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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Harbor'S Edge

One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 · All homes in Norfolk

Harbor'S Edge, a 33-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Norfolk, VA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
6.34
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
20
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
495395
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
Beds
33
Residents
29
In Hospital
No
County
Norfolk City
Last Inspection
Aug 11, 2022

Staffing Data

How the 6.34 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.73 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.20
CNA Hours
3.41
Total Nursing Hours
6.34 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.21
Nursing Turnover
40.8%
RN Turnover
54.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Harbor'S Edge

Harbor'S Edge operates 33 certified beds in Norfolk, VA with approximately 29 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 20 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 6.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.73 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare" provider, Harbor'S Edge falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (20 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 14, 2024 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 11, 2022 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 11, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 11, 2022 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 16, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0622

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 10, 2019 Tag: 0553

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0761

Ensure 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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2018 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 21, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 23.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 13.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 13.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 92.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 91.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Harbor'S Edge?
Harbor'S Edge has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Harbor'S Edge?
Harbor'S Edge reports 6.34 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.73 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.8%.
How many beds does Harbor'S Edge have?
Harbor'S Edge has 33 certified beds with approximately 29 residents. The facility is located at One Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Does Harbor'S Edge have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Harbor'S Edge has 20 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Harbor'S Edge received any fines or penalties?
No, Harbor'S Edge has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Harbor'S Edge?
Harbor'S Edge is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare".
When was Harbor'S Edge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Harbor'S Edge was on Aug 11, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Harbor'S Edge?
Harbor'S Edge is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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