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1 Vantage Drive Poquoson, VA 23662 · Poquoson County
CMS certification number 495264 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Virginia average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.43 hours per resident per day at Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab, below the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.48 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.03 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 44.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab: Medicare and Medicaid
Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Virginia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 29, 2024 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 70 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 70 citations at Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab across 4 inspection dates, 12 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 11, 2021. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (14) and resident rights (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, May 11, 2021). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 27, 2025 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EEnsure 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.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
August 29, 2024 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
May 11, 2021 · 36 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
EHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DHonor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
DNotify 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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
DPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
August 16, 2019 · 12 citations
EEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DImplement 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.
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Questions to ask on a tour of Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 11, 2021 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 11, 2021. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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5.1 mi
Sentara Careplex Hospital HamptonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 14m for patients treated and sent home
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5.9 mi
Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport NewsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home
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6.2 mi
Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport NewsEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 7m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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