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Assisted living costs in Gum Spring average about $5,586 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 39 communities in Gum Spring. Our detailed directory has 1034 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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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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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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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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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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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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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
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Gum Spring, VA

The average cost of senior living in Gum Spring is $5,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crewe, VA with an average of $4,716 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gum Spring, VA, vs. nearby cities

Gum Spring, VA
$5,586/mo
$5,416/mo
$6,249/mo

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

Gum Spring, VA
$5,586/mo
U.S. national average
$4,721/mo

Assisted living costs in Gum Spring, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,586/mo
$5,586/mo

Assisted living costs in Gum Spring, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,105/mo
Studio
$6,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,539/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,634/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Spring 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: Gum Spring, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Spring, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,586/mo$5,481/mo$4,721/mo
Memory Care$5,586/mo$5,497/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living$4,759/mo$4,654/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Spring, VA:$5,586/mo
Virginia:$5,481/mo
U.S.:$4,721/mo
Memory Care
Gum Spring, VA:$5,586/mo
Virginia:$5,497/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Gum Spring, VA:$4,759/mo
Virginia:$4,654/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gum Spring, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gum Spring 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gum Spring, VA$6,323/mo$5,995/mo+5.5%
Virginia$5,611/mo$5,217/mo+7.6%
National$5,285/mo$5,085/mo+3.9%
Gum Spring, VA
2024 average cost:$6,323/mo
2023 average cost:$5,995/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,611/mo
2023 average cost:$5,217/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$5,085/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gum Spring, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Gum Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gum Spring

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

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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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Gum Spring review score based on 175 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 175 reviews of 36 Gum Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gum Spring 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

Gum Spring review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Gum Spring, VA36 facilities
8.2
Mineral, VA134 facilities
8.6
Louisa, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Gum Spring 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 175 reviews of 36 Gum Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gum Spring 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.
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Cleanliness
3.5
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.7
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Gum Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gum Spring, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Spring, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Spring, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.4%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
36.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
47.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Spring, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.4%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Spring, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.2%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.3%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
69.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
47.2%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gum Spring

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

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