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Kempsville Health & Rehab Center

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

5520 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-VA-495232-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Record Period
2019–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from July 2019 to February 2026, state surveyors documented 34 findings at Kempsville Health & Rehab Center; 34 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
3
2019–2026, standard
Findings
34
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
34
Of 34 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019: 13 findings across 1 inspection1320191 inspection2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 inspections2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 15 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11520221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 inspections2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 inspections2026: 6 findings across 1 inspection62026*1 inspection2019: 13 findings across 1 inspection1320191 insp.2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 15 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11520221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 insp.2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 insp.2026: 6 findings across 1 inspection62026*1 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20191130
2020000
2021000
20221151
2023000
2024000
2025000
2026160

What the Record Shows

  • 34 of 34 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, February 26, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level D).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    15 findings

    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2022
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022
    • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 17, 2022

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2019

    Standard health inspection

    13 findings

    • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2019

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in July 2019, January 2022 and February 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    The First 48 Hours, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F655 in January 2022 and February 2026. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F655 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in July 2019 and January 2022. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F656 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in July 2019 and January 2022. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F657 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in July 2019 and January 2022. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F686 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F761 in January 2022 and February 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192226F761 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?

    The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  6. 06

    How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

    Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  8. 08

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts July 11, 2019; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Virginia state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 11, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 18, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Virginia state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 495232

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowJuly 11, 2019 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before July 2019 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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