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Waterside Health & Rehab Center

249 South Newtown Rd

3.6(100 ratings)· Norfolk average: 3.8

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Quick Facts

Total units
197
Medicare rating
3 of 5

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Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
197
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 197 residents
Care setting
Accepts residents with tracheostomies and end-of-life needs

What Families Think

Reviews for Waterside Health & Rehab Center are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, compassionate care for short-term rehab and dementia residents, while others describe severe neglect, including a reported stage 4 bedsore and unsanitary conditions. The Google rating of 3.6 from 100 reviews reflects this inconsistency in resident experience.

The Good

  • Staff praised for kindness and dignity with residents
  • Nursing staff described as diligent monitoring fall risks
  • Therapy team helped residents meet goals to return home
  • Rooms and facility described as clean and comfortable
  • Staff accommodating with dementia and limited mobility residents

The Bad

  • One report of severe neglect leading to a stage 4 bedsore
  • One account describes trach and pain care mishandled by nurses
  • One reviewer described a persistent, unbearable odor in the facility
  • One report of no follow-up or condolences after a resident's death

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About Waterside Health & Rehab Center

Waterside Health & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Norfolk, Virginia. The community is licensed for up to 197 residents.

Families rate Waterside Health & Rehab Center 3.6 out of 5 based on 100 Google reviews.

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Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.6overall · 100 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (100)

Khalil Burgess

May 2026

via Google

I enjoyed my time at Waterside Health & Rehab. Thank you Kadijea & Caitlin (Social Services), Tracey (Admissions), Ciara (BOM), Ashley (Human Resources), the Life Enrichment team, Daja, V, Nate, Ms. Sharon, Gail, RT team. All these people played a role and took care of me during my time there.

Kim Feagley

Mar 2026

via Google

This was the worst experience I ever had to go through!. My daughter (FE27) was on end of life care at this facility. This was the only facility that would take her with a trach. It was so hard in the first place to have to do this and this place was horrible!. My daughter was a vegetable so I had to advocate for her. A lot of the nurses took this as an insult. Some examples are 1. I always left at night and came back in the morning. When I would come in my daughters trach humidifier was embedded on the side of her cheek. 2. When they put her new pain patches on, the nurse would just drop her back on the bed. 3. When she needed succtioning out, they would look at me like I was crazy for even asking them to do so one nurse would try and give my daughter who was a vegetable her meds in a cup and would lose a lot of it down her face. This is just a small amount on what happened here. I can't stress enough to do your research before placing a loved one at this facility!. I did do a complaint with headquarters and because I couldn't find my key code to access what they researched, the company said I had to start all over. Just crazy!.

M.J.

Jan 2026

via Google

My mother was a short term/therapy resident at Waterside Health and Rehab Center last month after a short hospitalization. I was impressed with the kindness and dignity the staff showed her as she has mild Dementia and this was the first time she had ever been in a facility and away from her home. They ensured she was safe and comfortable at all times. Every time I visited or called her (which were different hours of the day), she was always in good spirits, clean, had snacks available and most important, happy. My mother was a fall risk due to her overall diagnosis and ambulatory status. The nursing staff were diligent in monitoring her closely, assisting her to the restroom often, and ensuring her overall care was provided in a loving and caring manner. Therapy staff ensured she was meeting her goals so she could return home safely. I want to thank Waterside for everything they assisted my mother with. She is now home and doing well! Praying she never has to go to the hospital or a skilled nursing facility again but if it is ever needed, Waterside will be our first choice! 😊

Maureen Steinhouse

Dec 2025

via Google

Staff members are all friendly and accommodating, especially important over the Holidays. My elderly mother with limited mobility and diminished mental capacity is being accommodated with great care. The facility is clean and mom’s room is comfortable. Thank you for helping to ease our stress!

amarah m

Nov 2025

via Google

they neglected my grandpa so bad, everyday that i went to visit he was in worse shape than the last until he couldn’t be neglected anymore and they have sent no condolences since he passed in september. (the bare minimum) this facility cares about the money, not your loved ones. not to mention the place smells absolutely horrible its unbearable. How does a STAGE 4 bedsore happen when you are supposed to be moving your patients every couple hours?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Waterside Health & Rehab Center offer?

Waterside Health & Rehab Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Waterside Health & Rehab Center located?

Waterside Health & Rehab Center is located at 249 South Newtown Rd in Norfolk, Virginia.

What do families say about Waterside Health & Rehab Center?

Reviews for Waterside Health & Rehab Center are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, compassionate care for short-term rehab and dementia residents, while others describe severe neglect, including a reported stage 4 bedsore and unsanitary conditions. The Google rating of 3.6 from 100 reviews reflects this inconsistency in resident experience.

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