Fairmont Crossing Health And Rehabilitation in Amherst, VA

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Fairmont Crossing Health And Rehabilitation in Amherst, VA

Fairmont Crossing Health And Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Amherst, VA.

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173 Brockman Park Drive, Amherst, VA 24521

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

4.4 from 87 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Fairmont Crossing Health And Rehabilitation

common 46 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring, attentive, and supportive.

Across many reviews, families praise the staff for treating residents with dignity and respect, staying engaged with both residents and caregivers, and communicating about health updates. Multiple reviewers describe nurses and therapists as professional and helpful, and several credit the team with meaningful recovery during rehab stays. A common thread is that people feel included in the care process rather than left on their own.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is hit or miss

Food quality is a frequent mixed point, with multiple reviews calling it poor or unappealing.

Some reviewers say meals were enjoyable or better than expected, and a few mention special meals when requested. Others describe overcooked or inedible food, cold sandwiches, and meals that did not look appetizing. Several families describe taking turns at mealtime or expressing frustration with the menu and preparation standards.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care team communication feels uneven

A few reviewers report delayed responses when help is needed.

While many reviews are positive about staff, some describe slow or missing responses after pressing the call button. One reviewer recounts an extended delay before medication help was provided, and another describes needing staff and not getting responses when calls were made. Separately, a review also raises concerns about gaps in medication delivery timing after discharge.

common 5 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy bring progress

Several reviews tie therapy and rehab to noticeable improvement.

Multiple reviewers describe rehab experiences where therapy helped rebuild strength or restore function after a hospitalization or surgery. Families mention that nurses and therapy teams worked with residents during short rehab stays and longer subacute recoveries. In at least one case, the reviewer credits care at the facility with major gains in mobility and daily eating.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews describe resident engagement through events, music, and planned activities.

Several reviews mention activities such as bingo, events in common areas, and scheduled daily activities, with residents attending or enjoying the time together. Others describe music and gatherings where residents requested songs, along with celebrations tied to the calendar. One review also notes resident improvement and engagement alongside the overall day-to-day routine.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some families question conditions

A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about facility conditions.

Most cleanliness comments are positive, but a few reviews describe problems that go beyond typical wear and tear. One reviewer reports visible pests and broken bathroom fixtures, while another mentions issues with food quality and ward experience alongside concerns about how care was handled. Another review also says the facility was clean for the most part, but pairs that with complaints about the overall experience.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing concerns come up after coverage ends

At least a couple of reviews flag cost concerns tied to coverage changes.

One reviewer says the post-Medicare period became extremely expensive and describes the total experience as difficult to manage after coverage ended. Another review raises questions about how charges are calculated, including mention of hearing-aid related costs and a mismatch in the amounts expected versus billed.

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

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (20 miles away) Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • The Filling Station (0.9 miles)
  • Loose Shoe Brewing Company (1.7 miles)
  • Briar Patch Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • Subway (3.1 miles)
  • New Yamazato (8.8 miles)
  • La Carreta Mexican Restaurant (10.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (9.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (10.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (13.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (13.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Blue Ridge Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.5 miles)
  • Living Water Baptist Church (7.6 miles)
  • Whole Truth (7.6 miles)
  • Central Baptist Church (9.1 miles)
  • Haven Mission Church (9.1 miles)
  • Grace Baptist Church (10.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Physicians Treatment Center (1.6 miles)
  • Amherst Family Physicians (1.6 miles)
  • CVFP Immediate Care Amelon (8.8 miles)
  • Johnson Health Center - Ahgnes U Bolusa-Sabugo MD (8.9 miles)
  • Appomattox Family Practice (9.4 miles)
  • Dr Dobyns Family Practice (10 miles)
  • Centra Breast Imaging Center (12.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.8 miles)
  • Roseland Rescue Squad Heliport (13.1 miles)
  • Amtrak (13.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Golf Park Coffee (12.2 miles)
  • Mission House Coffee (12.6 miles)
  • Cinn City (12.9 miles)
  • 5th St Grind (12.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.4 miles)

Parks

  • Riverside Park (12.4 miles)
  • Riveredge Park (12.5 miles)
  • Percival's Island (12.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Centra Health Home Health (12.7 miles)
  • Lynchburg General Hospital (12.7 miles)
  • Arise Residential Treatment (12.7 miles)
  • Virginia Baptist Hospital (12.8 miles)
  • Centra (13.4 miles)
  • Centra Health (13.5 miles)
  • Centra Health (13.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Venue Cinemas (14.1 miles)

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