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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elk Garden, VA
Assisted living costs in Elk Garden average about $4,667 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 51 communities in Elk Garden. Our detailed directory has 446 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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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...
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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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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
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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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, 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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Westwood Center is a Genesis assisted living community located in Bluefield, Virginia. Known as Virginia's Tallest Town, the city is nestled in the heights of the Appalachian Mountains and features unparalleled fishing, skiing, and hiking opportunities as well as easy access to airports, the...
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 Elk Garden, VA
The average cost of senior living in Elk Garden is $4,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clintwood, VA with an average of $2,600 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Garden
Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Garden
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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Exceptional staff care and support. Reviews consistently highlight the kind and caring nature of staff members across several communities. At American House Kingsport, they go above and beyond to ensure resident happiness and well-being. At Brookdale Rock Springs, the staff formed strong friendships with residents and their fa ...
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Delicious and satisfying meals. Meals were a frequent topic of praise in reviews, with residents and families expressing appreciation for the quality and variety of food offerings. At Brookdale Johnson City, the chef's incredible cooking skills and accommodating nature were especially noted. However, at The Courtyards at Jo ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Several communities offered a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, encouraging socialization and engagement. At Brookdale Bristol, the activities director went above and beyond to organize outings and events. At English Meadows Abingdon Campus, activities improved signi ...
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Spacious and clean facilities. Reviews highlighted the cleanliness and maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces. At Brookdale Kingsport, residents praised the pristine bathrooms, renovated patio, and dining room. At The Village At Allandale, the homelike feel and inviting atmosphere stood out. However, at Princet ...
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Personalized and attentive communication. Families expressed appreciation for staff's responsiveness and dedication to keeping them informed. At Brookdale Rock Springs, regular meetings were held between senior residents and the community director. At Brookdale Bristol, the staff took great care to address individual concerns and ne ...
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Flexible and accommodating environments. Residents and families appreciated the flexibility of communities to adapt to individual needs and circumstances. At Dogwood Crossing, the staff accommodated a resident's request for a small refrigerator. At Brookdale Bristol, the facility was chosen because of its one-level layout and suite ...
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Elk Garden review score based on 195 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 195 reviews of 51 Elk Garden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden 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 195 reviews of 51 Elk Garden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elk Garden 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.Elk Garden, 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
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Elk Garden assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Garden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Garden, 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 Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Garden, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
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
51%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Garden, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Garden, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Garden, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Garden, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Garden
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 Elk Garden protect seniors.
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