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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ajax, VA
Assisted living costs in Ajax average about $3,337 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Ajax. Our detailed directory has 36 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rocky Mount, Moneta and Huddleston.
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8.5
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23 reviews
Overall quite pleased with all the above items. Very pleased with the reception we received. They were very knowledgeable of all subject matter we discussed and concerned with.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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13 reviews
Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Ajax, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ajax is $3,337 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glasgow, VA with an average of $3,585 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ajax, VA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ajax, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ajax
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ajax
Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake in Hardy, VA
4.5
Very clean cheerful place
Good care
Food could use a little umph
Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA
4.3
I was skeptical about Carriage Hill but the admissions lady [name removed]and the staff made me feel at ease with the process. It's been a few months since my uncle's been there and I can't complain, the staff and director of nursing listen and take care of him great.
Ajax assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ajax assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ajax, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Ajax assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ajax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ajax assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ajax Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ajax assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ajax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ajax assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ajax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ajax assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ajax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ajax, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ajax
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ajax protect seniors.
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Carriage Hill Retirement, Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake and Oak Grove Residential Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ajax, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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