Sentara Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Sentara Nursing Center in Virginia Beach, VA
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3750 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents frequently describe meals as well-managed and satisfying.
A number of reviewers talk about the food in positive terms, including meals being hot and served fresh. Others mention that different diets (like diabetic and cardiovascular) are handled. There are also a few negative comments about meal quality and meal delivery being inconsistent, but the overall tone around food is mostly favorable.
Multiple residents and families emphasize that the facility stays clean.
Many reviewers describe the building as clean and well-kept, with comments about the facility smelling good or not smelling like a nursing facility. Some also mention specific areas feeling immaculate and welcoming. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about odors and cleanliness, including one mentioning bugs and another describing a very unpleasant smell.
Call-bell response times are a recurring point of disagreement.
Several reviewers say staff respond quickly to call buttons and needs are handled promptly. Others describe waiting long periods for help after pressing the buzzer, with complaints about delays in assistance and medication timing. Because both kinds of experiences appear in the reviews, response dependability seems to vary by situation or unit.
Hospice-related experiences in reviews are sharply different.
One reviewer describes hospice care positively in connection with the facility, saying their loved oneās situation was handled acceptably with daily checking. At the same time, another review strongly discourages hospice families from considering the community, citing lack of empathy and incompetence. Taken together, hospice-related experiences in the reviews are not consistent.
Reviews frequently mention physical therapy and rehab progress.
Several reviewers describe rehab and therapy as a highlight, including PT/OT getting people moving quickly and therapy teams pushing patients to improve. Others talk about wound and post-surgery recovery support tied to rehab stays. While most comments are positive, at least a few reviewers report unmet therapy needs or care that didnāt match what was expected.
The area includes nearby medical and everyday stops.
Reviewers donāt drive this part of the story, but the surrounding area has accessible pharmacy and medical options, which can matter for family logistics. A few nearby examples include pharmacies and a hospital within a few miles of the community.
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116 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
Norfolk International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesSentara Nursing Center is located at 3750 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 in Virginia Beach city, Virginia
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