Mary Dunnington Friend Whyte presided over the Board of Directors for the first three decades of the Ladies’ Homes’ History. Her vision, tenacity and endless love for people established the Ladies' Home on an immovable foundation. Find out more...
Our Mission Statement
Elegant Living With Exceptional Care Since 1925
Petersburg Home for Ladies is committed to its unchanging purpose to satisfy the human need for security, companionship, care and love, and be an agent of blessing to all whom it touches.
Dining Services
Residents enjoy three well balanced, home-cooked meals, served daily in our dining room, outdoor patio or private residence.
Therapy & Home Heath
Support provided by Home Health partners affords each of our ladies the opportunity to enhance themselves physically and mentally.
Medical Director
Dr. David Neff, MD. meets with residents on-site to strategically elevate the overall health and well-being of each of his patients.
Strength & Fitness Training
Our Fitness Trainer works with our ladies from breathing and relaxation to strength development and endurance.
Engagement Technology
Every resident is provided with her own iPad which boosts their personal connectivity from telemedicine to fitness classes.
Volunteers
The heart of our community is our volunteers. Whether gardening, arts, or just talking, there is a place for you to volunteer with us!
Our Promise To You
Health, Wellness and Precautions Pledge
As a healthcare worker, a community member, a neighbor, a family member and a co-worker; I resolve to uphold best practice standards for myself, and encourage best practice standards for others, as it relates to my personal protection and my honorable responsibility to protect others, in response to COVID-19 Infection Control Precautions.
I pledge to uphold COVID-19 Infection Control Precautions at work, home and in the public by:
Dignity: The Best Medicine
Our team consistently endeavors to focus on understanding and compassion with an emphasis on hearing the person over simply hearing the problem. Every one of our residents has a need, but often treating them with dignity becomes the greatest medicine.
Every healthcare worker starts their career because they want to make a difference. We imagine that your story is similar. If you want to join a team that changes lives everyday, please reach out to us by contacting our business office at 804-733-0148 and by providing a completed application.
Person Centered Care
Individualized routines that anticipate need while emphasizing preference are central to what we do. Every person has a story and uncovering each chapter of their uniqueness becomes the greatest reward a caregiver can experience.
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The story of Petersburg Home for Ladies, filled with providential events and fortuitous phenomenon, weaves the lives of everyday people into a tale of fascination which spans decades. While the Ladies Home moved into the Jefferson Street location in...
Petersburg Home for Ladies has several notable paintings displayed in prominent locations throughout our home. These paintings have a special meaning to our organization and tell the story of our history.
Petersburg Home for Ladies
Our Leadership Team
Jessica Hancock
Administrator
Tim Brinkley
Assistant Administrator
Dr. David Neff MD.
Family Practitioner
