SYNERGY Home Care of Central Virginia in Ashland, VA
SYNERGY Home Care of Central Virginia is a senior community in Ashland, VA.
Information last verified:
11159 Air Park Rd., Suite 4, Ashland, VA 23005
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
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Overall Review of SYNERGY Home Care of Central Virginia
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Families report hospice-aligned support
Residents describe hospice support that stays focused on comfort at home.
In the reviews, families connect Synergy HomeCare with comfort-focused hospice needs during a serious decline. One family credits the agency with helping them grant a wish to care for their loved one at home rather than in a hospital. Another describes the care as a meaningful part of a hospice team, including help with grooming and skin health.
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24-hour and respite coverage when needed
Care plans include around-the-clock support during critical periods.
Several reviews emphasize that the agency can step in for high-need periods. One family describes 24x7 care during hospice for multiple weeks. Another describes weekly respite care and occasional 24-hour coverage when family members need to be away.
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Scheduling flexibility and backup care
Residents and families report flexible scheduling and dependable coverage.
Reviews describe an ability to work around specific time needs and adjust when caregivers can’t cover a shift. Families mention arranging fewer hours than a different agency required, and one reviewer notes challenges when only a limited weekly schedule is needed. Multiple reviews also describe help with shift-fill situations and the use of alternate caregivers to keep care consistent.
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Communication keeps families informed
Families report clear communication and responsive updates during care.
Several reviews highlight how the agency communicated with them during ongoing care. One reviewer notes explanations and guidance for family members during hospice. Another mentions an administrator’s attentiveness and communication, and another describes immediate updates conveyed to the family, including responsiveness even late hours.
Punctuality shows up across multiple reviews. One reviewer describes a driver arriving on time, and another praises caregivers for arriving as expected and using the full scheduled time. A separate review also calls out that the caregiver was on time, alongside other positive observations about the visit.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Transportation
Richmond International (15 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Transportation
Hanover County Airport (0.1 miles)
Amtrak (6.9 miles)
Restaurants
Industrial Taphouse (0.9 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (3.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.8 miles)
Sports Page Bar and Grille (4.1 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
Walgreens (6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
Walgreens (7.5 miles)
Physicians
Pediatric Center (2.3 miles)
Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland (3.1 miles)
Hanover Family Physicians (3.4 miles)
John E. Truitt, DDS (4.2 miles)
Ortho Virginia (6.1 miles)
Laburnum Medical Center (6.1 miles)
Carl Barton Weiss, MD (6.1 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (4 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)
Panera Bread (6.4 miles)
Stir Crazy (8.2 miles)
Starbucks (9 miles)
Panera Bread (9 miles)
The Smoky Mug (9.3 miles)
Places of Worship
The Carson Building At New Hanover Presbyterian Church (4 miles)
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Home health care aides provide vital medical and non-medical support to individuals at home, assisting with daily living activities and promoting emotional well-being, while the demand for these services increases due to an aging population. Families benefit from in-home care's flexibility and cost-effectiveness but face challenges like scheduling consistency and caregiver turnover.
Older adults with urinary tract infections (UTIs) often present atypical symptoms, complicating diagnosis due to factors like incomplete bladder emptying and chronic health conditions that increase their susceptibility. Effective management involves prompt treatment with antibiotics, hydration, and preventive strategies while minimizing antibiotic resistance and focusing on holistic care approaches.
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Richmond International (15 miles away)
Caring, personable caregivers and attentive owners; some staff are highly capable and friendly.
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