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Lake Taylor Hosp

1309 KEMPSVILLE RD, NORFOLK, VA, 23502
(757) 461-5001
192 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
192
CMS facility ID
495117
Care type
Nursing home
County
Norfolk City
Facility name
Lake Taylor Hosp
Street address
1309 KEMPSVILLE RD
City / state / ZIP
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone
(757) 461-5001

Lake Taylor Hosp is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed for 192 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Virginia (117 beds).

It is one of 25 senior care facilities in Norfolk and 289 skilled nursing facilities across Virginia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Lake Taylor Hosp 34 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $59,150 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - Hospital district

Registered owners & officers

Hospital Authority of Norfolk
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 1988
Albert, Elizabeth
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2023
Allen, Suzanne
Governing body · Operational control — since 2024
Aramark Healthcare Support Services Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007
Armstrong, Melody
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2023
Bauman, Deborah
Director — since 2009
Durham, Calvin
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2010
Fogg, Robert
Officer · Operational control — since 2000
Hcare Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Lehew, Willette
Director — since 1999
Massey, Paul
Director — since 2023
Orsini, Thomas
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1999
Poston, Anita
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2004
Roberts-atwater, Beverly
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2012
Robinson, Bradbury
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2024
Ryan, John
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2025
Ward, Willie
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2024
Wilhelm, Karen
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Wolford, Lorraine
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1979-02-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$59,150 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-26
Nurse staffing
4.9 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
192
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-09-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-28
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-28
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-11-28
F-0700
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-11-28
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-02-09
2021-10-15Health inspection9 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0700
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0811
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2021-12-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-22
2 earlier / fire-safety inspections (20 citations)
2018-11-01Health inspection10 citations
F-0577
C · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2018-12-16
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2018-12-16
2018-11-01Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0007
C · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0013
C · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0018
C · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0023
C · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0033
C · No harm found
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0035
C · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0036
C · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2018-12-16
E-0037
C · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2018-12-16
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-01-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-01-24

Federal penalties

2025-09-26Fine$59,150
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 495117.
What people say on Google.
2.9124 ratings on Google
★★★★★Ron Badach · 2026-03-27 · via Google

“My mom received terrific rehabilitative care from Michelle, Kim and Nadia up front as well as countless others. Her stay was critical to bring her to her next level. The feeling was always upbeat and everyone was gracious enough to help us with any concerns. They even were a big part of getting her set up in her new facility which is a lot on families to navigate. The facility was immaculate. High…”

★★★★★Kendall Sheldon · 2026-03-13 · via Google

“Lake Taylor took wonderful care of our dad and family, and we were there for an extended stay. The staff, especially on the Beechwood wing was the BEST, from the manager to the nurses, aids, social worker, custodial and food service.”

★Lorena Villareal · 2025-11-24 · via Google

“If you are considering placing a loved one at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital — especially on the Beachwood unit — I strongly urge you to think twice. My family’s experience with my grandfather’s care here has been nothing short of alarming and deeply disappointing. During his stay, my grandfather experienced multiple falls, each serious enough that he had to be sent to the ER and then tra…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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