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Assisted living costs in Covington average about $5,006 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Covington. Our detailed directory has 755 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs and Sweet Springs.

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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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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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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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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I would tell individuals it was a good place to take your loved one. The community does a good job there, during the time my loved one was. The food was decent for my loved one. The room was nice...
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.
Autumn Way Assisted Living of Rupert, West Virgina is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains, farm and open space to meet the daily needs of senior citizens. This personal care home at the intersection of Nicholas Street and 4th street offers private and semi-private rooms to all...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Covington, VA

The average cost of senior living in Covington is $5,006 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bedford, VA with an average of $4,937 per month.

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

Covington, VA
$5,006/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,006/mo
$7,039/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,322/mo
Studio
$4,299/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,808/mo

Senior living costs in Covington 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: Covington, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCovington, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,006/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,039/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,669/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Covington, VA:$5,006/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Covington, VA:$7,039/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Covington, VA:$3,669/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Covington, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Covington 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Covington, VA$5,213/mo$5,014/mo+4.0%
Virginia$5,854/mo$5,621/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Covington, VA
2024 average cost:$5,213/mo
2023 average cost:$5,014/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,854/mo
2023 average cost:$5,621/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Covington, 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 Covington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Covington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Covington

Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV

4.5
Nobody's perfect but the enriching environment is close....it seems the staff is always cheerful and professional. The place is clean and void of any unpleasant odors experienced at similar facilities......it is not fancy if you are looking for that as a primary factor to place your loved ...
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Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Staffing instability and communication issues. Several reviews mention challenges with staff turnover, unfamiliar staff, and poor communication from staff at different communities, such as Harmony Collection and Woodland Hills. Families at Harmony Collection have raised concerns about business office responsiveness, while families at Woodlan ...
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Varied food quality and portion sizes. Reviews highlight differences in food quality and portion sizes at various communities, with some residents expressing disappointment at The Park Oak Grove and Cave Spring Place, while others, like Woodland Hills, report enjoying the meals. At Woodland Hills, the food is described as delicious a ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews praise the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at Heritage Green, Daybreak, and Commonwealth Senior Living. Families at Heritage Green express gratitude for the staff's efforts to prevent falls, and at Commonwealth, the staff members are described as caring and truly good ...
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Activities and social opportunities. Communities like Terra Bella Assisted Living and Memory Care, and The Park Oak Grove, offer engaging activities and social events for residents, including crafting, games, wine socials, and community outings. Activities help keep residents active and create a sense of community.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Runk and Pratt and Woodland Hills highlight the attractiveness and cleanliness of their respective facilities. At Runk and Pratt, residents appreciate the beautiful outdoor spaces, while at Woodland Hills, the community has a luxury feel with state-of-the-art air purification systems ...
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Strong sense of community. Residents and families share positive experiences about the sense of community at various senior living communities, including Heritage Green, Daybreak, and The Elks Home. The warmth and friendliness of both residents and staff contribute to a welcoming and caring environment.
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Covington review score based on 163 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 39 Covington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Covington 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

Covington review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Covington, VA39 facilities
7.5
Clifton Forge, VA0 facilities
8.1
Cloverdale, VA0 facilities

Review subcategories for Covington 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 163 reviews of 39 Covington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Covington 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.
Covington, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.7
3.6
Friendliness
2.8
3.7
Care services
2.4
3.3
Staff
2.6
3.5
Meals & dining
2.4
3.2
Activities
2.4
3.2
Value for cost*
2.4
3.3
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Covington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Covington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Covington, 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 Covington 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 Covington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Covington, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.9%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Covington 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 Covington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Covington, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Covington 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 Covington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Covington, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
56.4%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Covington 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 Covington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Covington, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Covington 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 Covington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Covington, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Covington

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 Covington protect seniors.
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Brookdale Roanoke, Heritage Green Lynchburg and TerraBella Pheasant Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Covington, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 47 assisted living facilities near Covington, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Covington, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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