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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elko, VA

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Assisted living costs in Elko average about $6,203 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 113 communities in Elko. Our detailed directory has 2871 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Chesterfield and Mechanicsville.

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.
Photo of Browder's Assisted Living Inc
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.
Photo of Southerland Place
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...
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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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.
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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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Elko, VA

The average cost of senior living in Elko is $6,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $5,834 per month.

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

Elko, VA
$6,203/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,203/mo
$7,013/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,111/mo
Studio
$5,206/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,413/mo

Senior living costs in Elko 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: Elko, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElko, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,203/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,013/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,704/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elko, VA:$6,203/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elko, VA:$7,013/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elko, VA:$3,704/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elko, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elko 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elko, VA$5,619/mo$5,394/mo+4.2%
Virginia$5,854/mo$5,621/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Elko, VA
2024 average cost:$5,619/mo
2023 average cost:$5,394/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,854/mo
2023 average cost:$5,621/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
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 Elko, 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 Elko.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elko

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elko

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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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Elko review score based on 445 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 445 reviews of 113 Elko assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elko 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

Elko review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Elko, VA113 facilities
8.1
Mechanicsville, VA116 facilities
8.0
Chester, VA100 facilities

Review subcategories for Elko 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 445 reviews of 113 Elko assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elko 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.
Elko, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
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Elko assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elko assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elko, 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 Elko 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 Elko that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elko, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elko 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 Elko Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elko, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elko 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 Elko partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elko, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elko 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 Elko communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elko, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elko 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 Elko offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elko, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
41.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elko

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 Elko protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community and Harpers Station Yorktown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elko, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 113 assisted living facilities near Elko, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Elko, Virginia are Heritage Green Hanover and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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