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Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna, VA

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

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Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna, VA

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  • Outdoor

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  • Exercise Equipment

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  • Healthcare

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595 Vaden Drive, Gretna, VA 24557

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

4.9 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center

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Physical therapy stands out

Residents highlight physical therapy as a key part of recovery.

Several reviews point to the physical therapy team as a standout, including praise for helping residents regain mobility and strength. In particular, residents describe therapy that felt thorough, professional, and focused on getting them back on their feet. The rehab experience is repeatedly framed as a major reason visits were positive.

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Staff care and responsiveness

The nursing and caregiving staff are described as kind and attentive.

Many reviews describe staff members who are friendly, respectful, and attentive to both residents and families. Residents and visitors also mention communication and support, including care that feels organized and responsive to changing needs. Even when criticism appears, it is directed at specific interactions rather than the overall goal of care.

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Clean, well-kept facility

Cleanliness is a consistently mentioned part of the experience.

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and well kept, including clean rooms and a generally pleasant environment. Some reviews also call out that housekeeping and laundry support is noticeable to families and visitors. A smaller number of comments mention problems that needed follow-up after arrival.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Residents and families appreciate the range of activities available.

Reviews frequently mention scheduled daily activities and resident options that help pass the time and support social engagement. Families describe residents being encouraged to attend activities, rather than spending the day isolated in their rooms. A few reviews emphasize the importance of consistently engaging residents with more proactive coordination.

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Food quality is mixed

Dining is a point where residents’ experiences vary.

Some reviews praise food and improvements they noticed over time, while others describe meals as less satisfying and mention food being a weak spot. A comment also notes that families may occasionally need to bring food in response to preferences. Overall, dining appears inconsistent across different experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 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

Pharmacies

  • Gretna Drug Co. (0.5 miles)
  • Commonwealth Pharmacy Chatham (8.8 miles)
  • Chatham Family Pharmacy (11.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (11.3 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (12.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (12.5 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (12.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Kingdom Hall-Jehovah's Witness (0.6 miles)
  • Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Antioch Baptist Church (3.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4 miles)
  • Piney Fork Baptist (4 miles)
  • Pittsville Pentecostal Church (4.2 miles)
  • Green Pond Baptist (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • El Cazador (0.8 miles)
  • C & E's Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Krispy Krunchy Chicken (4.4 miles)
  • Kim's Kitchen (8.3 miles)
  • El Cazador (8.8 miles)
  • Pino's Pizza Italian Restaurant (8.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Centra Health Medical Center-Gretna (1.7 miles)
  • Chatham Family Medical Center (6.7 miles)
  • Staunton River Family Physicians (11 miles)
  • East Lake Medical Center (16 miles)
  • Volens Family Practice (21 miles)
  • Village Family Physicians (21.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Callands Coffee (8.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pittsylvania County Health (10.9 miles)

Parks

  • Smith Mountain Lake State Park (15.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16 miles)
  • Samsons Taxidermy (16.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (21.5 miles)

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