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Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA

Southside Community Hospital is a senior community in Farmville, VA.

Information last verified:

800 Oak St, Farmville, VA 23901

To contact a resident: (434) 392-8811

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.7 from 118 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
9
3 stars
2
2 stars
4
1 stars
61

Overall Review of Southside Community Hospital

common 22 reviews mention this

Kind, professional staff show up

Residents frequently describe staff as kind, professional, and attentive during care.

Many reviewers credit nurses, doctors, and other clinicians with making them feel comfortable, listened to, and cared for. Positive experiences often highlight clear explanations, supportive bedside manner, and responsiveness when family members were present. Even some reviewers who were unhappy with other parts of the visit still single out certain individuals or departments for better treatment.

caveat 34 reviews mention this

Long waits and weak communication

Multiple reviews complain about hours-long ER waiting and limited updates.

A recurring issue is waiting far longer than expected, with reviewers describing long stretches in the waiting room or delayed movement to a room. Alongside the delays, residents mention poor communication, missing urgency, and not being kept informed about what was happening next. Several accounts describe leaving to seek care elsewhere after extended waits.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent concern

Some residents describe cleanliness problems in multiple areas of care.

A handful of reviewers call out cleanliness issues, including reports of an unclean facility and concerns in maternity or related rooms. Other comments describe the need to bring your own items and complain that hygiene and supplies did not meet expectations. While some reviewers praise specific staff and departments as clean, cleanliness remains a concern in several negative reviews.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Costs and billing shock reviewers

Several reviews mention unexpectedly high charges for ER and outpatient services.

Some reviewers report very large bills for visits that they describe as brief or focused on tests and imaging. A few also describe difficulty getting itemized details or explain costs in a way that felt justified after the fact. Together, these comments make pricing feel like a major pain point for residents and families.

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Southside Community Hospital (0 miles)
  • Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (14.3 miles)
  • Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (14.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Southside Urology Clinic Pc (0 miles)
  • Cardiovascular Group Centra Stroobants Heart Cente (0.1 miles)
  • Stephen H Goldberger (0.2 miles)
  • Virginia Family Services Region 6 (0.2 miles)
  • Southside Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Longwood Speech Hearing (0.5 miles)
  • Deregibus Ed DR (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Joe's Seafood (0.2 miles)
  • Effingtons (0.5 miles)
  • Campagna (0.5 miles)
  • Catbird Rooftop Terrace (0.5 miles)
  • Effingham's (0.5 miles)
  • Subway (0.6 miles)
  • One19 (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Farmville Historic District (0.3 miles)
  • Iler Field (0.5 miles)
  • Skate Park (0.7 miles)
  • Riverside Park (0.8 miles)
  • High Bridge Trail State Park - River Road Access Mp146 (3.9 miles)
  • Sandy River Outdoor Adventure (5.1 miles)
  • Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park (9.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Farmville District United Methodist Office (0.3 miles)
  • Baptist Student Center (0.4 miles)
  • Northview Church (0.4 miles)
  • Johns Memorial Episcopal Church (0.4 miles)
  • Farmville United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
  • Farmville District UMC Youth (0.5 miles)
  • United Methodist Family Services (0.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (0.5 miles)
  • Lightning's Taxi Service (1.2 miles)
  • Sportsman Wildlife Taxidermy (6.3 miles)
  • U-Haul (15.3 miles)

Cafes

  • The Coffee Mill (0.6 miles)
  • Tony's Espresso (0.6 miles)
  • Uptown Coffee Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Charley's Waterfront Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Riverside Cafe (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Clark's Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Farmville Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Farmville Family Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Cumberland Pharmacy (14.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Sunchase Cinema 8 (1.6 miles)

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