Virginia Gay Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services with a deep emphasis on trust and quality care. The Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab division has been serving older adults since 1962, offering both long-term and short-term nursing and rehabilitation to meet the diverse needs of its residents and patients. With a steadfast mission to deliver care that families and residents can rely on, this facility ensures a safe and comforting environment, designed to feel like home for those who are no longer able to remain independently at home or are recovering from illness or surgery.
Residents at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab benefit from around-the-clock care provided by onsite medical professionals who address unique medical, physical, and emotional needs. The program is structured to support individuals who require permanent residency as well as those in need of temporary rehabilitation or respite. For patients with a goal of returning to their own homes, the team collaborates closely with each individual to develop a personalized recovery plan, enabling a supportive transition back to independent living as safely and efficiently as possible.
A significant advantage of Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab is its close connection with Virginia Gay Hospital and its clinics, which are located onsite. This proximity offers remarkable convenience, making it easy to schedule doctor appointments, therapy sessions, and other medical treatments without the challenges of transportation or coordination between separate locations. Residents have access to comprehensive services, whether they are seeking long-term care, rehabilitation, or short-term support during recovery.
Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab has earned a strong reputation for quality, consistently being recognized with multiple awards and honors in the field of healthcare. Its achievements include being named to the National Nursing Home Honor Roll as one of the top 15% of facilities in the United States, earning a Trailblazer recognition from the National Healthcare Safety Network for the state of Iowa, and receiving a Pinnacle 5-Star Rating for customer experience. The facility has also achieved multiple deficiency-free surveys and earned a Certificate of Achievement from the National Healthcare Safety Network’s CDI Reporting and Reduction Project.
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to excellence, Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab has been honored with Best-in-Class quality awards in twelve categories of care for 2023. These awards were conferred by Pinnacle Quality Insight, an independent company that conducts anonymous phone surveys with patients and their loved ones to gauge the quality of care and experience provided. Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab has received this recognition annually since 2017, consistently ranking in the top tier among thousands of care providers nationwide.
Through its award-winning programs, highly trained staff, and close integration with hospital and clinic services, Virginia Gay Hospital remains a trusted choice for individuals and families seeking high-quality nursing and rehabilitation care in a nurturing and well-supported environment.