7501 Heritage Village Plaza, Gainesville, VA 20155
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4.5 from 128 reviews
5 stars
98
4 stars
12
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 stars
9
Overall Review of Gainesville Health And Rehab Center
common32 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness stands out
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive, kind, and available when questions come up.
Across the reviews, people most often mention that staff are easy to reach and quick to respond, whether it is nursing needs, therapy updates, or help for day-to-day comfort. Many reviewers describe nurses, aides, and the front desk as polite, professional, and supportive during short stays and longer rehab periods. A few reviews contrast that with concerns about delays for assistance and breakdowns around shift changes, but even those comments often acknowledge that some individual staff members were caring.
common11 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy feel hands-on
Physical and occupational therapy show up in reviews as a key part of recovery.
Several residents and families specifically call out physical and occupational therapy as helpful, including sessions that came multiple times per day and support that aided strength and mobility. Wound care is also discussed as a meaningful part of treatment, with reviewers describing daily monitoring and dressing changes that helped improve concerns like open wounds and bed sores. A smaller set of reviews raises worries about consistency—such as therapy not being delivered as expected or staff seeming not to follow through when meals were requested.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Dining earns mixed reactions
Food quality is a common point of disagreement in the reviews.
Some families praise the food as tasty, with good portion sizes and the inclusion of dessert, and a few mention room- or facility-level dining as part of a positive stay. Others describe dining negatively, including comments that the food was terrible or disgusting. While restaurant-style dining and meal preparation are offered features, the reviews still land on both ends of the spectrum for day-to-day satisfaction.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities are available, not universal
Residents and visitors describe activities as a meaningful part of the routine.
A number of reviews highlight that activities are scheduled and that residents participate, including variety like outings, arts and crafts, movies, gardening, and church-related visits. Some reviewers specifically note that social services or activity planning helped make visits easier, and that residents appeared engaged. At the same time, a few comments mention gaps, including difficulty finding an activities director or concerns that bed-bound residents were not getting enough activity options.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Supervision and care communication worries
Several reviews raise concerns about constant-care needs and communication.
Some reviewers say the facility was not set up for truly constant supervision, with complaints that call-buzzer requests were not answered promptly and that attention to fall risk was insufficient. There are also reviews describing missed coordination around appointments and transportation, along with issues during care transitions such as shift-change communication or delays in therapy and medication routines. In contrast, other reviews describe frequent nurse availability and cleanliness, so the experience appears uneven depending on the situation and timing.
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Features
Housing
120 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
Washington Dulles International (13 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
High acuity care
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
Physicians
Arjun Medical Center (0.1 miles)
Teresa Delawter, MD (1.4 miles)
Galaria Plastic Surgery & Dermatology (2.3 miles)
Novant Health Uva Bristow Run Family Medicine (2.8 miles)
UVA Family Medicine Gainesville (2.8 miles)
Black & Kletz Allergy (4.8 miles)
Fairfax Family Practice Center PC (4.9 miles)
Restaurants
Rockwood (0.6 miles)
Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
Out of the Blue Crabs & Seafood (0.9 miles)
Uncle Julio's (1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Wegmans (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
Transportation
University Boulevard Commuter Lot (0.9 miles)
Parks
Somerset Playground (1.3 miles)
Catharpin Park (4.1 miles)
Vint Hill Dog Park (5.9 miles)
Great Meadow (11.2 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Grounds Central Station (8.1 miles)
Starbucks (8.4 miles)
Starbucks (9.2 miles)
Paris Baguette (9.3 miles)
Happy Creek Coffe (9.9 miles)
Hospitals
Novant Health Haymarket Medical Center (2.3 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Washington Dulles International (13 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
High acuity care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Inviting, modern setting with spacious rooms and attentive staff.
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