Atlantic View Post Acute Introduces In-house Hemodialysis in Newport News, Va.

Atlantic View Post Acute in Newport News celebrated the opening of a new in-house Dialysis Unit, expanding its specialty care capabilities and becoming the first skilled nursing facility in the city with this onsite offering. Atlantic View is part of the Virginia Health Services (VHS) portfolio, supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services.

Atlantic View’s six-chair Dialysis Unit manages up to 18 patients daily and complements the facility’s RenalX program, which serves those with chronic kidney disease and related diagnoses. It operates in partnership with DaVita Kidney Care, one of the nation’s leading providers of dialysis services. Davita’s Dr. Merfake Semret, medical director, is overseeing the offering at Atlantic View.

At the opening, leadership of Atlantic View, VHS, Marquis and DaVita were joined by care team members, healthcare colleagues and industry advocates, including Marissa Lima, director of development at the National Kidney Foundation. Festivities included a ribbon cutting, tours of the center and refreshments.

“The Atlantic View, VHS and Marquis teams were delighted to celebrate the opening of this progressive new Dialysis Unit with DaVita and VIP guests,” said Marquis’ Megan Shilling, regional vice president of market development, Virginia. “This offering is another example of Atlantic View’s progressive skilled nursing care and services, aimed directly at meeting healthcare demand in Newport News and beyond.” 

According to Shilling, Atlantic View will continue to develop specialized programming and capabilities that serve the community. “Stay tuned!” she added.

Located at 540 Aberthaw Ave., Atlantic View (formerly James River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center) provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. The center maintains a Five-Star Quality Measures rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). More information on Atlantic View can be found at atlanticviewrehabhc.com.

VHS has been a senior healthcare staple in southeastern Virginia since 1963. Its portfolio includes seven skilled nursing facilities, three assisted living and senior living communities, and ancillary companies in the senior care arena. 

Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The company’s “Care, anew” philosophy supports its mission to help clients transform industry processes, mindsets and outcomes. Marquis-serviced skilled nursing centers have access to an evolving suite of clinician-led specialty care models, signature services and comfort features – enabling innovation, compassion and purpose in every aspect of care.