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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Handsom, VA
Assisted living costs in Handsom average about $4,251 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 129 communities in Handsom. Our detailed directory has 1493 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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5's across the board. Coming up on 2 years this August, and I have not had one complaint. The food is good. The entertainment director is fantastic. There is lots to do and they go out on trips to different...
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.
Cedar Manor Assisted Living is an affiliate of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Cedar Manor offers a comfortable, supportive atmosphere to enjoy your independence in a secure, peaceful, wooded setting. Each private suite features kitchenettes, individual climate control and bathrooms with...
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This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Gates House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Gates House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required,...
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This was my first visit to Nansemond Commons. I was Surprised the facility smelled pleasant! Helpful and friendly maintenence, nursing and other support staff. The rooms are clean and spacious with ample...
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.
At Concordia Assisted Living Residences, our care commitment is demonstrated on a daily basis by our staff. They take a focused, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of our residents and they support and educate the family members and loved ones of the residents we serve.
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I would tell them that it is a good community to go to. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The room is a good size and we had to provide the furniture for my loved one. The selection of the food is...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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18 reviews
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.
Province Place was designed to function much like your own home. Residents select a one or two bedroom suite, each with its own private bathroom and kitchenette. Groups of suites nestled together in neighborhoods share a cozy living room, family room, dining room, enclosed courtyard and...
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I couldn’t be happier with the care my Dad has received at Dominion Village at Chesapeake! This is a smaller facility but that is exactly why I picked this for my father. We have been happy with everyone...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Chesapeake, a Five Star Senior Living community! Located in the heart of Deep Creek and easily accessible to all major thoroughfares, we have created a small neighborhood where staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family....
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Emily Green Shores is a great facility and it is definitely a family type atmosphere. The care here is great and the staff members are very attentive. My dad said it felt like home and we really appreciate...
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.
Emily Green Shores is a faith-based senior assisted living facility owned by the Portsmouth Baptist Association and located in Portsmouth, Virginia. Our facility rests on the Elizabeth River waterfront offering beautiful sunset views from our spacious sunroom facing the water. Emily Green Shores...
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This is an outstanding community. The staff is wonderful caring and they keep me informed on any changes. I menu is very good and I like that he is enjoying the good menu. They offer him activities that he...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Parsons Residential Care offers a caring atmosphere,active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Parsons Residential Care, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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They're very courteous. They go out of their way to help our family as well as our loved one. It's always clean every time I visit her room, and I like that very much.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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16 reviews
I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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No better Place, wonderful place to for your dementia patients to reside. They have small one-on-one attention and staff, wonderful activities for cognitive care, personal care. A beautiful facility. Each...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Williamsburg Campus is dedicated to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on the dignity and well-being of residents through our signature programs that offer connection and engagement. We believe that those with memory impairments can continue to lead a rich, fulfilling...
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staff was great and very friendly to me and my family .I would like to say thank you for the nurses that work there and doing a great job with the patients.
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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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had to...
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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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8 reviews
Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The...
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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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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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I have nothing but praise for this facility. My dad moved here after being kicked out of another place because of his Dementia. The staff was very supportive and caring. They accepted him and his issues and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Windsor House is a memory care community located in Windsor, NC. Windsor is a beautiful town located near North Carolina's coast with a rich history. Windsor House provides a home away from home atmosphere with dedicated & qualified staff. It is their goal to provide their residents with the...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Currituck House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Currituck House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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The ratio between residence and staff is very good. There spend alot of time with the residence. The staff is friendly and easy to work with and my loved one is well taken care of. I would recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Poquoson, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a home-like...
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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most 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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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My mom is normally up and out of her room when I go. They give her regular showers and change her regularly. Always healthy snacks between meals. She did have one UTI since she's been there and ended up in...
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement. The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience. We understand the emotional, mental, and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
9.4
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20 reviews
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.
Located in Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Handsom, VA
The average cost of senior living in Handsom is $4,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handsom, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handsom, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Handsom
Recent reviews for assisted living in Handsom
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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.
Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Helpful and accommodating staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. For example, at Harmony at Oakbrooke, the marketing director went above and beyond to answer all family's questions and worked extensively to help place their loved one. At Mayfair House Senior Living, staff ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents enjoy the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For instance, at Cambridge Crossing, staff organize regular outings and family dinners, and at Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, activities include games, movies, and music sessions. These social e ...
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Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community's interior spaces and gardens. At Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall, the staff keeps the common areas clean, and at Harmony at Harbour View, the apartments are described as nice and the building is well kept.
Access to on-site medical services. Several residents express appreciation for the convenience of having medical services on-site. For instance, at Edgeworth Park at New Town, the presence of a doctor on site led to quick diagnosis and treatment for their loved one, and at Harmony on the Peninsula, having a nurse available was ...
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Individualized attention for residents' care needs. Reviews highlight the importance of individualized care for each resident. At Karolwood Gardens Norfolk, the staff was accommodating and kind when caring for a loved one with unique needs, and at Harmony at Harbour View, the caregivers were attentive and assisted residents with daily tasks, ...
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Open communication between families and staff. Families appreciate the clear and frequent communication they receive from their loved one's care team. For example, at Harmony at Oakbrooke, staff members regularly updated families on their loved one's progress, and at Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth, the facility director set regular meet ...
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Handsom review score based on 298 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 298 reviews of 116 Handsom assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Handsom 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 Handsom 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 298 reviews of 116 Handsom assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Handsom 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.Handsom, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Care services
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Handsom assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handsom assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handsom, 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 Handsom 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 Handsom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
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99.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.3%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Handsom 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 Handsom Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.3%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Handsom 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 Handsom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handsom, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.2%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Handsom 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 Handsom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handsom, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handsom 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 Handsom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handsom, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Handsom
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 Handsom protect seniors.
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Acclaim at East Beach, Chesapeake Place Senior Living and The Hidenwood Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Handsom, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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