Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Chatham, VA provides 24-hour nursing home care designed for individuals who need skilled medical oversight and assistance with daily activities. Licensed nurses monitor vital signs, manage medications, perform wound care, and coordinate IV therapies around the clock. Rehabilitation services are available on-site, with physical, occupational, and speech therapists working on physician-directed plans to help residents regain strength after surgery, injury, or illness. The center also accommodates residents with complex medical needs such as post-stroke recovery, cardiac care, and diabetes management.
Additional medical support features include routine physician and nurse practitioner rounds, access to laboratory and diagnostic services, and coordination of specialty consultations such as podiatry, optometry, and dentistry. Staff members develop individualized care plans that are reviewed regularly with residents and families to adjust goals and interventions. Hospice and palliative care partners are available for residents facing advanced illness, and short-term respite stays can be arranged when caregivers at home need temporary relief. A secure area is designated for residents with dementia who benefit from structured programming and increased safety measures.
Accommodations consist of a mix of private and semi-private rooms, each furnished with an adjustable hospital bed, bedside cabinet, and seating for visitors. Rooms are equipped with an emergency call system and are designed to allow wheelchairs and other mobility aids to move easily. Some rooms offer features like in-room television service, Wi-Fi access, and individual climate controls, while others share these amenities, and not all accommodations have all the features mentioned. Housekeeping, personal laundry, and routine maintenance services are included, and residents have access to common lounges, therapy gyms, an activities room, and an outdoor courtyard.
Dining services provide three daily meals prepared under the guidance of a registered dietitian, with menus adjusted for therapeutic diets such as low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed textures. Meals are served in a communal dining room to encourage social interaction, though in-room tray service is available for residents who are ill or prefer privacy. Snacks and beverages are offered between meals, and staff monitor intake to help maintain proper nutrition and hydration. Families are encouraged to share information about food preferences, and holiday or celebratory meals can be arranged with advance notice.
