JAMES RIVER

James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 154-bed facility located in central Newport News near Hilton Village, has private and semi-private accommodations. Our nursing team is available around-the-clock, and there are onsite rehabilitation facilities.

JAMES RIVER

SKILLED

Individuals seeking skilled care need after-hospital care and/or rehabilitation, and are often shorter-term stays.

LONG-TERM

When care needs become too much to go home, our long-term care units can provide a safe environment.

RESPITE

Short-term stays, either for a brief recovery period or to give a caregiver a break.

PAYING FOR CARE

This location accepts

Medicare
Medicaid
Private pay
Most commercial insurances

HAVE PEACE OF MIND WITH US

James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
offers many services to its Residents.

24/7 nursing staff
Certified wound nurse
Infection preventionist
Dietary specialists
Breakfast, lunch and dinner service
Linen service
Wi-fi throughout the building
Onsite salon/barber

Telemedicine available
Activities team and regular recreational activities
Laundry services are available (fee)
Onsite rehabilitation therapy room
Restorative programs to help maintain function

Medication services provided by VHS Pharmacy
No entrance or community fees
Complimentary cable
Smoking is permitted for Residents and regulated by the James River team

I moved my mom here from Connecticut in December. She has been through the rehab and is now permanently in the nursing facility. I have to give the upmost respect and gratitude to all of the nurses and rehab on the Warwick unit. When I come to the facility they are always very willing to help and to have my mom looking her best. Thank you to the nurses and especially Mike “the TV guy” who’s always making sure the ladies have what they need. They might not be there at your beck and call because they are always short-staffed, but they are always there to attend to the needs, so kudos to the nurses at James River.

James River is doing a great job with my father. Communication with the staff has been excellent. Physical rehabilitation has gone as well as I could have hoped for.

They take good care of my family. We enjoyed the activity.

I have been here for 9 years and I am very comfortable. The staff and residents are very helpful and shows understanding. I would recommend this facility to anyone that's home away from home. We have many activities that are fun and enjoyable. Staff and residents all say "hi" and "hello" and it is very satisfying.

James River Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center in my experience is a top-notch facility with awesome quality of care that you won’t find anywhere else. The staff is so dedicated that they go far and beyond for our residents from our CNAs, nurses, dietary staff, housekeeping & laundry up to the management and in between. The staff not only encourage the residents to be their best but one another as well. I know this because I have seen it every day since I started working there 3 years ago. You can’t find any better facility to care for your loved one then James River Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center.

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Karl Keffer, LNHA | Administrator

Karl oversees the Team providing exceptional care to the residents of James River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He began his career with Virginia Health Services as Administrator-in-Training at James River Convalescent in 1988 and opened Northampton Convalescent in 1989 as Administrator. Karl went on to hold various leadership positions with Sentara Life Care and Five Star Senior Living. He rejoined VHS in 2022 as Administrator at James River. Karl is a past member of the service organizations Rotary International and Lions Club International, and recently served on the Board of the Virginia Assisted Living Association. His wife, Wendi, teaches sixth-grade Language Arts in the Hampton City School System.

Melissa Liley, BSN, RN | Director of Nursing

Melissa leads the nursing Team at James River. She started her career as an LPN with Virginia Health Services in June 2009 as a medication nurse, later becoming the wound care nurse in 2013. While working at James River in 2019, she went back to school to obtain her RN license and became the Assistant Director of Nursing. Melissa went back to school in 2022 to receive her bachelor’s degree. She is grateful for the experiences in different areas of the building and believes it has provided her with a better understanding of how to help the team. In her free time she enjoys the beach, festivals, camping, and spending time with her kids, family and friends. Melissa has always enjoyed working in the geriatric population and feels there is so much to learn from this generation’s interesting experiences and stories. Over the years working at James River, it has become her home – not only the residents but with the staff as well.

Learn more about our mission, services and the people you will get to know. Download a copy of our brochure.

We are located at
540 Aberthaw Ave.
Newport News, VA 23601

757-595-2273

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