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4.8 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Suwannee Valley Nursing Center
common19 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive.
Across many reviews, residents and families talk about staff who are friendly, professional, and attentive to individual needs. Several note follow-up after discharge, and others describe respectful, calm day-to-day interactions. A pair of reviews also raises concerns about care gaps, which suggests experiences can vary.
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Clean, secure facility is a repeated note
Cleanliness and a secure environment come up repeatedly in reviews.
Multiple reviewers mention the facility being clean and well kept, including comments about cleanliness during a short-term rehab stay. Others describe it as calm and courteous, reinforcing the overall impression of a managed environment. One of the critical reviews focuses on personal care issues rather than cleanliness, so cleanliness praise is not universal.
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Activities and the activity director
Residents are described as having regular activities to take part in.
Reviews mention scheduled activities and weekly opportunities for residents to participate. Several reviewers specifically highlight the activity director and the way residents respond to her. Others add examples like community events, which supports the idea that there is ongoing engagement on-site.
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Skilled nursing and PT rehab
Rehab experiences, including PT, are directly mentioned in reviews.
Two reviews describe short-term stays with a PT rehab program and name therapists who helped residents. One reviewer also frames the facility as a strong option for rehab, not just long-term care. Taken together, this points to rehab support being a meaningful part of residentsā experiences.
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Food quality is mixed
Food is mentioned both positively and negatively in reviews.
Some reviewers say the food is good, and others include nutrition as part of what they appreciated. At the same time, one critical review calls the food awful, noting how family members brought food. Another review is more focused on medication and care, so dining satisfaction varies by reviewer.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Concerns about staffing and care follow-through
A couple of reviews describe serious concerns about staffing and care follow-through.
Two critical reviews mention being short-staffed or slow to get help, including situations where assistance took a long time. Those same reviews describe problems with care and medication, and one also includes concerns around dehydration and urgent medical issues. While most reviews are positive about caregiving, these comments are clear outliers and worth considering closely.
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Features
Housing
60 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
First Advent Christian Church (0.1 miles)
Journey Church (0.1 miles)
Hawkins, Kathy (0.7 miles)
New Bethel Ame Church Parsonage (0.7 miles)
Jasper Ag (1.2 miles)
Jasper Spanish Seventh-Day (1.4 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (1.4 miles)
Physicians
North Florida Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
Renaldas A Smidtas & Associates (0.5 miles)
Family Focus Eye Care (14.5 miles)
Columbia Eye Associates & Family Focus Eye Care (14.6 miles)
Primary Care Center of Live Oak (14.7 miles)
Digestive Disease Center Of Live Oak (15.6 miles)
Children's Medical Center (16.2 miles)
Restaurants
Hardee's (0.2 miles)
H & M Restaurant (0.7 miles)
H & F Restaurant (0.8 miles)
Wendy's (5.5 miles)
Burger King (5.8 miles)
Sheffield's Country Kitchen (5.9 miles)
Subway (12.4 miles)
Hospitals
Trinity Community Hospital (0.4 miles)
Shands Live Oak Regional Medical Center (16.2 miles)
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center on seniors.fyi includes 8 photos including images showing landscaping, interior, kitchen, entrance, outdoor furniture, garden, windows, waiting area, and more.
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