RICHMOND, Va. — Last year, for the first time in a decade, the federal government terminated a Virginia nursing home’s certification, essentially deeming it unsafe for patients insured through Medicare and Medicaid to keep receiving care there. The state, meanwhile, allowed it to continue operating, though under strict guidelines.
Internal communication records obtained by CBS 6 revealed state licensing officials expressed concern about repeated violations identified in the facility, and according to CBS 6’s sources, they recommended denying a license renewal. However, that recommendation did not materialize.
Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach lost its Medicare and Medicaid funding in August 2025 for “failing to meet basic health and safety requirements.” It’s a rare and extreme regulatory action taken when issues persist at a facility without proper corrections, and it could force a facility to close…