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Award-Winning Skilled Nursing

Whether you need short-term or long-term skilled nursing care in Newport News, Virginia, the compassionate team at The Chesapeake’s Health Care Center puts you or your loved one right at the heart of everything we do. That’s why The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have awarded us a 4-Star rating, and why we’ve maintained an above-average CMS rating since 2016.

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Who is Skilled Nursing For?

Skilled nursing care is typically for individuals who require a higher level of medical care than can be provided in other settings, such as assisted living. It’s designed for people who:

Have chronic health conditions or illnesses
Need ongoing medical treatment or monitoring, such as wound care and medication management
Are recovering from surgery, an injury, or illness
Need help with daily living activities but also require medical supervision

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Key Benefits of Skilled Nursing Care

Faster Recovery
With professional medical assistance, residents can recover more quickly and effectively from surgeries, injuries, or illnesses, which may be harder to manage at home.

Family Peace of Mind
Families can feel more at ease knowing their loved ones are receiving round-the-clock care from skilled professionals.

Reduced Hospital Readmissions
Our skilled nursing care can help prevent complications that lead to hospital readmissions, resulting in better long-term health outcomes.

Coordination of Care
We’ll coordinate care between various healthcare providers, such as specialists, doctors, and therapists, to ensure all aspects of a resident’s health are managed efficiently and comprehensively.

24/7 Emergency Response
In case of a medical emergency, skilled nursing staff can quickly respond and provide immediate care, which can be especially crucial for those with serious health conditions.

Essential Care Services

We’re committed to ensuring that residents receive the finest in medical care and assistance while also having the support they need to maintain their dignity and comfort.

Medical Care and Support

24/7 Monitoring: Residents receive continuous care and monitoring, which is essential for those with complex medical needs or in recovery from surgery, illness, or injury.
Personalized Care Plans: Each individual receives a tailored care plan that addresses their unique medical, physical, and emotional needs, ensuring more effective treatment and recovery.
Medication Management: Nurses help with the administration of medications, ensuring residents take the right medications at the right time, reducing the risk of errors and complications associated with self-medication.
Rehabilitation Support: Our skilled nursing care includes access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, helping residents regain their independence or improve their quality of life.
Chronic Disease Management: For those with long-term medical conditions like heart disease or diabetes, The Chesapeake’s skilled nursing care provides expert management and oversight, preventing complications and enhancing overall health.
Pain Management: Our nurses help residents manage pain associated with illness or recovery, using a variety of medical interventions to ensure comfort.

Personal Care Services

Bathing and Showering Assistance: Our staff assist will with bathing or showering for residents who may have difficulty with personal hygiene, ensuring privacy and dignity while maintaining cleanliness.
Dressing and Grooming: We’ll provide assistance with dressing, as well as grooming tasks such as brushing hair, shaving, oral care, skin care, and nail care.
Toileting and Incontinence Care: Staff assist residents with toileting, including help with using the restroom and managing incontinence, to maintain personal hygiene and comfort.
Personal Laundry, Housekeeping, Linen Service: Our team ensures a clean, comfortable environment by providing regular housekeeping, fresh linens, and personal laundry services.
Mobility Support: Assistance with walking, getting in and out of bed, or transferring from a wheelchair to a chair, ensuring safety and preventing falls.
Eating and Feeding Assistance: For residents who need help with feeding, skilled nursing staff provide assistance during mealtimes, whether it’s cutting food, feeding directly, or monitoring for safety during eating.
Companionship and Emotional Support: Offering social interaction, engaging in activities, and providing emotional support to combat loneliness and help maintain a positive outlook.

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Our Skilled Nursing Team

Our multidisciplinary team holds all relevant state licenses and certifications and undergoes regular training to stay current with best practices in senior healthcare. The team includes:

Medical Director
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Nursing Assistants
Licensed Therapists (Physical, Occupational + Speech)
Licensed Social Worker
Registered Dietician
Healthcare Administrator
Admissions Director
RN Leaders
- Team Educator
- Director of Nursing
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- MDS Coordinator
- Infection Preventionist
Medical Provider Partners
- Psych Physician
- Wound Physician
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry

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Treatments and Therapies

Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies
Wound Care
Cardiac Care
CVA/Stroke Care
Infectious Disease Care
Joint Replacement/Fracture Care
IV Therapy/TPN/Antibiotic Management

Take a Look at The Chesapeake

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In Their Own Words

Everyone we spoke with was smiling and very professional. I believe both environment and helpful staff are critical to the healing and well being of the residents.

Family Member of Resident

Lee G.

The Chesapeake feels like a family of people like me. Everything is so well-coordinated and the people are very friendly.

Resident

Leroy H.

We absolutely love our Mothers room! I would love to live in a place like this myself! It’s very clean, functional, and updated, with a great layout without feeling cramped. I love the natural light.

Family Member of Resident

Joanne G.

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FAQs

The Health Care Center is in the skilled nursing neighborhood of The Chesapeake, a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It’s located on the community campus at 955 Harpersville Road in Newport News, Virginia.

All health care rooms are private, and each is furnished with a bed, nightstand, table lamp, television and chair. Residents are encouraged to personalize their suites with items from home such as photographs, books and artwork.

Still Have Questions?

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Would You Like to Know More About The Chesapeake?

Our expert team is here with the answers. We can schedule a visit, too. Just reach out, and we’ll get back to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you.