‑care execution, sanitation and maintenance inconsistencies, and uneven leadership responsiveness. Prospective residents and families considering this facility should prioritize questions about current staffing ratios (including nights and weekends), infection‑control and pest‑management practices, wound‑care protocols, meal‑service consistency, and how the facility handles property accountability and family communication. For rehab-focused stays where therapy is the primary goal, the facility may offer strong benefits; for residents with high ongoing personal‑care needs or complex wound/skin issues, families should confirm current operational safeguards before admission.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 11141 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA, 23601.

    About The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits along Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News, VA, where it serves as a 60-bed skilled nursing facility, sometimes called an SNF, that's got both private and semi-private rooms, and you'll find daily rates for these rooms, with semi-private rooms costing a bit less than the private ones. This center goes by The Newport Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and is part of Virginia Health Services, Inc., with Mr. Stephen Berczek as the administrator keeping an eye on things. People come here for different kinds of care, like long-term stays when being at home is no longer safe, or short-term help to get better after a hospital stay, since the place has around-the-clock nursing staff. There's an onsite rehab room for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and the staff handles personal care, wound care, and medication services through the VHS Pharmacy, which is all pretty handy for a lot of folks.

    The building's got cable TV in each room and Wi-Fi all over, with laundry, linen, and dietary services included, and there's even a salon/barber so residents can get haircuts. They serve three meals a day and keep an infection preventionist and a certified wound nurse on the team. The activities team sets up recreational things to do, and the center offers telemedicine so residents can see doctors without leaving the building. They've got a special focus on Alzheimer's and dementia care and have restorative programs to help people keep as much function as possible. The facility doesn't allow smoking.

    People can use the center for respite care, which means short stays if they're recovering or if their usual caregivers need a break. There's a review score that's about average, and the center doesn't ask for entrance or community fees, so that's simpler for families sorting out payments. The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center takes Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and some insurance plans, and it stays connected to VA healthcare facilities. Staff includes a full-time staff equivalent of about 48, and they recorded over 10,000 patient days in 2023. All these parts work together to help folks get the nurse attention, rehab services, and comfort they need, all in one place, and honestly, it's a straightforward option for those needing this level of care in Newport News.

    People often ask...

    The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 11141 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601.

    No, The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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