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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alpha, VA
Assisted living costs in Alpha average about $5,100 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Alpha. Our detailed directory has 2015 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va. Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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My mother was approved for assisted living here, she was in rehab and then skilled care since October of last year. Initially, she was there for rehab and skilled care and then she got a little better, and...
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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.
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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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Alpha, VA
The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $5,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,635 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alpha, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alpha, VA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alpha, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Alpha
Recent reviews for assisted living in Alpha
Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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The Harbor at Renaissance in Stanardsville, VA
4.6
I would recommend this community to others. The people seem to genuine be helpful to the residents. It is a smaller community with personal care.
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Caring and attentive staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Morningside of Bellgrade, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of their loved ones, even when they are in hospice care. At Rosewood Village at ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Several reviews mention the variety and quality of activities offered to residents, which help keep them active and social. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, residents enjoy a full schedule of activities and outings, and at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, they appreciate the twice-we ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. A clean living environment is important to many residents and their families, and several reviews note the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms. For example, at Discovery Village at the West End, the facility is described as neat, clean, and orderly, while at The Barclay a ...
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Consistent communication with families. Frequent, open communication between families and staff is valued by many residents and their loved ones. At Heritage Green Lynchburg, the staff is praised for their availability and responsiveness, and at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, family members appreciate being kept informed ab ...
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Individualized care plans. Residents' unique needs and preferences are taken into account with individualized care plans at various communities. For example, at The Colonnades, the facility is noted for its smooth transfer process and no extra fees for specialized care, while at Sunrise of Richmond, residents receive ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Having medical staff and health care services on site is a significant benefit for many residents and their families, as noted in reviews for The Blake at Charlottesville, where the on-site doctor visits are appreciated, and at Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, where the nursing staff is described as ...
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Alpha review score based on 450 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 450 reviews of 87 Alpha assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Alpha review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alpha assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 450 reviews of 87 Alpha assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Alpha, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Alpha assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.8%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha 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 Alpha Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.3%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.8%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alpha
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 Alpha protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 104 assisted living facilities near Alpha, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Alpha, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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