Overall Review of Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center
common28 reviews mention this
Care team is consistently praised
Residents and families most often describe the staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
Across many reviews, families mention nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff as kind and willing to help, including efforts to answer questions and update visitors about progress. Multiple reviewers also highlight specific caregivers by name and describe staff as professional while still being compassionate. Even when the reviews are critical, there are still frequent mentions of individual staff members being helpful, which suggests the experience can vary by person and situation.
differentiator14 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy stands out
Physical and occupational therapy receive repeated positive feedback tied to recovery progress.
Several reviews point to therapy as a key reason the stay went well, describing physical therapy and occupational therapy as excellent and focused on meeting goals. Families also mention that therapists helped patients build strength and walk, and they describe clear insight into the care plan and progress. A few critical reviews mention problems that would affect overall care, but the therapy theme itself appears strongly positive in the majority of mentions.
common12 reviews mention this
Facility cleanliness is a recurring plus
Many reviews describe the building as clean, well maintained, and well run.
Multiple reviewers comment on cleanliness, including clean rooms, spotless areas, and the facility appearing well kept. Visitors and families also mention that the grounds and environment look maintained, and some note that residents appear cared for as part of that impression. A small number of negative reviews raise cleanliness and care-work concerns, but overall cleanliness remains one of the more consistent positive themes.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents are described as being engaged through planned activities.
Reviews mention an activities program that keeps residents involved, including resident engagement led by the activity director and related team. One reviewer also describes entertainment coming in and notes that activities were posted even if they were not observed during their visit. Overall, activities show up as a meaningful day-to-day positive for several families.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Food quality is a consistent concern
Food is the most repeated complaint, with several reviewers describing poor taste and service issues.
While a few reviews mention food as decent, multiple others complain that the food quality is poor, including taste and presentation. Some reviewers add service issues such as missing items, food arriving cold, and portion concerns. At the same time, other reviews still praise caregiving and therapy, which makes the food complaint stand out as a recurring weakness rather than a problem affecting every part of care.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
180 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
Roanoke Regional Woodrum (6 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
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.3 miles)
Long John Silver's (0.3 miles)
KFC (0.3 miles)
Burger King (0.4 miles)
Famous Anthony's Vinton (0.6 miles)
Dogwood Restaurant (1 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Cundiff Drug Store (0.9 miles)
Wonder Drug Southeast Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Sanco Drug (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Carilion Clinic Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Physicians
Parkway Physicians (0.9 miles)
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Vinton (0.9 miles)
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180 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Roanoke Regional Woodrum (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Exterior appears well-kept and inviting.
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