Canterbury Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Richmond, Virginia operates as a skilled nursing facility, providing 24-hour licensed nursing supervision and on-site physician oversight for residents who need medically complex or long-term custodial care. The center admits individuals after hospital stays for stroke, orthopedic surgery, cardiac events, or other conditions requiring intensive rehabilitation, and it continues to serve those who need ongoing monitoring of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, COPD, or heart failure. On-site rehabilitation departments deliver physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to seven days a week, using tailored treatment plans designed to restore mobility, speech, and functional independence. Ancillary services such as pharmacy review, laboratory testing, radiology coordination, and hospice collaboration are arranged as medically indicated to keep residents’ care plans cohesive and timely.
Beyond core nursing and rehabilitation, the facility offers wound management overseen by certified nurses, IV antibiotic administration, pain management programs, and respiratory support that includes oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments. A registered dietitian evaluates each resident’s nutritional needs and develops therapeutic meal plans for conditions like renal disease, dysphagia, or uncontrolled blood sugar. Social services staff coordinate discharge planning, schedule follow-up appointments, and facilitate family conferences to adjust care goals. Licensed clinical staff monitor fall-prevention protocols and infection-control measures, while a medical director reviews quality indicators to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety remain in focus.
Resident accommodations consist of a mix of private and companion rooms, each furnished with hospital-grade beds, bedside storage, and access to an emergency call system. Many rooms include ensuite or shared ADA-compliant bathrooms, individual climate controls, basic cable, and wireless internet, and housekeeping and personal laundry are provided on a regular schedule. Not all accommodations have every feature, so families should verify room specifics during their tour.
Meals are prepared in an on-site kitchen and served three times daily in a communal dining room, with tray service available for anyone recuperating in bed. Menus are developed under dietitian supervision and can be adapted for low-sodium, pureed, mechanical-soft, carbohydrate-controlled, or other physician-ordered diets. Staff provide mealtime assistance for residents who need help with feeding or adaptive utensils, and snacks and beverages are offered between meals to maintain hydration and caloric goals.
