Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Richmond, VA.
Information last verified:
1901 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.2 from 119 reviews
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Overall Review of Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center
caveat17 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors come up often
Many residents and families mention the smell and how clean rooms and hallways feel.
Several reviews describe a strong odor in the building or reports that smells were obvious to visitors. Some other reviews say the facility was clean, rooms were well maintained, and housekeeping did a good job. There are also mixed cleanliness complaints, like bugs on the floor and missing or mishandled clothing.
common20 reviews mention this
Staff kindness is widely noted
Across reviews, families often describe staff as patient, friendly, and helpful.
A large share of feedback is positive about courteous, friendly staff and residents feeling supported day to day. Multiple reviews specifically thank nurses, CNAs, therapists, the front desk, and housekeeping for being responsive or kind. Other reviews do mention moments where employees were not hospitable or did not communicate well, but the prevailing tone is that staff members try to help.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Call bell and care response varies
Some families report long waits when they need help.
Several reviews describe delays after pressing the call bell, including reports of being ignored for an extended period. A reviewer also describes needing help and not being acknowledged quickly, and another mentions a nurse bell situation where help did not arrive promptly. One longer review ties response delays to understaffing and explains why care felt inconsistent.
common4 reviews mention this
Physical and occupational therapy gets praise
Residents frequently single out therapy for patient, encouraging support.
Multiple reviews credit the therapy team—especially physical and occupational therapy—with doing a strong job. One reviewer thanks specific therapists for helping them get physically stronger, while another says physical therapy work was fantastic. Even in reviews that criticize other parts of the experience, therapy is often described more positively than nursing services.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Dining and food quality draws complaints
Dining experiences range from average to frustrating for families.
Some reviews describe meals as average to below average, and one notes a meal being controversial for a diabetic family member. Other comments criticize issues like food being discarded, food arriving cold, and concerns about what residents are being served. There are also a few reviews that sound generally satisfied with food, but complaints about meal handling and quality show up repeatedly.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Communication about care updates is uneven
Families sometimes say they weren’t kept informed about care and changes.
Some reviews describe limited communication after medical events, including not being called when a resident went to the hospital. Another review says emails and requests to speak with staff did not lead to a response. A separate review criticizes unprofessional interactions and explains that families felt updates and involvement were lacking.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
125 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
Richmond International (12 miles away)
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
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Restaurants
The Answer Brewpub (0.4 miles)
Mekong Restaurant (0.4 miles)
Chopt Creative Salad Co. (0.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.6 miles)
Roots Natural Kitchen (1 miles)
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint (1.3 miles)
Burger King (1.7 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.5 miles)
Blanchard’s Café (2.3 miles)
Stir Crazy (2.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (3 miles)
Panera Bread (3.1 miles)
Lamplighter (3.3 miles)
Physicians
Tuckahoe Orthopaedic Assoc (0.6 miles)
Neuropsychological Associates Of Virginia (0.6 miles)
Patterson Eye Clinic (0.9 miles)
Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (1 miles)
Patterson Office Villiage (1.3 miles)
Commonwealth Primary Care (1.6 miles)
Dr Vera Dham & Associates (1.9 miles)
Hospitals
St Marys South Building (0.6 miles)
VCU Medical Center Emergency Department (3.8 miles)
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