Harrisonburg Health & Rehab Center

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Harrisonburg Health & Rehab Center

1225 Reservoir Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro The staff are described as very nice and genuinely caring about the residents' best interests.
    • pro Residents often enjoyed good relationships with their roommates and appreciated the company during visits.
    • pro The rehabilitation staff is noted to be competent and helpful in providing care.
    • pro The courtyard offers a pleasant outdoor space for residents, despite needing better maintenance.
    • pro The dining hall is recognized as a highlight of the facility, featuring high ceilings and long tables that create an inviting atmosphere.

    Cons

    • pro The facility is filthy, with dirty rooms and bathrooms that are infested with rats.
    • pro Residents experience significant weight loss due to the poor quality of food, which is often served cold and in insufficient quantities.
    • pro Call bells are frequently unanswered, leaving residents to fend for themselves.
    • pro Medication administration is inconsistent, and there is a lack of response from doctors and nurse practitioners regarding health issues.
    • pro The staff appear to be short-handed and overwhelmed, leading to a decline in the quality of care provided to residents.
    • pro Activities for residents are rare, resulting in prolonged isolation and inactivity.
    • pro The overall atmosphere of the facility feels drab and depressing, reminiscent of an outdated rehab center from the 1980s.
    • pro Some staff members exhibit rude behavior towards residents, contributing to a negative environment.
    • pro The halls are often crowded with medical carts and other obstructions, creating an uncomfortable living space for residents.
    • pro Although some staff are described as nice, many seem almost as unwell as the residents themselves, indicating a lack of professionalism or proper training among nursing staff.

    Review

    The experience of having a loved one admitted to a care facility can be profoundly distressing, especially when the quality of care falls significantly short of expectations. One particularly troubling review details a myriad of concerns regarding the conditions and treatment at such a facility. The reviewer expresses deep dissatisfaction with its cleanliness, noting that it is filthy and unkempt, with rooms and hallways in desperate need of repair. The pervasive odor of urine and feces underscores the lack of hygiene practices being upheld within the establishment. This reviewer’s disappointment is palpable as they describe their father losing nearly 30 pounds within two months due to poor food quality—a sentiment that resonates with other family members who have witnessed similar declines in their loved ones’ health.

    The complaints extend beyond dietary issues; the call bell system, which should provide residents with a lifeline for assistance, appears to be ineffective. Families report that staff members often prioritize personal conversations at the nursing station over attending to desperate needs from residents who are left unattended. Complaints about medication not being administered further exacerbate already alarming levels of care neglect. Inadequate staffing levels appear to contribute significantly to this problem, leading to an environment where residents must fend for themselves and suffer as a result.

    The overall atmosphere described by reviewers paints a picture of neglect and disarray rather than support and rehabilitation. Reviews mention the absence of activities to engage residents meaningfully—those living in these facilities often find themselves isolated in their rooms or watching television alone. Even attempts at therapy seem sporadic, suggesting that physical rehabilitation might not be adequately prioritized. Consequently, some residents regress physically; one family's experience highlights how a loved one transitioned from using a walker to becoming completely immobile due to insufficient encouragement or intervention from staff.

    Amidst these damning accounts, there are occasional positive remarks about individual staff members' kindness toward residents. However, this does little to overshadow concerns about their insufficient training or concurrent struggles with their own health issues affecting job performance. This dichotomy reflects poorly on management practices within the facility—demonstrating either an inadequate hiring process or insufficient training protocols for nursing staff who should ideally offer competent medical attention tailored to each resident’s needs.

    Reviewers also speak candidly about how few genuine recreational opportunities exist for residents beyond sporadic scheduled visits from external entertainers or therapists who may offer moments of respite but cannot fill the gaping void left by staff inactivity during regular hours. The setting itself—characterized by drab aesthetics reminiscent of an outdated rehabilitation center—contributes further to feelings of depression expressed by relatives visiting their loved ones. Comments regarding underwhelming outdoor spaces and dining areas reflect missed opportunities for creating engaging communal experiences vital for mental well-being.

    Ultimately, family members share feelings of guilt and frustration over choosing such facilities—not necessarily due to lack of effort but often constrained by financial limitations that restrict access to better-quality care homes available nearby. While safety is acknowledged as a primary concern—and caregivers are recognized as having good intentions—the overwhelming consensus points toward systemic failures that leave beloved family members suffering without adequate support or recovery prospects within these establishments. It leaves families grappling not only with heartache over their loved one's condition but also questioning what could have been done differently had they sought another facility—or could even afford it in today's challenging economic landscape.

    Features

    Housing

    • 180 resident community capacity 180 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    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

    Description

    The Harrisonburg Health & Rehab Center in Harrisonburg, VA is an assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents. The community features a beauty salon where residents can pamper themselves, as well as cable or satellite TV for entertainment. Community operated transportation is available for easy access to nearby locations, and a computer center is provided for residents to stay connected.

    The dining room offers restaurant-style dining with meal preparation and service, accommodating special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diets. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment. The community also offers move-in coordination for a smooth transition.

    Residents can enjoy the fitness room and wellness center to stay active and maintain their physical health. There is also a gaming room, small library, and outdoor space for recreational activities. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available throughout the community.

    Care services include 24-hour call system and supervision, along with assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is provided to ensure residents receive their medications on time. A mental wellness program is available to support residents' emotional well-being.

    Concierge services are offered for any additional needs or requests, and fitness programs and scheduled daily activities provide opportunities for social engagement and enjoyment. Planned day trips allow residents to explore the local area.

    The community's convenient location provides easy access to various amenities nearby, including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals.

    Overall, the Harrisonburg Health & Rehab Center offers a comprehensive range of amenities and care services in a comfortable environment for seniors seeking assisted living in Harrisonburg, VA.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Physicians

    • Emergicare (0.1 miles)
    • Harrisonburg Medical Associates (0.6 miles)
    • Sentara Evelyn Byrd Health Center (0.6 miles)
    • Diab Fadi H MD Fadi H Diab, MD (0.6 miles)
    • Rockingham Eye Physicians & Assoc PC (0.7 miles)
    • Harrisonburg Family Practice (0.7 miles)
    • Kathleen Dr - Iudica Kathleen S Iudica MD (0.7 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Hardee's (0.1 miles)
    • Golden China Restaurant (0.2 miles)
    • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
    • Qdoba Mexican Eats (0.4 miles)
    • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
    • Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse (0.5 miles)
    • O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (0.5 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
    • Walmart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Park View Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Health Mart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
    • Epic Pharmacies (1.8 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
    • Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
    • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
    • Greenberry's Coffee Co. (1.2 miles)
    • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
    • Starbucks (1.4 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Rockingham Memorial Hospital (0.4 miles)
    • Healthsource (0.7 miles)
    • Rockingham Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles)
    • Rmh Women's Health Focus (0.9 miles)

    Theaters

    • Regal Harrisonburg (0.6 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Muhlenberg Lutheran Church (0.8 miles)
    • Valley Church (0.9 miles)
    • Harrisonburg First Church of the Brethern (1.5 miles)

    Parks

    • A Dream Come True Playground (1.1 miles)
    • Purcell Park (1.2 miles)
    • Harrisonburg Parks & Rec Department (1.6 miles)

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