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Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA

Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center is a nursing home community in Richmond, VA.

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Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond, VA

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  • Interior

    A nurse assists an elderly man in a healthcare setting.

  • Decor

    A cozy hospital room featuring a colorful bedspread, an armchair by the window, and various decorative items.

  • Building

    The entrance of a modern building featuring multiple flagpoles with flags.

  • Architecture

    A serene garden setting featuring a variety of plants and a well-maintained pathway leading to a brick building.

  • Bedroom

    A view of a hospital room featuring a bed, an air conditioning unit, and personal photographs displayed on a ledge.

  • Dining

    A spacious restaurant dining area set for a meal.

  • Outdoor

    Sign for Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center on a brick wall surrounded by flowers.

  • Lobby

    A welcoming reception area featuring modern design elements and a plant.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A view of a spacious gym equipped with various exercise machines.

  • Healthcare

    Welcome to the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

  • Rehabilitation

    A healthcare professional assists an elderly person using a specialized exercise machine designed for rehabilitation and fitness.

  • Aquarium

    A beautiful aquarium showcasing coral and marine life, illuminated with blue lighting.

1601 Broadrock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23224

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

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Overall Review of Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center

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Cleanliness and odors stand out

Residents and visitors consistently mention cleanliness, including both fresh-smelling areas and occasional odor complaints.

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean and well-kept, sometimes noting that it still looked new or that it smelled fresh and clean. Others mention odor issues, including one comment about areas that smelled “pissy,” and separate complaints about urine and waste odors in connection with care needs. Even among those with overall concerns, some reviewers still described first impressions of the building as clean.

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Staff are responsive and keep families informed

Residents describe staff as consistently available, with regular updates to families and prompt responses by phone or email.

Several reviewers say staff stay in touch and help families feel informed, describing regular calls or texts and updates about health. Others mention responsiveness to messages and being quick to reply when families contact the community. In the same set of comments, residents also describe confidence that someone is always around to help when needed.

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Activities include resident participation

Reviewers highlight scheduled activities and programs, including residents helping with aspects of the community.

Multiple reviewers mention that there are activities for residents and that programs go beyond basic time-passing. One comment describes evening puzzle time as part of how residents spend time. Another reviewer points to a garden and says it was designed and managed by long-term patients, while a separate review emphasizes that activities stand out compared with other facilities.

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Veteran-focused value and benefits

Veterans’ benefits and the mission around caring for veterans come up repeatedly in reviews.

Some reviewers explicitly connect the community’s support to veterans’ benefits, including one comment about the cost being covered through veterans-related arrangements. Another review describes how service benefits later became the reason they were able to receive excellent care when it was needed. A separate comment also frames choosing this community as a first preference for veterans who may need these services.

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Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 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

  • Richmond International (8 miles away) Richmond International (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

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Vcu Health System Authority (3.6 miles)
  • Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (3.9 miles)
  • Hospital Hospitality House (3.9 miles)
  • VCU Critical Care Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • VCU Medical Center Emergency Department (4.2 miles)
  • Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Forest Hill Park (1.8 miles)
  • Barker Field Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • Dogwood Dell (3.4 miles)
  • Libby Hill Park (3.6 miles)
  • Monroe Park (3.8 miles)
  • Brown's Island (3.8 miles)
  • Chimborazo Park (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • McGuire Park Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Paragon Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing (3.3 miles)
  • Sine Irish Pub & Restaurant (3.4 miles)
  • Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant (3.5 miles)
  • Station 2 (3.5 miles)
  • Capital Ale House (3.6 miles)
  • LuLu's (3.6 miles)
  • Triple Crossing B (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Quench (3.4 miles)
  • Ironclad Coffee Roasters (3.7 miles)
  • Riverbend Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Lamplighter (3.9 miles)
  • Union Market (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Bhatti Jawad Dr Virginia Pain Network And Clinics Richmond (3.5 miles)
  • OrthoVirginia - Chippenham (3.7 miles)
  • Bergen Nelson, MD, MS (3.8 miles)
  • MCV Children's Pavillion (3.8 miles)
  • Wickersham Jodi Hume Lee Transplant Clinic Richmond (3.9 miles)
  • Clanton, Samuel Ambulatory Care Center (3.9 miles)
  • Dhakar Family Dentistry (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Main Street Station (3.6 miles)
  • GRTC Pulse - Convention Center (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christadelphian Chapel (4.2 miles)
  • Tikvat Israel Congregation (4.3 miles)
  • 31st Street Baptist Church (4.3 miles)
  • Remnant Church (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Bow Tie Movieland at Boulevard Square (5.1 miles)

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