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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Big Otter Mill, VA
Assisted living costs in Big Otter Mill average about $3,987 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 60 communities in Big Otter Mill. Our detailed directory has 761 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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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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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...
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, 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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
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I have no complaints about the experience my parents are having so far at this community. They have made a smooth transition with the help of all of the staff members and residents. I am impressed with the...
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.
This beautiful 1916 Georgian mansion provides the entry point for the gracious amenities of Hermitage Roanoke. Opened in 1964 as a retirement home, the community has grown to include 22 two bedroom Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living studio, one and two bedroom apartments, and a 14...
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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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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
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.
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I need a community that gave a country homestead feeling and this community provided me with what I needed. The community is beautiful looks like a southern type mansion big pillars outside the entrance and...
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.
Havenwood is an assisted living community in the serene campus town of Lexington, Virginia. Our beautiful community is located close to the misty Blue Ridge Mountains and family farms of Lexington. It is a joy to live in an area full of natural beauty, such as the limestone wonder, the Natural...
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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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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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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.
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On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
Cost of assisted living in Big Otter Mill, VA
The average cost of senior living in Big Otter Mill is $3,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goshen, VA with an average of $2,471 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Otter Mill, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Big Otter Mill, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Otter Mill, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Big Otter Mill
Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Otter Mill
The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA
4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care
5.0
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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Runk and Pratt of Forest
4.4
I received a phone call about my father falling and I was out of town. He is a high fall risk. It did not surprise me that he had fallen due to this. I was not as concerned as I should of been. When the offer was made to send him out to hospital for further evaluation. I did not take it ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Addressing staffing concerns and communication. Several reviews mention challenges with staffing levels and communication from staff, leading to delays in care and missed appointments for residents. For instance, at Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, the administrator was hired recently and families hope for continued improvement in the level ...
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Diverse activities for socialization and personal growth. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities for residents, with many commending the range of offerings at various communities. Activities include crafts, games, concerts, BINGO, Bible study, and wine and cheese tastings. Residents at TerraBella Pheasant Ridge particularly enjoy bal ...
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High-quality, individually tailored meals and dining experiences. Quality food and accommodating meal options are highlighted in numerous reviews as essential factors for resident satisfaction. At TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, the food is described as delicious with a wide selection for residents to choose from. Some communities, such as The Park Oak Grove, c ...
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Thoroughly maintained interiors and exteriors. Cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms are emphasized in various reviews. At TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, the grounds are described as beautiful, and at The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living, the apartments are spacious and nice. However, some reviews mention co ...
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Support from compassionate and attentive staff. Several reviews emphasize the importance of caring and attentive staff for the emotional well-being of residents. At Runk and Pratt at Liberty Ridge, residents are described as enjoying 'total care' and feeling well taken care of at Heritage Green Lynchburg. At Woodland Hills Community, th ...
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Flexible, accommodating living arrangements. Flexibility and customization of living arrangements are emphasized in several reviews, with some residents expressing appreciation for options to accommodate their individual needs. For example, at TerraBella Pheasant Ridge, mothers have reported moving in with their sons, and at The Harmony ...
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Big Otter Mill review score based on 155 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 45 Big Otter Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Otter Mill 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
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Review subcategories for Big Otter Mill 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 155 reviews of 45 Big Otter Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Otter Mill 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.Big Otter Mill, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Big Otter Mill assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Otter Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Otter Mill, 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 Big Otter Mill 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 Big Otter Mill 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
62.2%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.9%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Big Otter Mill 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 Big Otter Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Otter Mill 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 Big Otter Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.1%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Otter Mill 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 Big Otter Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Otter Mill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Otter Mill 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 Big Otter Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Otter Mill
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 Big Otter Mill protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Brookdale Roanoke are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Otter Mill, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 60 assisted living facilities near Big Otter Mill, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Big Otter Mill, Virginia are Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge and Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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