The Westmont at Short Pump is an assisted living community in Glen Allen, VA.
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The Westmont at Short Pump in Glen Allen, VA
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14399 North Gayton Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as welcoming and attentive to their day-to-day needs.
Many reviewers talk about feeling greeted right away and having a staff that is friendly and professional. Several also mention that care teams respond to concerns and help with transitions, including onboarding and settling in. A reviewer also notes staff know residents by name and stay attentive.
Residents and families describe hands-on nursing support when health needs change.
At least two reviewers highlight nursing and medical follow-through as meaningful, including situations involving hospice and day-to-day medication needs. One family describes nurses and CNAs making a difficult period feel manageable and providing compassionate support. Another reviewer describes nursing contacting family when a resident is not feeling well and coordinating medication changes.
Memory care reviews include concerns about staffing and the amount of stimulation.
Two reviews mention memory care specifically and raise issues that stand out from the otherwise positive feedback. One reviewer describes staff as poorly trained or supervised and reports yelling at residents, with limited memory care expertise. Another reviewer says memory care activities are minimal and that TV is the main source of stimulation.
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170 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Richmond International (20 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesThe Westmont at Short Pump is located at 14399 North Gayton Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 in Henrico County, Virginia
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