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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Drowning Ford, VA
Assisted living costs in Drowning Ford average about $4,537 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Drowning Ford. Our detailed directory has 468 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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My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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.
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The residents & staff are great. Food is okay I believe they may be a little under staffed. Disappointed to see rate increase 2 months after moving in, my rate was locked in for a year. Independent living...
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.
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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.
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 like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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, 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, 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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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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.
Wellington Place offers gracious senior living with all the comforts of home and more. From the moment you enter our residences, you will feel the warmth and charm of a friendly and caring environment. All accommodations are beautifully designed and appointed to meet our residents needs,...
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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 Drowning Ford, VA
The average cost of senior living in Drowning Ford is $4,537 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cleveland, VA with an average of $4,521 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drowning Ford, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drowning Ford, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Drowning Ford, VA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Drowning Ford
Recent reviews for assisted living in Drowning Ford
Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
5.0
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon
5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
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Attentive and supportive staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, with several mentioning their long-term friendships formed with community caregivers. For instance, at American House Kingsport, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents are well taken care of, a ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. At Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Rock Springs offers activities tailored to residents' interests, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, helping residents stay engaged and active. ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Dogwood Crossing, residents enjoy the meals and praise the food's deliciousness, while at Brookdale Kingsport, the meals are described as good, with improvements made t ...
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Safe and secure environment. Several reviews highlight the importance of safety and security within communities. At The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens, residents are safe and cared for, with the staff being very responsive to requests. Additionally, at American House Bristol, American House's secure memory car ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with particular mention of the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. At Brookdale Johnson City, Brookdale Johnson City features well-lit hallways and a clean facility, while Dogwood Crossing notes the cleanlines ...
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Effective communication between staff and residents. Clear and effective communication between staff, residents, and their families is crucial for ensuring that care needs are being met and that everyone stays informed. At Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale maintains a policy of honest and ongoing communication, setting regular meetings for senior res ...
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Drowning Ford review score based on 201 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 51 Drowning Ford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford 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 201 reviews of 51 Drowning Ford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Drowning Ford 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.Drowning Ford, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Drowning Ford assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drowning Ford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drowning Ford, 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 Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford 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
52.9%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.9%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford 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
58.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.2%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford 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
31.4%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.6%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drowning Ford 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 Drowning Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Drowning Ford
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 Drowning Ford protect seniors.
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