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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alton, VA

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Assisted living costs in Alton average about $4,934 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Alton. Our detailed directory has 729 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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Photo of Springview - Ross Building
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.
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
Photo of Carol Woods Retirement Cmnty
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of LiveWell at Coker Hills
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of El Bethel Family Care Home
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.
Photo of Brookdale Meadowmont
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.
Photo of Springview Assisted Living - Phillips Building
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.
Photo of Golden Years Family Care Home
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.
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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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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.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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Photo of Camellia Gardens
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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Alton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alton is $4,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hill, VA with an average of $3,483 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alton, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alton, VA
$5,029/mo
$5,299/mo

Assisted living costs in Alton, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alton, VA
$5,029/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Alton, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,029/mo
$5,197/mo

Assisted living costs in Alton, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,573/mo
Studio
$7,073/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,052/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,339/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Alton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,029/mo$5,447/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,197/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,304/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Alton, VA:$5,029/mo
Virginia:$5,447/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Alton, VA:$5,197/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Alton, VA:$4,304/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alton, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Alton, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alton, VA$5,675/mo$5,044/mo+12.5%
Virginia$5,105/mo$4,835/mo+5.6%
National$4,973/mo$4,708/mo+5.6%
Alton, VA
2024 average cost:$5,675/mo
2023 average cost:$5,044/mo
Percent change:+12.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,105/mo
2023 average cost:$4,835/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,708/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alton, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alton

Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0
We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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The Oaks of Alamance in Burlington, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. If there is no follow up by phone Dustin takes care of the issues and then will sometimes follow ups via email.

Alton review score based on 186 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 63 Alton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alton 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

Alton review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alton, VA63 facilities
8.2
South Boston, VA58 facilities
8.2
Virgilina, VA95 facilities

Review subcategories for Alton 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 186 reviews of 63 Alton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alton 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.
Alton, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Alton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton 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 Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alton, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alton 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 Alton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton 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 Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton 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 Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton 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 Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alton protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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