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Albemarle Health And Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA

Albemarle Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Charlottesville, VA.

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Albemarle Health And Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA

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  • Building

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  • Landscaping

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  • Entrance

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  • Exercise Equipment

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  • Gym

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1540 Founders Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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

3.9 from 121 reviews
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Overall Review of Albemarle Health And Rehabilitation Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Caring staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, supportive care from the team.

Many reviews emphasize the kindness and responsiveness they saw from nurses, caregivers, and therapists. Several mention staff going out of their way to support families with communication and day-to-day needs, and to help residents feel more comfortable during recovery. There are also a few sharper negative reviews about staff behavior and respect, but the dominant pattern is people feeling taken care of by the staff they encountered.

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Clean building and rooms

Multiple reviewers point to a clean, well-kept facility.

A recurring point in the feedback is that the facility looks clean and maintained, including common areas and rooms. Some reviewers specifically mention a clean reception area and an overall impression of cleanliness during visits. A smaller set of reviews describe dirty rooms or unsanitary linens, which contrasts with the more common cleanliness comments.

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Rehab therapy leads to progress

Therapists are repeatedly credited with helping residents improve.

Several reviews describe physical and occupational therapy as a major driver of recovery, including residents becoming more independent and able to participate in therapy sessions. Reviewers also mention supportive therapy interactions and praise for specific therapists. At the same time, a few highly negative reviews describe poor care coordination or medication issues, which shows therapy quality isn’t consistently experienced across every stay.

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Activities team adds structure

Residents and visitors highlight engagement through planned activities.

Some reviewers call out the activities team as especially helpful and passionate, and they mention organized daily activity. A few reviews also connect the presence of activities to a more positive experience for residents during rehabilitation. Reviews about activities are more mixed than feedback about staff and cleanliness, but when mentioned positively, it’s tied to day-to-day engagement.

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Food quality is a frequent complaint

Food quality and meal consistency draw repeated criticism.

Several reviews say the food quality isn’t good, describing it as cold, poorly portioned, or not matching what residents expect from menus. Others add concerns about dining options and the overall dining experience. While a few reviewers say they liked the food, the more common dining feedback is that meals can be disappointing during a stay.

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Communication and call response concerns

Some families report difficulty reaching staff and slow responses to needs.

A number of reviews describe problems with communication after arrival, including delays in getting answers, returned calls, or follow-up on paperwork. Multiple reviews also mention long waits when using the call button or being left without prompt help. There are also a few reviews that describe staff as responsive and quick to help, but the negative communication pattern is prominent enough to stand out.

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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

  • Charlottesville-Albermarle (10 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (10 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Timberlakes Drug Store (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Timberwood Tap House (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.1 miles)
  • Brazos Tacos (2.1 miles)
  • Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery (2.2 miles)
  • Durty Nelly's Pub-Wayside Deli (2.2 miles)
  • Southern Crescent Galley and Bar (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Charlottesville (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Belmont Park (1.8 miles)
  • Tonsler Park (2.1 miles)
  • IX Art Park (2.2 miles)
  • Riverview Park (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • J Bird Supply (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (2.5 miles)
  • Mudhouse (2.5 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Pathways Developmental Pediatrics (2.3 miles)
  • Downtown Family Health Care (2.4 miles)
  • UVA Adult Neurology Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • UVA Pulmonary Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Stephanie Ficht, NNP (2.4 miles)
  • UVA West Complex (2.5 miles)
  • Elson Student Health Center (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • UVA 3 Central (2.4 miles)
  • University of Virginia Health System : Infectious Diseases Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • UVA Hospital 4 Central (2.4 miles)
  • University Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • Rector & Visitors of The University of Virginia (2.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • University Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
  • St Paul's Memorial Church (2.8 miles)

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