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2.4 from 119 reviews
5 stars
33
4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
common17 reviews mention this
Staff friendliness shows up often
Many reviews describe attentive, friendly care during visits.
Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors describe nurses and doctors as friendly, caring, and quick to respond. Several also mention staff taking time to explain what was happening and helping families feel more comfortable. Even when wait times come up in other stories, the positive reviews consistently focus on respectful interactions and thorough care once staff were involved.
caveat17 reviews mention this
Long waits and workflow issues
Residents and visitors frequently mention very long waits.
A recurring concern is time spent waiting for evaluation, procedures, medications, or movement to the next step in care. Some reviews describe delays after arrival, including hours in waiting rooms or triage and long gaps between updates. Other stories describe added confusion during discharge or post-procedure logistics, where families report not knowing what was happening or when they would see their loved one next.
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Concerns about HIPAA and privacy
Some reviews raise privacy concerns around staff conduct.
A couple of reviews specifically call out HIPAA-related issues, including staff behavior described as unprofessional when discussing patient information where others could hear. Another review reports multiple HIPAA violations in a maternity setting and describes issues with confidentiality during complaint handling. These concerns are presented as a breakdown in discretion, not just a bedside-courtesy problem.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Dementia and psych ward complaints
Several reviews describe troubling experiences in behavioral care.
Some reviewers describe poor treatment experiences involving dementia-related visits and behavioral health units. One account describes a loved one brought in with early dementia who experienced rough handling and long triage time. Others report being put in a psych ward against their will, being neglected medically, or describing disrespect and lack of care in the psychiatric area. Taken together, these reviews focus less on medical outcomes and more on how staff responded to vulnerable patients.
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Features
Housing
95 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
Burlington International (22 miles away)
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
Hospitals
The Foundation of CVPH (0 miles)
Cvph Medical Center (0.1 miles)
CVPH MRI Waiting Room (0.2 miles)
BHSN Residential (0.2 miles)
Bhsn Apartment Program (0.9 miles)
CVPH Medical Center (2.5 miles)
Northwest Medical Center (18.1 miles)
Physicians
Dr Robert Adler (0 miles)
Hausrath Dr Stephen (0 miles)
Adirondack Primary Care (0.1 miles)
Stefan Turkula, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon (0.1 miles)
Lisa Mark, MD, FACS, Surgeon (0.1 miles)
Lake Champlain OB/GYN (0.1 miles)
Matarrese, Marissa Dr - Uvm Health Network Cvph Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery (0.1 miles)
Pharmacies
The Prescription Shoppe (0.1 miles)
Epic Pharmacies (0.5 miles)
Condo Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Kinney Drugs (1.8 miles)
Keeseville Pharmacy (13.6 miles)
Walgreens (17.6 miles)
Kinney Drugs (17.9 miles)
Restaurants
Merons Restaurant (0.2 miles)
Burger King (0.4 miles)
Duke's Diner (0.4 miles)
Michigans Plus (0.5 miles)
Hong Kong Jade Buffet (0.5 miles)
Papa Richie's (0.5 miles)
Subway (0.6 miles)
Parks
Melissa Penfield Park (0.5 miles)
Bailey Ave Playground (0.9 miles)
Plattsburgh Monument (0.9 miles)
Fisk Quarry Preserve (11.2 miles)
Vt State Parks - Sandb (12.4 miles)
Airport Park (14 miles)
Alburgh Dunes State Park (14.2 miles)
Cafes
My Cup of Tea (0.5 miles)
Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Irises Cafe and Wine Bar (0.9 miles)
Chapter One Coffee and Tea (0.9 miles)
Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (1.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Newman Center Bi John Xxiii College Comm Parish (0.5 miles)
Olva Rectory (1.3 miles)
St Anne's Shrine (15 miles)
Ascension Church (17.5 miles)
Theaters
Champlain Centre STM 8 (1 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak (1.2 miles)
Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) (2.7 miles)
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Artwork and Piano
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