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Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester, VA

Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Gloucester, VA.

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Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center

Post Office Box 887, Gloucester, VA 23061

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

4.3 from 69 reviews
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Overall Review of Walter Reed Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness is a mixed bag

Some residents report long delays after calling for help.

A few reviews describe times when help was slow after pressing the call button, including reports of waiting for extended periods. Some families also describe instances where staff attention seemed delayed during urgent moments. At the same time, many other reviews praise staff as responsive and attentive, so experiences appear to vary.

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff care and professionalism are praised

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, professional, and helpful.

Across numerous reviews, residents and families highlight friendly, caring staff and note that questions and concerns are addressed. Several reviews specifically mention nurses, aides, and the broader care team as knowledgeable and supportive. Many families also mention communication and follow-through with care updates.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up often

Residents and families frequently mention the food positively.

Multiple reviews comment on how good the meals are, with some describing the food as very good or amazing. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents linking meals to an overall positive experience. A review focused on memory care also notes that the food is good.

  • An indoor dining area with several tables and chairs arranged in a spacious room.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Facility condition is a recurring issue

Several reviews point to upkeep and upgrade needs in parts of the building.

Some reviews describe the building as outdated or in need of repair, including concerns about areas like an older unit. There are also complaints about maintenance and cleanliness, including one review citing visible mold and overall poor upkeep. Other reviews say the facility is clean, suggesting conditions may vary by area and timeframe.

common 3 reviews mention this

Secure memory care is described

Residents describe a secure memory care setup for Alzheimer’s care.

A small number of reviews mention a secured Alzheimer’s or memory care unit, describing added security features. These reviews suggest the facility could meet needs for residents who require that environment. One memory care-focused review also adds that the unit is smaller and activity options may be limited due to residents’ dementia stage.

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Features

Housing

  • 181 resident community capacity 181 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

  • Newport News Williamsburg International (19 miles away) Newport News Williamsburg International (19 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

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses (0.8 miles)
  • Rising Valley Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ (2.3 miles)
  • New Hope Baptist Church (4.9 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (6.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (6.1 miles)
  • Cornerstone Fellowship Church (7.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Anna's Italian Pizza Restaurant (1 miles)
  • Bangkok Noi Thai Cuisine (1.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.8 miles)
  • Burger King (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (9.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.5 miles)
  • Hudgins Pharmacy (10 miles)
  • Mathews Pharmacy (10.1 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (10.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Courthouse Family Medicine (1 miles)
  • Chesapeake Therapists (1.2 miles)
  • Direct Access Internal Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Courthouse Pediatrics (1.3 miles)
  • Peninsula Cancer Institute (2.2 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Associates of Gloucester (2.2 miles)
  • York River Orthopaedics (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Sweet Tooth Cafe & Bakery (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • The Daily Grind Coffee House (10 miles)
  • Richardson's Cafe (10.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.9 miles)
  • Artistic Creations Taxidermy (13 miles)
  • Grey's Point Train (14.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Machicomoco State Park (8.2 miles)
  • Gloucester Point Beach Park (11.5 miles)
  • York River State Park (11.7 miles)
  • York River State Park (12.4 miles)
  • Yorktown Battlefield (12.6 miles)
  • Waller Mill Park (13 miles)

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