by Robert Borges on October 18, 2024
Virginia is one of the best states to retire in, with multiple hospitals across the Old Dominion ranking on US News’ Best Hospitals in the US. Many of these hospitals are located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The highest ranking hospitals in Williamsburg on this list include Riverside Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, and Windsormeade of Williamsburg.
If you plan on living in Williamsburg for your retirement years, the sales tax in Virginia and other financial considerations are only one piece of the puzzle. Retirees must also think about their healthcare options in Williamsburg, or any other Virginian city. For example, are 55+ communities Williamsburg, VA situated near healthcare centers and hospitals? What are the quality of those medical facilities, and how do they rank for different treatments, surgeries, and other medical interventions?
In this article, we’ll dive into the top three hospitals in Williamsburg and what procedures they rank the highest for, as well as exclusive retirement communities near these hospitals.
Riverside Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg
Riverside Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg ranked in the top fifty best reviewed hospitals by patients, according to US News. Patients raved that the staff were the shining stars, with responsive teams and extremely communicative doctors and specialists. Reviewers also noted that the staff made discharge and follow-up care easy to understand.
Riverside also ranked average for responding to kidney failure, stroke, hip fractures and replacements, knee replacements, and pneumonia when compared to other hospitals across the country.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center includes a medical surgical intensive care unit (ICU) and an onsite emergency department, and ranks above average in its quality of care for at least six major procedures.
Healthcare professionals at Sentara are high-performers when addressing heart attacks, heart failures, diabetes, strokes, hip replacements, and maternity care. Otherwise, the care they provide is overall comparable to Riverside’s quality of care.
Patients reviewed a high overall satisfaction level with Sentara, noting that at every point of their care experience, staff was excellent in communicating with them, was responsive to their needs, and was highly involved in their recovery.
Windsormeade of Williamsburg
Windsormeade of Williamsburg is officially classified as a nursing home community, meaning some levels of medical care and varying forms of elder care are included in residency here. Additionally, it offers short-term rehabilitation care for post-acute patients recovering from a hospital stay, such as after a stroke, heart attack, accidental injury, or infection.
Windsormeade is a small community with fewer than thirty beds, and is one of the highest performing care facilities in the US. More than 60% of residents were able to return home after being discharged, compared to the national average of 53.7%. This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and is less than two miles away from the nearest ICU and hospital.
Private Communities Near Hospitals
Living near a hospital is critical as you age, as you never know what incidents or ailments can arise. In an emergency, time is everything, and the minutes wasted during a long hospital transport can have major impacts. Luckily, Private Communities works with luxury retirement communities situated close to healthcare facilities in Williamsburg. These include:
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is near both Sentara and Riverside Hospitals, but that’s not all that’s great about this location. Staying social and active can help prevent a variety of healthcare issues, such as hearing loss, memory loss, and physical injuries. This community offers a state-of-the-art fitness room, biking and walking trails, golf, and swimming.
Kingsmill on the James
Kingsmill on the James is just a five-minute drive away from the Riverside Doctors Hospital, and even closer to the beach. This means that you can enjoy a gorgeous view from home without living too far from a hospital. Kingsmill on the James also includes a club, golf course, spa, and is less than three miles away from Colonial Williamsburg.
Find Your Dream Home With Private Communities
Private Communities can connect you to many other luxury retirement communities near hospitals in Williamsburg, including Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Ford’s Colony, and Colonial Heritage. You can embrace this new season of your life without stress–just try our easy-to-use community search tool to find a community with the amenities you need in the locations you want!
