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Assisted living costs in Handsom average about $4,330 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 114 communities in Handsom. Our detailed directory has 1545 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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I have asked for some materials on the visiting physician, the in-house doctor, and I've asked twice but I've never recieved anything. That was my only complaint. My mother doesn't participate but supposedly...
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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.
Eden Court is a place that is catered around the needs of those suffering with memory problems. This is a Memory Care community that specializes in helping those that are suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This is an actual home that is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood in the Hampton...
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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.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Lav'm Adult Residence Lav'm Adult Residence is an assisted living community located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The community is located in a mostly residential area with a few businesses, which creates a quiet, home-like setting for the community's residents without sacrificing nearby conveniences....
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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.
Whitehurst ManorWhitehurst Manor offers a great assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Chesapeake, VA their home. The city of Chesapeake offers beautiful parks and outdoor space, with opportunities for hiking or just enjoying the weather. The city also offers many museums...
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Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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I absolutely recommend this property to other families that are looking into their options, without a doubt. It was a little adjustment for my father, but he thoroughly enjoys the facility there and the...
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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.
Shepherd's Village at Park Avenue is an assisted living community located in Norfolk, Virginia. Our property offers several walking paths on a beautifully landscaped property within minutes of area medical centers, churches, shops, and restaurants. You'll enjoy customized care with outstanding...
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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.
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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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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.
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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Handsom, VA

The average cost of senior living in Handsom is $4,330 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

Handsom, VA
$4,330/mo
$4,328/mo
$3,974/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handsom, VA vs. the state and national average

Handsom, VA
$4,330/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Handsom vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,330/mo
$4,350/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Handsom, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,023/mo
Studio
$5,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,496/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,204/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,655/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Handsom over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Handsom, VA

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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 294 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 294 reviews of 103 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

Handsom review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Handsom, VA103 facilities
7.6
Courtland, VA105 facilities
7.1
Newsoms, VA83 facilities

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 294 reviews of 103 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
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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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.
Handsom, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
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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.
Handsom, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
13.6%
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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
37.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
14.8%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.3%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.1%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
18%
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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
45.6%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
45.6%
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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.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Acclaim at East Beach, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and Dominion Village Williamsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Handsom, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 114 assisted living facilities near Handsom, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Handsom, Virginia are The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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