Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

    1601 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate professional care for dad

    I placed my dad here for long-term care and watched him flourish under attentive, compassionate staff in a spotless, modern, veteran-friendly facility. Nursing, therapy and management were responsive and professional, kept us informed, and treated our family like family - I'm deeply grateful for their excellent care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.18·(62)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Clean, modern facility and grounds
    • Private rooms and spacious layouts
    • Veteran-focused services and VA funding value
    • Courteous leadership and responsive management
    • Compassionate and attentive nursing and aide staff
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy programs
    • Organized memory-care programming
    • Diverse activities and resident garden program
    • High standards for cleanliness in many areas
    • Clear admissions information and shift nursing coverage
    • Long waitlist indicating strong demand

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and allocation
    • Delays in direct-care responsiveness (bathroom/toileting assistance)
    • Inconsistent medication administration and treatment scheduling
    • Gaps in supervision and fall-prevention practices
    • Variable personal-care and hygiene routines
    • Variability in cleanliness and sanitation in some units and dining areas
    • Inconsistent dining-service continuity (missed or delayed trays)
    • Limited on-site physician availability and responsiveness
    • Communication and family-notification gaps
    • Staff turnover and inconsistent staff assignments
    • Infection-control policies that restrict visitation during outbreaks

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but thematically coherent picture. Many families and residents praise the facility’s physical environment — described as modern, spacious, and well maintained — with private rooms and pleasant grounds. A number of accounts highlight veteran-focused benefits and the financial value of VA-supported care. Rehabilitation and therapy services receive consistently positive remarks, and memory-care programming and social activities (including a resident-operated garden) are cited as meaningful contributors to quality of life.

    Staff quality is a central theme with divergent experiences. Numerous reviewers describe nursing and aide staff as compassionate, respectful, and attentive; leadership and management are frequently characterized as courteous and responsive to calls or emails. At the same time, there are recurring concerns about inconsistent staffing levels, especially on clinical wings and during off-peak hours. That staffing variability is linked to delays in basic care tasks (notably bathroom/toileting assistance and bathing), inconsistent personal-care routines, and sporadic response times for patient needs.

    Clinical operations show both strengths and weaknesses. Therapy and rehabilitative care are widely praised for producing good outcomes, but reviewers also cite delays or missed delivery of medications and specific treatments, and limited on-site physician availability or slow physician responsiveness. Several reviewers linked these operational gaps to safety events (including falls) and to subsequent hospital transfers; reviewers described family escalation, formal complaints, and involvement of oversight resources in response to those events.

    Dining and communal services are similarly mixed. Some reviewers found the food acceptable and the dining environment functional, while others described interruptions in meal service, missed trays, and untidy dining areas. Activity programming is generally regarded as a strong point, with diverse offerings and purposeful engagement for long-term residents, which many families valued.

    Facility-level cleanliness and housekeeping are frequently commended, but there are isolated accounts of sanitation concerns and odor issues in particular areas or during busy periods. These inconsistent cleanliness experiences appear linked in reviews to staffing or housekeeping-scheduling gaps rather than to the physical plant itself, which is often described positively.

    Management and communication show both responsiveness and room for improvement. Several families praised prompt, courteous leadership and clear information flow at admission and during routine care. Other reviewers described lapses in communication, delays in addressing safety or clinical concerns, and escalations to external advocates. A notable pattern across the reviews is polarization: many highly positive long-term experiences sit alongside serious operational concerns raised by other families, especially around staffing-dependent aspects of care.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers strong physical amenities, solid rehabilitative services, and a culture of veteran-focused care. However, assess current staffing patterns, supervision practices for high-risk residents, medication- and treatment-delivery processes, and housekeeping schedules during your tour or through direct questions to management. If safety, continence care timeliness, and physician responsiveness are priorities, ask for recent staffing metrics, fall-prevention protocols, and how management handles escalation and family communication.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is located at 1601 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23224.

    About Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center

    Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center is a dedicated care facility that caters specifically to veterans who require skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The center is committed to providing personalized care to each resident, ensuring that their unique needs and preferences are met. With a team of skilled healthcare professionals on staff, residents can rest assured that they are in good hands.

    The facility offers a range of services aimed at promoting the health and well-being of its residents. From physical therapy to occupational therapy to skilled nursing care, Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center provides comprehensive care to help residents achieve their highest level of independence. The team at the care center works closely with residents and their families to create individualized care plans that address their specific medical and personal needs.

    In addition to medical care, Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center also offers a range of amenities and activities to enhance residents' quality of life. From delicious meals served in a welcoming dining area to recreational activities that promote social engagement and mental stimulation, the care center strives to create a warm and inviting environment for all residents. Family members are encouraged to visit and participate in activities alongside their loved ones, fostering a sense of community and support.

    Overall, Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center provides a safe and nurturing environment for veterans in need of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. With a focus on personalized care and a commitment to promoting residents' health and well-being, the care center is a trusted resource for veterans and their families seeking high-quality care in a supportive setting.

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    Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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