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Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center in Galax, VA

Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Galax, VA.

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Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center in Galax, VA

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining room featuring wooden tables and chairs, decorated with flowers and artwork.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with beige sofas, a wall-mounted TV, and large windows overlooking greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A simple hospital room with a bed, bedside table, and curtain-covered window.

  • Windows

    A sunlit dining area with tables, chairs, and a piano near large windows.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room equipped with parallel bars, gym balls, and various exercise equipment.

  • Office

    A reception desk in an office setting, featuring a well-organized workspace.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two beds separated by curtains, featuring maroon bedspreads and a window view.

  • Staircase

    A physical therapy clinic with exercise equipment and a rehabilitation staircase.

202 Painter Street, Galax, VA 24333

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4.5 from 89 reviews
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Overall Review of Waddell Nursing And Rehab Center

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families consistently describe caring, welcoming staff.

Across many reviews, residents and families say the staff greet visitors kindly, stay attentive to needs, and respond with professionalism. Multiple accounts mention nurses, aides, and departments working together smoothly, including keeping families informed. Residents and families also describe leadership and front-office support as helpful during admissions, transitions, and questions.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy helps patients improve

Therapy teams receive praise for helping people regain function.

Several reviews describe physical and occupational therapy as a key part of recovery, including helping people get back home or make noticeable improvements. A few families also mention therapy support alongside nursing care when a loved one needed follow-up after a hospital stay. While experiences vary by person, the therapy effort is a recurring reason reviewers recommend the community for rehab.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed spot

Dining receives both praise and repeated complaints about variety.

Some residents and families say the food is good and that it helps make transitions smoother. At the same time, multiple reviews complain about taste, repetition, and meals that did not meet needs during recovery. One reviewer specifically questions the kitchen’s approach to diabetic meals, describing limited options for weight-loss diets and feeling that portions affect nutrition.

  • A sunlit dining area with tables, chairs, and a piano near large windows.
  • A cozy dining room featuring wooden tables and chairs, decorated with flowers and artwork.
common 5 reviews mention this

Clean environment is repeatedly noted

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-managed facility.

More than a handful of reviews comment on cleanliness and everyday maintenance, including the building and grounds. Some accounts describe the environment as easy to access and well kept, alongside organized operations. Even among mixed reviews, the cleanliness theme shows up often, suggesting it’s an area the community generally maintains.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care continuity concerns show up

A few reviews raise concerns about monitoring and follow-through.

While many reviews are highly positive about care, a small set describes serious lapses in attention and timing. One review alleges delayed checking contributed to a fall and another describes a choking incident before staff noticed. Another reviewer mentions a bed sore developing during a period when family visitation was limited and questions whether the issue was being handled as transparently as expected.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents are described as staying active through planned activities.

Some reviewers highlight activity programming and staff that keep residents engaged and upbeat. These comments align with the community’s emphasis on scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored programming, including day trips and resident-run events. At least a couple of reviews tie this activity support to residents appearing happier and more active.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 135 resident community capacity 135 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

  • 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

Physicians

  • Heart & Vascular Center (0.1 miles)
  • Oldtown Medical Care (0.2 miles)
  • Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Galax (1 miles)
  • Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine - Galax (1 miles)
  • Carilion Clinic Orthopaedics Surgery - Galax (1.1 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Physicians for Women (1.1 miles)
  • Twin County Surgery (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Stringbean (0.3 miles)
  • Crooked Creek CafĂ© (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hardee's (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.4 miles)
  • David's Tacos (2.5 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (2.5 miles)
  • Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant (2.6 miles)
  • KFC (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Galax Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)
  • Seventh Day Adventist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Faith Temple (0.8 miles)
  • Wings of the Lord (1 miles)
  • Endless Possibility Church (1.2 miles)
  • Bible Baptist Church (1.7 miles)
  • Hillcrest Baptist Church (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Mountain View Park (0.6 miles)
  • New River Trail (0.8 miles)
  • Matthews State Forest (1.9 miles)
  • Crooked Creek Fish Management Area (6.8 miles)
  • New River Trail State Park At Fries Junction (7.3 miles)
  • Granite Quarry Overlook (11.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Galax Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Woody's Pharmacy (12.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (12.3 miles)
  • Webb's Family Pharmacy (12.4 miles)
  • Nuckolls Drug Co. (13 miles)

Hospitals

  • Twin County Regional Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Life Point Hospitals (1 miles)
  • Mountain High Chiropractic (1.6 miles)
  • Horizon Medical Equipment (2.5 miles)
  • Rehab Services Hillsville-Tcrh (13.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (1.6 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Twin County Cinemas III (2.4 miles)

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