Question 1

Is Sentara Health a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Sentara Health has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,432 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Sentara Health to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sentara Health have been left by employees working as Director, Clinical Exercise Specialist and Surgical Technologist.

Question 2

Does Sentara Health pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sentara Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sentara Health. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Sentara Health?

Accepted Answer

68% of Sentara Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sentara Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sentara Health?

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Registered Nurse (266), Registered Nurse, BSN (98), Nursing Care Partner (38), Patient Access Representative (24), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (22), Patient Care Technician (22), Administrative Assistant (21), Medical Assistant (19), Staff RN (19), Team Coordinator (19), Business Analyst (18), Manager (18), Clinical Exercise Specialist (16), Medical Technologist (16), Licensed Practical Nurse (15)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Sentara Health according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"I hear the benefits are great but having only been there a year so far I cannot attest to that." ((in 312 reviews)); "Lots of great people with a wealth of knowledge to cheer you on in you endeavor to succeed in this industry." ((in 98 reviews)); "For the most part my coworkers all great people and always willing to help out wherever and with whatever is needed." ((in 82 reviews)); "The staff are great and awesome!" ((in 51 reviews)); "Yearly Bonus and yearly pay raise." ((in 27 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Sentara Health according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"They are constantly understaffed and the pay is low." ((in 167 reviews)); "There are several managers who micromanage." ((in 31 reviews)); "Long hours and short" ((in 30 reviews)); "Senior leadership continues to decay over the years." ((in 29 reviews)); "Low salary and lots of work." ((in 26 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Sentara Health layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sentara Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sentara Health in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Sentara Health locations?

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Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Harrisonburg, Hampton, Woodbridge, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Suffolk, Elizabeth City, Richmond, Newport News, South Boston, Arlington, Portsmouth, Glen Allen, Alexandria, Washington, Miami, Roanoke, Salem, Winchester, Barco, Orlando, Tidewater, Buckingham, Clarksville, Halifax, Luray, Crozet

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