Virginia Baptist Hospital Division - Guggenheimer in Lynchburg, VA

Virginia Baptist Hospital Division - Guggenheimer is a nursing home community in Lynchburg, VA.

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3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503

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

3.4 from 110 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
11
3 stars
4
2 stars
3
1 stars
38

Overall Review of Virginia Baptist Hospital Division - Guggenheimer

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Delays and scheduling frustrate families

Many reviewers report long waits, confusing check-in, and inconsistent scheduling.

A recurring complaint is that families are left waiting longer than expected, whether for registration, procedures, or admission timing. Several reviewers describe check-in and staffing issues that led to lateness, being told they are behind, or returning after being sent home. Others mention weak communication around when care would happen and how long it would take.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Breastfeeding support splits opinions

Breastfeeding help is described positively by some, but others report lacking guidance and rushed decisions.

Some reviewers specifically credit lactation support and breastfeeding education with helping them feel more confident. At least one reviewer says lactation help made a major difference during discouraging moments. Other reviewers, including those describing the “baby friendly” messaging, say they did not receive the early support they expected and felt formula and care decisions were handled without the kind of guidance they wanted.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Rooms and cleanliness come up

Reviewers mention cleanliness, but some also describe outdated rooms and maintenance problems.

There are multiple mentions of cleanliness alongside descriptions of rooms needing updates. Some reviewers describe the place as clean, while others report issues such as an unclean room condition and dissatisfaction with room setup. Another common thread is concern that spaces feel outdated, with at least one reviewer comparing the environment to a restrictive setting.

common 2 reviews mention this

Care teams are both praised and criticized

Residents frequently mention knowledgeable care teams that can make a difference in difficult moments.

While the reviews are mixed, some describe being heard, eased, and cared for by doctors and nurses during serious health situations. A few reviewers also mention specific team members standing out for professionalism and support. Other reviews express strong negative experiences with nursing behavior, but at least a couple stories highlight how much better care felt when staff communicated and responded appropriately.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 166 resident community capacity 166 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

  • Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (8 miles away) Lynchburg Municipal-Preston Glenn (8 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

Hospitals

  • Centra Health Home Health (0 miles)
  • Lynchburg General Hospital (0 miles)
  • Virginia Baptist Hospital (0 miles)
  • Centra (1.6 miles)
  • Centra Health (1.8 miles)
  • Centra Health (1.9 miles)
  • Arise Residential Treatment (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Centra Breast Imaging Center (0 miles)
  • Plastic Surgery Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Dermatology Consultants (0.1 miles)
  • Joiner Murray E Jr MD (1.5 miles)
  • Neurology Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Anesthesia Services of Lynchburg (1.5 miles)
  • Blue Ridge Internal Medicine (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.9 miles)
  • Faith & Victory Church of Worship (2 miles)
  • Gospel Community Church (2.6 miles)
  • Amelon United Methodist Church (3.3 miles)
  • Solid Rock Baptist Church & Christian Schools (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Bedford Avenue Meat Shop (0.7 miles)
  • Brauburgers Craft (0.9 miles)
  • King's Island Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • La Carreta Mexican Restaurant (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Harbor Inn Seafood (2.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Riverside Park (0.9 miles)
  • Peaks View Park (2.5 miles)
  • Riveredge Park (3.1 miles)
  • Percival's Island (3.4 miles)
  • Ivy Creek Park (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Golf Park Coffee (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • 5th St Grind (2.6 miles)
  • Mission House Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Cinn City (3.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Venue Cinemas (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (2.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.8 miles)

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