Lake Taylor Hosp
1309 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 · (757) 461-5001 · CMS certification number 495117
Lake Taylor Hosp is a 192-bed government-run nursing home in Norfolk, Virginia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 24 health citations, 2 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Virginia average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 5 | 14.1 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.22 | 3.88 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 192 (about 154 residents a day) |
| County | Norfolk City |
| Last standard inspection | September 26, 2025 |
Inspection history
24 citations from 3 inspections, 2 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
September 26, 2025 5 citations · standard, complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Nov 28, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental
Tag F0908 · severity code D · corrected Feb 9, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0700 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Nov 28, 2025
October 15, 2021 9 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code G · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Honor 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0811 · severity code E · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0700 · severity code E · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0655 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0679 · severity code D · corrected Dec 22, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Nursing and Physician Services
Tag F0732 · severity code C · corrected Dec 22, 2021
November 1, 2018 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0623 · severity code E · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental
Tag F0925 · severity code E · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental
Tag F0921 · severity code E · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code E · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0636 · severity code D · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights
Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Dec 16, 2018
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Fine | $59,150 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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