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Assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill average about $5,253 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 35 communities in Ellerson Mill. Our detailed directory has 273 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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Photo of Coles Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Virginia Home
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.
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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3.0
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3.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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4 star
13%
3 star
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2 star
13%
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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Ellerson Mill, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ellerson Mill is $5,253 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,579 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill, VA, vs. nearby cities

Ellerson Mill, VA
$5,253/mo
$5,049/mo
$5,157/mo

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

Ellerson Mill, VA
$5,253/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,253/mo
$5,473/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,973/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$6,733/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,448/mo

Senior living costs in Ellerson Mill 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: Ellerson Mill, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllerson Mill, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,253/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,473/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,291/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ellerson Mill, VA:$5,253/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ellerson Mill, VA:$5,473/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ellerson Mill, VA:$4,291/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ellerson Mill 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 median 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
Ellerson Mill, VA$6,145/mo$5,839/mo+5.2%
Virginia$5,637/mo$5,186/mo+8.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Ellerson Mill, VA
2024 average cost:$6,145/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,637/mo
2023 average cost:$5,186/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellerson Mill, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellerson Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellerson Mill

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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The Barclay 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.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Ellerson Mill review score based on 74 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 29 Ellerson Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellerson Mill 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

Ellerson Mill review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Ellerson Mill, VA29 facilities
8.3
Richmond, VA64 facilities
7.8
Innsbrook, VA45 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellerson Mill 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 74 reviews of 29 Ellerson Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellerson Mill 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.
Ellerson Mill, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
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Ellerson Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellerson Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellerson Mill, 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 Ellerson Mill 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 Ellerson Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellerson Mill, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellerson Mill 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 Ellerson Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellerson Mill, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellerson Mill 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 Ellerson Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellerson Mill, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellerson Mill 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 Ellerson Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellerson Mill, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellerson Mill 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 Ellerson Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellerson Mill, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellerson Mill

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

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