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Assisted living costs in Lynhams average about $4,970 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 48 communities in Lynhams. Our detailed directory has 1015 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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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.
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes 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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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...
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.
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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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lynhams, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lynhams is $4,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,463 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lynhams, VA, vs. nearby cities

Lynhams, VA
$4,970/mo

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

Lynhams, VA
$4,970/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Lynhams, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,970/mo
$4,957/mo

Assisted living costs in Lynhams, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,491/mo
Studio
$6,099/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,589/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Lynhams 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: Lynhams, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLynhams, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,970/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,957/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,311/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lynhams, VA:$4,970/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lynhams, VA:$4,957/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lynhams, VA:$4,311/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lynhams, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lynhams 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.

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Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lynhams, VA$5,734/mo$5,460/mo+5.0%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lynhams, VA
2024 average cost:$5,734/mo
2023 average cost:$5,460/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lynhams, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lynhams

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lynhams

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

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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

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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.

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

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I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Residents and families consistently praise the kindness and approachability of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at Spring Arbor of Williamsburg, staff members are described as 'great' and 'considerate'. At Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, the staff is 'warm ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many residents and their families. For example, at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Devonshire, the facility is described as 'very clean and the food is good', while at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hampton, the 'facilities are kept very clea ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Activities are a key component of many senior living communities, providing opportunities for residents to engage with each other and stay active. For instance, at , 'activities were another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings. Movie nights, ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is essential for ensuring that care needs are being met. For example, at , the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Families appreciate this level of engage ...
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Individualized care. Tailored care plans and personalized attention are important for many residents. At , the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Harmony on the Peninsula, the staff worked with mom to assess her care needs and get her into a few therapies that helped her greatly. ...
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Accessible and responsive management. Responsive and accessible management is crucial for addressing concerns and maintaining a positive living environment. For instance, at Northern Neck Senior Care Community, the administrator was only interested in the staff, not the residents. In contrast, at Commonwealth Senior Living at Kil ...
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Lynhams review score based on 173 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 43 Lynhams assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Lynhams review score compared against nearby cities

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Lynhams, VA43 facilities
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Kilmarnock, VA50 facilities
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White Stone, VA53 facilities

Review subcategories for Lynhams 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 173 reviews of 43 Lynhams assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lynhams 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.
Lynhams, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
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3.7
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3.7
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Lynhams assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lynhams assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lynhams, 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 Lynhams 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 Lynhams that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lynhams, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lynhams 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 Lynhams 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
69.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lynhams 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 Lynhams partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lynhams, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lynhams 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 Lynhams communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lynhams, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
48.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lynhams 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 Lynhams offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lynhams, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
46.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lynhams

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