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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dolphin, VA
Assisted living costs in Dolphin average about $4,479 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Dolphin. Our detailed directory has 913 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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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities. We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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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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.
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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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Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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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.
The Woodland, Inc. is an assisted living community located in Farmville, VA. Farmville is split between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties and is home to just over 8,200 people. Farmville is a small town with a state park, hiking trails and the Appomattox River where active residents will love...
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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, 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.
American Senior Living, LLC. Has established Southerland Place to promote the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of each resident entrusted to our care. To achieve this endeavor we are continually pursuing the highest quality of personal care, service and a level of excellence which...
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.
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 Dolphin, VA
The average cost of senior living in Dolphin is $4,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dolphin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dolphin
Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
Petersburg Home For Ladies
4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Brandywine at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA
4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and caring staff. Many reviews mention the attentiveness and kindness of the staff members at various communities, such as The Barrington at Hioaks, Brandywine at Midlothian, and Morningside of Bellgrade, who go above and beyond to ensure residents are happy and comfortable.
Engaging social activities. Residents at communities like The Barrington at Hioaks, Brookdale Midlothian, and The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC enjoy a wide range of activities, including exercise classes, crafts, and entertainment, keeping them socially engaged and active.
Thorough communication with families. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication they receive from communities, like The Barrington at Hioaks, Sunrise at Bon Air, and The Crossings at Ironbridge, enabling them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and well-being.
Accommodating to individual needs. Reviews from communities such as Sunrise at Bon Air, Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, and Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield highlight the adaptability of staff to cater to residents' unique needs, whether it's personal care or dietary requirements.
Frequent facility improvements. Several communities, such as The Barrington at Hioaks, Auburn Hill Senior Living, and Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, have undergone recent renovations and updates, providing residents with modern and comfortable living spaces.
Quality dining experiences. Residents at communities like The Barrington at Hioaks, Morningside of Bellgrade, and Lucy Corr praise the delicious meals and accommodating dietary options, making dining an enjoyable experience for everyone.
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Dolphin review score based on 206 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 49 Dolphin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dolphin 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
Dolphin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dolphin 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 206 reviews of 49 Dolphin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dolphin 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.Dolphin, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Dolphin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dolphin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dolphin, 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 Dolphin 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 Dolphin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.2%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dolphin 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 Dolphin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.1%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.8%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dolphin 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 Dolphin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.8%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dolphin 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 Dolphin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dolphin 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 Dolphin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dolphin, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dolphin
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 Dolphin protect seniors.
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Sunrise at Bon Air, Dunlop House and The Barrington at Hioaks are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dolphin, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 58 assisted living facilities near Dolphin, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Dolphin, Virginia is Sunrise at Bon Air. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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