Virginia Health Services
Virginia Health Services has been providing a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing and rehabilitation, home health care, outpatient rehabilitation, palliative, and hospice care in southeastern Virginia since 1963.
Services
Virginia Health Services offers a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, nursing and rehabilitation, home health care, outpatient rehabilitation, palliative care, and hospice care. The organization also operates specific services like skilled nursing at Walter Reed and James River locations, on-site DaVita dialysis, and a Dialysis Den at Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
History
Virginia Health Services has been serving southeastern Virginia since 1963, growing from a single nursing home in Newport News to a comprehensive system of care. Key milestones include opening The Arbors Independent Living in Port Warwick in Newport News, launching VHS Pharmacy in 2011, acquiring Coliseum in Hampton in 2013, and establishing VHS Home Health Care and VHS Hospice in 2015 and 2017, respectively.
Training and Education Programs
Virginia Health Services values employee growth and development, offering a variety of training programs through its Employment, Enrichment, and Education (EEE) Center in Port Warwick, Newport News. Additionally, the organization offers an earn-as-you-learn apprenticeship program, which allows Care Assistants to become Nurse Aides, covering the certification exam costs. They also provide assistance for nursing education and offer resources such as scholarships.
Senior Housing and Facilities
Virginia Health Services operates multiple senior housing and care facilities throughout southeastern Virginia. Notable locations include The Arbors Independent Living and The Hamilton Assisted Living. VHS constructed The Huntington Assisted Living alongside The Newport in Newport News and opened it in February 2014. These facilities offer a range of services from independent living to assisted living, meeting various senior care needs.
Employee Benefits
Virginia Health Services provides a 401K retirement plan to eligible employees. The company also hosts events and celebrates team members throughout the year, fostering a supportive community. These benefits are part of their broader commitment to employee well-being and professional development.