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Assisted living costs in Riverdale average about $4,271 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Riverdale. Our detailed directory has 426 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Tower of Blessing A Refuge To Seek
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.
Tower of Blessing A Refuge To Seek is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Durham, North Carolina which is in Durham County. Durham is a city that has a wide variety of recreational opportunities. There are several different parks for residents to enjoy complete with...
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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
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.
Photo of Durham Ridge Assisted Living
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.
We are a 120 bed (96 assisted living and 24 special care unit) facility. We specialize in elderly psychiatric care and have multi-disciplinary team that includes a medical director, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language services.
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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: 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
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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.
Photo of Carol Woods Retirement Cmnty
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Springview - Ross Building
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 Riverdale, VA

The average cost of senior living in Riverdale is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Hill, VA with an average of $3,483 per month.

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

Riverdale, VA
$4,271/mo
$4,264/mo

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

Riverdale, VA
$4,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,271/mo
$4,410/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,536/mo
Studio
$5,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,742/mo

Senior living costs in Riverdale 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: Riverdale, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverdale, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,271/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,410/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,806/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Riverdale, VA:$4,271/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Riverdale, VA:$4,410/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Riverdale, VA:$3,806/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Riverdale, VA, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Riverdale, VA$5,255/mo$4,298/mo+22.3%
Virginia$5,561/mo$5,105/mo+8.9%
National$5,264/mo$4,973/mo+5.9%
Riverdale, VA
2024 average cost:$5,255/mo
2023 average cost:$4,298/mo
Percent change:+22.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,561/mo
2023 average cost:$5,105/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverdale, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Riverdale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Riverdale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverdale

Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0
We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

High-quality dining experiences. Several reviews mention the delicious meals and excellent dining services at their community. At Brookdale Durham, the staff accommodates dietary restrictions, and residents look forward to every meal. At Mebane Ridge, the food is described as good, and the selection of different options is ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Residents and their families frequently express appreciation for the thoughtful and kind nature of the staff at their community. At Brookdale Eden, the staff is described as attentive and caring, and the communication between families and staff is consistent and thorough.
Varied activities for socializing. Reviews highlight the importance of the wide range of activities offered at various communities, helping residents stay engaged and active. At Mebane Ridge, residents enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities, and at Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road, social events and activities keep resident ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently mentioned as priorities by residents and their families. At Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston, the facility is described as upscale and always clean, while at Runk and Pratt at Leesville Road, the ground is pristine and fresh flowers are every ...
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Communication and transparency. Families appreciate clear and effective communication between their loved ones and the staff at their community. At Brookdale Eden, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually, to ensure everyone is informed and care nee ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Many reviews mention the accommodating nature of the staff at their community, making the transition into assisted living as smooth as possible for both residents and their families. At Brookdale Danville Piedmont, the staff is described as understanding and supportive, helping residents adapt ...
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Riverdale review score based on 85 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 41 Riverdale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverdale 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

Riverdale review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Riverdale, VA41 facilities
8.2
South Boston, VA58 facilities
8.2
Halifax, VA52 facilities

Review subcategories for Riverdale 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 85 reviews of 41 Riverdale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riverdale 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.
Riverdale, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Riverdale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverdale, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Riverdale 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 Riverdale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverdale, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverdale 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 Riverdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverdale, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale 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 Riverdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverdale, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale 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 Riverdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverdale, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverdale

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