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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Free Union, VA
Assisted living costs in Free Union average about $5,101 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Free Union. Our detailed directory has 204 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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9.5
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Of course, I looked at several places before I chose Colonnades. It is a good fit for me. Staff and residents are friendly and helpful. Lots of activities and programs. Music, lectures and tours to places of...
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 Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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11 Floor plan available
8.9
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21 reviews
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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8.5
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15 reviews
2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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9.7
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47 reviews
My Dad transferred to assisted living at Morningside in May. Every staff member I have encountered along the way has been amazing. I wish I could remember all of their names, but I’m one who remembers faces....
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.
Morningside of Charlottesville provides personalized care in an elegant and home-like setting for residents with Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care needs.
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8.7
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31 reviews
We chose Rosewood Village at Hollymead because it had the best reviews. Everyone in every department was kind and helpful. No complaints.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.0
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25 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
7.7
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31 reviews
The staff at Rosewood Village Greenbrier are helpful, creative in problem solving, and attentive to the residents. Communication with the family is better in person rather than via email or phone. I would...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
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.
At Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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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.
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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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Free Union, VA
The average cost of senior living in Free Union is $5,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,847 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Free Union, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Free Union
Recent reviews for assisted living in Free Union
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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The Harbor at Renaissance in Stanardsville, VA
4.6
I would recommend this community to others. The people seem to genuine be helpful to the residents. It is a smaller community with personal care.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville
5.0
We chose Commonwealth Senior Living because I thought it was a really good size, we looked at some bigger facilities and this one seemed like a much nicer scale where she could get to know people better. I figured the staff members got to know residents better that way as well. It is a very ...
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Free Union review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 12 Free Union assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Free Union 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
Free Union review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Free Union 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 67 reviews of 12 Free Union assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Free Union 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.Free Union, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Free Union assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Free Union assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Free Union, 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 Free Union 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 Free Union that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33.2%
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
66.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Free Union 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 Free Union Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Free Union 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 Free Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Free Union 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 Free Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Free Union, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Free Union 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 Free Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Free Union, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Free Union
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 Free Union protect seniors.
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Morningside of Charlottesville, The Colonnades and Royal Care at Birch Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Free Union, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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