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Sentara Nursing Center Hampton

Sentara Nursing Center Hampton is a nursing home community in Hampton, VA.

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2230 Executive Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

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4.5 from 124 reviews
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Overall Review of Sentara Nursing Center Hampton

common 14 reviews mention this

Cleanliness shows up often

Residents and families repeatedly mention the facility stays clean and well kept.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean, well maintained, and not smelling like a typical long-term care setting. Several also connect that cleanliness with feeling more comfortable during visits. A smaller set of reviews raises a different cleanliness concern, citing bugs/roaches and unwanted pests.

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Staff compassion is a core theme

Reviews frequently praise staff for being friendly, attentive, and supportive toward residents.

A large share of reviewers describe staff as welcoming and genuinely caring, often saying they treat residents like family. Families also mention being kept informed and getting help when they call. In contrast, a recurring negative thread is that some staff actions or responsiveness fell short, including examples of delayed communication or inadequate follow-through on basic needs.

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Food quality stands out

Food is a frequent bright spot in reviews, with praise for how meals are served.

Several reviews directly mention food quality, describing it as awesome, delicious, or made-from-scratch. Some reviewers also tie meals to satisfaction during rehab and mention dietary adherence or enjoyment of what was served. One review notes trouble with diet consistency, and another complains about meal handling and setup, so food experiences are not uniform.

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Rehab progress and monitoring

Residents and families describe meaningful rehab support, therapy involvement, and close monitoring of care.

Many reviewers point to therapy and rehabilitation as a key part of the experience, including seeing improvements like walking with a walker. Others mention staff coordinating care, arranging transport for appointments, and encouraging social interaction and participation. However, a smaller number of reviews describe serious care breakdowns—such as issues with eating assistance, hygiene/basic care, medication oversight, or when communication updates stopped.

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Dining room-style service and diets

The community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets mentioned in reviews.

The community’s dining approach includes restaurant-style service, and reviewers frequently comment on meals and how they are delivered. Reviews also reference diet-related needs such as restrictions and help around meals, aligning with what residents describe when discussing eating and food setup. A minority of reviews dispute whether diet and meal support were handled correctly for specific needs.

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Nearby medical options are close

Residents and families can access nearby physician and hospital services within a short drive.

The area includes multiple nearby physician offices and a hospital option close to the community. This proximity can matter for rehab and ongoing medical needs, which is a topic that comes up in several reviews discussing how care teams coordinate outside appointments. If you plan frequent visits, you’ll have several options nearby for urgent or routine follow-up.

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Features

Housing

  • 86 resident community capacity 86 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 (8 miles away) Newport News Williamsburg International (8 miles away)
  • Norfolk International (15 miles away) Norfolk International (15 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

Physicians

  • Wagner Macula & Retina Center (0.1 miles)
  • Family Practice of Hampton Roads (0.3 miles)
  • TPMG Hampton Family Practice (0.3 miles)
  • Sentara Physical Medicine & Pain Management Specialists (0.5 miles)
  • Plastic Surgery Center of Hampton Roads (0.7 miles)
  • Tidewater Orthpaedic Associates (0.7 miles)
  • Hampton Roads Ent-Allergy (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
  • Bar Louie - Hampton (0.6 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (0.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Tommy's Restaurant (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sentara CarePlex Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Langley AFB Hospital (2.6 miles)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center Employee Health (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Langley AFB Satellite Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Langley Hospital Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 (1.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple (1.7 miles)
  • Warwick United Church of Christ (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Old Point Junction (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Victory Park (5.7 miles)

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