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Photo of Royal Care at Birch Ridge
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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Overall, I have been fairly satisfied with Brookdale Staunton. I was recently very concerned about staffing, but this has improved. I was also concerned about the increase in cost at the beginning of the...
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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.
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I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. Our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Maple Lawn Assisted Living Maple Lawn Assisted Living is a senior residential care home located in the small town of Staunton, VA and in Augusta county. Staunton is situated just south of the large George Washington and Jefferson National Park. The city is known for being the home of Woodrow...
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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...
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Augusta County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Augusta County is $4,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goshen, VA with an average of $2,471 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta County, VA vs. nearby counties

Augusta County, VA
$4,326/mo
$4,326/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta County, VA vs. the state and national average

Augusta County, VA
$4,326/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Augusta County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,326/mo
$4,485/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Augusta County, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,613/mo
Studio
$6,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,669/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,003/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Augusta County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Augusta County, 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 Augusta County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Augusta County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Augusta County

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.4
Everything at Bellaire at Stone Port has been great but they could use more activities for the memory care residents and the overall value for cost is higher. We do like the location of the community as well as the cleanliness. Based on the experience so far we would recommend this community to ...
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The Phoenix at Harrisonburg

3.3
Experience has been, for the most part, good. I still have some things that I need to figure out or speak to someone about, and honestly, I would love it if there were a community much closer. I would definitely recommend it.

The Retreat at Fishersville

4.0
Overall it is a nice place. After mom was there a while, we could tell some of what we were told at the interview was not true. We had to move my mom quickly and didn't have a lot of time to look at other facilities. They seemed genuine there so we just went with them. It is a beautiful ...
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Augusta County review score based on 29 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 10 Augusta County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Augusta County 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

Augusta County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Augusta County, VA10 facilities
8.6
Staunton, VA14 facilities
9.1
Waynesboro, VA11 facilities

Review subcategories for Augusta County 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 29 reviews of 10 Augusta County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Augusta County 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.
Augusta County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Augusta County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Augusta County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Augusta County, 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 Augusta County 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 Augusta County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Augusta County 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 Augusta County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Augusta County 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 Augusta County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Augusta County 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 Augusta County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
30%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Augusta County 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 Augusta County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Augusta County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Augusta County

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 Augusta County protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Royal Care at Birch Ridge, Bellaire at Stone Port and Brookdale Harrisonburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Augusta County, Virginia. See full list of communities.

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