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Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach, VA

Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Outdoors

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  • Windows

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  • Landscaping

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  • Hallway

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  • Exercise Equipment

    A healthcare professional assisting a patient during a physical therapy session on specialized exercise equipment.

  • Gym

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  • Healthcare

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1004 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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

3.5 from 145 reviews
5 stars
79
4 stars
8
3 stars
8
2 stars
7
1 stars
43

Overall Review of Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Staff kindness shows up often

Residents and families frequently describe caring, courteous staff support.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly mention staff members being friendly, attentive, and willing to help with questions and day-to-day needs. Several say nurses and caregivers were kind and patient, and a few specifically call out assistance that made visits or special moments go well. Even among more critical reviews, some commenters still describe certain staff or therapy professionals as doing the best they could under difficult conditions.

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Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Cleanliness is a recurring point, with multiple mentions of odors or unsanitary conditions.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, with no foul smell noted on their visits. Others report strong negative sensory experiences, including a urine smell on arrival and references to unsanitary rooms. There are also comments about pests like roaches and ants, plus complaints that housekeeping and bedding changes were inconsistent, depending on the reviewer.

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Understaffing affects care timing

Many reviewers tie delays in assistance to understaffing and slow response.

A major theme in the negative reviews is difficulty getting timely help—call buttons not answered quickly, medication running late, and basic care taking hours. Several stories include missed or delayed assistance with feeding, bathroom needs, diaper changes, or moving patients. A few reviews describe night/weekend staffing as especially limited, while others mention medication or documentation issues that added to the problem.

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Therapy work is often praised

Therapy staff are repeatedly described as doing meaningful rehab work.

Even when other parts of the stay draw criticism, multiple reviewers describe therapy as a standout—especially PT/OT support aimed at mobility and recovery. Some say therapy teams were professional, attentive, and helped them regain strength or make progress toward returning home. A few positive comments also mention rehabilitation departments using effective equipment and providing sessions on schedule.

  • A healthcare professional assisting a patient during a physical therapy session on specialized exercise equipment.
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Food quality draws conflicting reviews

Dining quality is inconsistent, with both strong praise and sharp complaints.

Some residents and families mention the food as good, surprisingly good, or an improvement during their stay. Others call the food horrible, cold, or not suitable, describing missed items, diet not followed, or meals served late. There are also comments tying food service issues to broader care concerns, including requests not being addressed.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 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

  • Norfolk International (4 miles away) Norfolk International (4 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

This part of Virginia Beach, Virginia offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, parks, physicians, theaters, and transportation options within a few miles radius, residents have easy access to essential services and entertainment opportunities. The presence of reputable hospitals and places of worship further ensures that healthcare needs are met while also providing spiritual support. The proximity to Norfolk International Airport offers convenient travel options for those looking to explore or visit loved ones. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with a mix of convenience and leisure activities.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Wegmans (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • 1608 Crafthouse (1.7 miles)
  • Village Inn (1.9 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2 miles)
  • Shake Shack (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • Tupelo Honey (2.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Kings Grant Park (1.8 miles)
  • Mount Trashmore Park (2.9 miles)
  • Broad Bay Estates Park (4.3 miles)
  • Bay Oaks Park (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Kahiau's Bakery & Cafe (3.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Bayside Family Practice (2.1 miles)
  • Hearing Services of Virginia (2.5 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Center (2.6 miles)
  • Jordan Young Institue (3 miles)
  • Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater (3 miles)
  • TPMG Holland Road Family Medicine (3 miles)
  • Patient First (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Entertainment Group (2.2 miles)
  • AMC Lynnhaven 18 (5.1 miles)

Transportation

  • American Airlines Ticket Counter (4.3 miles)
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (4.4 miles)
  • Norfolk Airport USO (4.4 miles)
  • The Tide-Newtown Road Station (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sentara Health Care (4.4 miles)
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (5.9 miles)
  • Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Spring Branch Community Church (5 miles)

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