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Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville, VA

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

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505 West Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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4.1 from 124 reviews
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Overall Review of Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness varies

Residents and families describe attentive, caring staff, even though staffing responsiveness sometimes falls short.

Many reviews emphasize staff members who are friendly, supportive, and focused on meeting residents’ day-to-day needs, including nursing, rehab, and front-desk help. Some families specifically thank nurses, therapy staff, and activity/social services for going above and beyond. At the same time, multiple reviewers describe delays with basic assistance, limited answers after hours, and problems with call-button response.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support stands out

Rehabilitation and therapy are consistently highlighted as a major reason families choose this facility.

Several reviews single out the rehab team, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as effective and well-organized, with progress that families can see. A few reviewers also describe therapy staff taking time with patients and coordinating care around discharge. Even in reviews that are otherwise critical, therapy staff are sometimes mentioned as a relative bright spot.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and recreation feel engaging

Residents can stay involved thanks to recreation and scheduled activities families describe as lively.

Reviews describe an activities team that plans multiple parts of the day and offers resident-centered programming. Families also mention specific events coordinated through the activities director, as well as social activities like bingo. Several reviewers connect these activities with a more comfortable experience during rehabilitation or longer stays.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleaning, odors, and upkeep raise concerns

Cleanliness and odor control are recurring concerns that some reviewers say affect the overall experience.

Some reviews praise rooms as clean and note good cleaning crews, including observations during visits. But other residents and families describe dirty conditions, urine odors in common areas or halls, and a dated or run-down feel in parts of the building. Several critical reviews connect these issues to hygiene needs and basic comfort.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is uneven

Food quality and dining experience draw mixed feedback, with multiple complaints about taste and temperature.

A number of reviewers say meals are fine or even good, and some note accommodations like gluten-free or managing diet needs. Others report food that is unappetizing, cold, or lacking seasoning, with complaints about portion size and presentation. Several critiques also tie food quality to general satisfaction with care during a stay.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Night staffing and communication problems

Multiple reviews describe short staffing and communication gaps, especially during nights and after-hours.

While some families describe good care overall, several reviews focus on nighttime coverage, delayed help with toileting and repositioning, and difficulty getting answers after hours. There are also complaints about phone calls and call-button response times, alongside frustration about not receiving timely updates. A few reviewers contrast this with day-shift experiences that they found more reliable.

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Features

Housing

  • 105 resident community capacity 105 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 (6 miles away) Charlottesville-Albermarle (6 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

Parks

  • Pen Park (0.7 miles)
  • Darden Towe Park (0.9 miles)
  • Riverview Park (1.8 miles)
  • IX Art Park (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Timberlakes Drug Store (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Octapharma Plasma (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Lewis & Clark Pharmaceuticals (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Riverside Lunch (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Guadalajara (1.3 miles)
  • Ace Biscuit & Barbecue (1.3 miles)
  • Guadalajara (1.4 miles)
  • Bodo's Bagels (1.4 miles)
  • MarieBette Cafe and Bakery (1.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Charlottesville Gastroenterology Associates (1.1 miles)
  • Dr Wolanski's Office (1.2 miles)
  • First Med (1.2 miles)
  • Dermatology PLC (1.2 miles)
  • William Fox, MD, FACP (1.2 miles)
  • Charlottesville Eye Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Pulmonary Allergy Clinic (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Mudhouse (1.5 miles)
  • Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • J Bird Supply (1.9 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Stonefield & IMAX (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • University Baptist Church (2.1 miles)

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