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Assisted living costs in Sassafras average about $4,601 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 137 communities in Sassafras. Our detailed directory has 2357 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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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.
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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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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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.
Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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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Photo of BT Cumberland
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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St. Francis Home is a non-profit and I thought it was okay. They still offered bingo and things like that but hey didn't have a way for my mother to go out to lunch to the store or anything like that. They...
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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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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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.
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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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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
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 Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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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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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
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.
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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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,...

Cost of assisted living in Sassafras, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sassafras is $4,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,886 per month.

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

Sassafras, VA
$4,601/mo

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

Sassafras, VA
$4,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,601/mo
$4,658/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,125/mo
Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$5,629/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,814/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,384/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,655/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras over time

Sassafras, VAVA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sassafras, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Sassafras

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sassafras

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. Thank you for all you do!

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.

Sassafras review score based on 447 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 447 reviews of 120 Sassafras assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sassafras 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

Sassafras review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Sassafras, VA120 facilities
7.2
Williamsburg, VA12 facilities
7.7
West Point, VA10 facilities

Review subcategories for Sassafras 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 447 reviews of 120 Sassafras assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sassafras 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.6
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Value for cost*
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4.1
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Sassafras assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sassafras assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sassafras, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sassafras 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 Sassafras Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sassafras, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sassafras 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 Sassafras partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sassafras, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
14.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sassafras 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 Sassafras communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sassafras, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sassafras 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 Sassafras offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sassafras, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sassafras

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 Sassafras protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sassafras, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 137 assisted living facilities near Sassafras, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sassafras, 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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