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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Augusta County, VA

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Assisted living costs in Augusta County average about $4,305 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Augusta County. Our detailed directory has 96 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 Brookdale Staunton
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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I would give a 5 in all categories except food but we all have preferences it is rather bland but good selections. The people are supportive and involved with the needs of residents. They get involved 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.
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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Photo of English Meadows Fishersville Campus
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7.7
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17 reviews
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
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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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
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.
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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: 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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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 $4,305 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Gate, VA with an average of $3,084 per month.

Assisted living costs in Augusta County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Augusta County, VA
$4,305/mo
$4,305/mo

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

Augusta County, VA
$4,305/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Augusta County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,305/mo
$4,463/mo

Assisted living costs in Augusta County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,315/mo
Studio
$5,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,588/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,800/mo

Senior living costs in Augusta County 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: Augusta County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAugusta County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,305/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,463/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,122/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Augusta County, VA:$4,305/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Augusta County, VA:$4,463/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Augusta County, VA:$4,122/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Augusta County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Augusta County 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 Augusta County, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Augusta County 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
Augusta County, VA$5,660/mo$4,894/mo+15.7%
Virginia$5,298/mo$5,034/mo+5.2%
National$5,167/mo$4,915/mo+5.1%
Augusta County, VA
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$4,894/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,298/mo
2023 average cost:$5,034/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,167/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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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

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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Augusta County review score based on 25 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 7 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

8.0
Augusta County, VA7 facilities
7.0
Staunton, VA13 facilities
6.9
Waynesboro, VA19 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 25 reviews of 7 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
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.5
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
2.8
3.7
Activities
3.0
3.7
Value for cost*
2.6
3.7
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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.
Augusta County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
85.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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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
71.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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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
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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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
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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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 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 Augusta County protect seniors.
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Brookdale Staunton, English Meadows Fishersville Campus and The Legacy at North Augusta are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Augusta County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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