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Assisted living costs in Penlan average about $4,998 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Penlan. Our detailed directory has 1867 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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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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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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.
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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, 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.
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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...
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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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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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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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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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.
Maple Lawn Assisted Living Maple Lawn Assisted Living is a senior residential care home located in the small town of Staunton, VA and in Augusta county. Staunton is situated just south of the large George Washington and Jefferson National Park. The city is known for being the home of Woodrow...
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Penlan, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penlan is $4,998 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,635 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Penlan, VA vs. nearby cities

Penlan, VA
$4,998/mo
$5,123/mo

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

Penlan, VA
$4,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,733/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,998/mo
$5,050/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,874/mo
Studio
$5,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,321/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Penlan over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Penlan, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Penlan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Penlan

Brookdale Midlothian

5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.

The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA

4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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The Harbor at Renaissance in Stanardsville, VA

4.6
I would recommend this community to others. The people seem to genuine be helpful to the residents. It is a smaller community with personal care.

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Welcoming and friendly staff. Numerous reviews mention the kind and compassionate nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Morningside of Charlottesville, the sales director goes above and beyond to make families feel at ease, and staff members at Regency at Augusta are described as being friendly and ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Reviews frequently highlight the diverse range of activities offered in communities. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the activities director organizes a weekly calendar filled with options for residents, and at Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air, residents enjoy crafts, bingo, an ...
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Modern and clean facilities. Residents and families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of community spaces. At The Barrington at Hioaks, the facility is described as being bright, modern, and well-organized, while reviews for The Barclay at Charlottesville mention the large courtyard and inviting common area ...
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Flexible and responsive care. Reviews highlight the importance of staff members who are adaptable to changing needs. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the care team is described as being patient and understanding when working with residents with memory loss, and at The Barclay at Charlottesville, staff accommodate ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Reviews often mention the importance of having a comfortable and private living space. At Royal Care at Birch Ridge, the rooms are described as being cozy and well-appointed, while at Beth Sholom Woods, the large bathrooms and private balconies provide a sense of home. Some communities, like ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Many families appreciate the ease of access to community amenities and local attractions. At Morningside of Bellgrade, residents are located near grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants, while at The Barclay at Charlottesville, the facility offers rides to appointments and regular outing ...
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Penlan review score based on 400 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 400 reviews of 87 Penlan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Penlan 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

Penlan review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Penlan, VA87 facilities
8.5
Dillwyn, VA90 facilities
8.4
Scottsville, VA13 facilities

Review subcategories for Penlan 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 400 reviews of 87 Penlan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Penlan 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.
Penlan, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
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3.9
4.1
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Penlan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penlan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penlan, 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 Penlan 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 Penlan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penlan 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 Penlan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.7%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.1%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penlan 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 Penlan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.7%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.7%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Penlan 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 Penlan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penlan, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penlan 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 Penlan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penlan, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penlan

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 Penlan protect seniors.

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Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Penlan, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 104 assisted living facilities near Penlan, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Penlan, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge and Sunrise at Bon Air. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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