Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring, attentive, and responsive.
Across the reviews, people describe staff members who treat residents with compassion, kindness, and respect. Many mention quick attention to needs and that nurses and aides are present when family members have questions. Several reviewers also highlight particular staff members by name when explaining why they felt confident in care.
common25 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept facility
Multiple reviewers praise the facility as consistently clean and well kept.
Many reviews specifically point to cleanlinessâdescribing the building as clean, with no odors, and generally neat and organized. Visitors also say the facility feels welcoming when they stop by. A smaller number of critical reviews mention cleanliness problems on specific visits, which is where the negative theme shows up.
common6 reviews mention this
Food is a frequent positive
Residents and families often mention good food and enjoyable dining.
Several reviewers say the food is great, superb, or noticeably supportive of residentsâ wellbeing. One resident is described as gaining weight because of the meals, and others mention specific items like chili and carrot cake. The community also offers meal preparation and service and supports special dietary restrictions in care routines.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews describe activities that help residents socialize and feel more at home.
Reviews frequently mention residents enjoying activities, including Bingo and other scheduled days. Family members also describe their loved ones as happy and socializing, with staff supporting participation. The communityâs program includes planned daily activities, resident-run activities, and day trips.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care and management complaints appear
A minority of reviews raise serious concerns about care quality and oversight.
Some critical reviews describe neglect-related issues such as neglected hygiene or delayed response to requests for help. A few also raise concerns about falls, skin issues like bed sores, or management and front-desk coverage. While most reviews are positive about day-to-day care, these negative accounts are prominent enough to stand apart from the general feedback.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
64 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Harmony Grove Baptist Church (2.2 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (4.7 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (5.9 miles)
White Stone Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
Lebanon Baptist Church (6.2 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (6.3 miles)
White Stone United Methodist Church (7.1 miles)
Transportation
Grey's Point Train (3.8 miles)
U-Haul International (6.8 miles)
Artistic Creations Taxidermy (9.4 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Marshall's Drug Store (4.1 miles)
The Medicine Shoppe (4.3 miles)
White Stone Pharmacy (7 miles)
Main Street Pharmacy (10.2 miles)
Kilmarnock Pharmacy (10.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (10.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (10.6 miles)
Restaurants
Merroir (4.1 miles)
Virginia Street Cafe (4.1 miles)
Hardee's (5.3 miles)
Willaby's Cafe (5.6 miles)
Chesapeake Club - East Room (5.6 miles)
Chesapeake Terrace (5.8 miles)
Windows on the Water (6 miles)
Physicians
Urbanna Family Practice (4.6 miles)
Cubbage B Keith MD Riverside Medical Group (6.6 miles)
White Stone Family Practice (6.6 miles)
Old Dominion Eye Care (8.9 miles)
Bay Internists (9.2 miles)
Northern Neck Free Health (9.2 miles)
Bon Secours Cancer Institute at Rappahannock General Hospital (9.2 miles)
Cafes
The Local (6.2 miles)
Something Different (6.3 miles)
Front Porch Coffeehouse (9.8 miles)
The Alley Cafe and Sports Bar (10.4 miles)
Sweet Tooth Cafe & Bakery (13.5 miles)
Theaters
Compass Entertainment Complex (7.6 miles)
Hospitals
Chesapeake Medical Group Pediatrics (9.1 miles)
Rappahannock Cancer Center (9.2 miles)
Walter Reed Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (13.1 miles)
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