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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in River Forest Shores, VA
Assisted living costs in River Forest Shores average about $4,561 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in River Forest Shores. Our detailed directory has 1080 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 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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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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The community has been in the area for a very long time. The aesthetics don't have the newer decorations like new communities, and it is a little bit on the older side for decor. I believe they should have...
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.
If you are seeking a senior living community in Virginia Beach, Virginia to provide exceptional care and individualized attention to your loved one then look no further than Our Lady of Perpetual Help. We are sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and committed to extensive assisted...
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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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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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake. We serve a private pay resident in a home environment. Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Vero at Chesapeake brings the historic and vibrant spirit of coastal Virginia to senior living. With a range of options that includes Independent-Style Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our residents have access to everything they need for a life with joy and purpose.We are...
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.
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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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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.
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....
Cost of assisted living in River Forest Shores, VA
The average cost of senior living in River Forest Shores is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camptown, VA with an average of $4,182 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in River Forest Shores, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in River Forest Shores, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in River Forest Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in River Forest Shores
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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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need!
[name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care.
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Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
4.4
At a critical time period when it was no longer practical, safe or affordable to keep Mom in her home of many years close to family, friends and church everything changed when A Place for Mom found the answers to all the above. Everyone that knows and loves her have had nothing but rave ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Waterford at Virginia Beach, the nurse and receptionists are described as excellent and helpful, while The Gardens of Virginia Beach mentions the staff's hard work and dedication to ma ...
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Variety of activities to accommodate different interests. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' hobbies and preferences. At Harmony at Oakbrooke, the speech therapist shows genuine interest in residents' eating habits and dental health history to assess proper therapy, while residents of Commonwealth Senior Living at Ki ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of both interior and exterior spaces at various communities. Residents of Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House appreciate the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while The Waterford at Virginia Beach notes t ...
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Flexible and accommodating management. Families appreciate the accommodating nature of community management. For instance, at The Waterford at Virginia Beach, the executive director was willing to pitch in as a chef during a staffing shortage, and at Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, the directors are described as p ...
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Individualized care plans for diverse needs. Staff members develop customized care plans to cater to residents' unique needs and preferences. At The Gardens of Virginia Beach, care for both mom and dad is managed effectively, ensuring their different care levels are met. The team at Harmony at Independence also adjusts to my mother's c ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Residents and families note the welcoming and inclusive nature of their communities. At Chesapeake Place Senior Living, everyone is friendly and warm, creating a sense of community that makes families feel at ease. The staff at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine also ensure that re ...
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River Forest Shores review score based on 231 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 40 River Forest Shores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores 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 231 reviews of 40 River Forest Shores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare River Forest Shores 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.River Forest Shores, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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River Forest Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Forest Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Forest Shores, 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 River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores 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
70%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores 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
67.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.5%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Forest Shores 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 River Forest Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in River Forest Shores
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 River Forest Shores protect seniors.
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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near River Forest Shores, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near River Forest Shores, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in River Forest Shores, Virginia are Bay Lake Community, 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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