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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shirley, VA

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Assisted living costs in Shirley average about $6,428 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 39 communities in Shirley. Our detailed directory has 663 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Richmond, Chesterfield and Midlothian.

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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Photo of Browder's Assisted Living Inc
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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They're very good and unfortunately my mother passed so she didn't get to stay very long but I wish she could have because this was a WONDERFUL place and they made her feel like she was special, like my...
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.
Featuring private rooms; a private spacious three room suite with large bedroom and sitting area, private bath w/shower and jacuzzi and large walk-in closet. Offering in-house physician service; linen & laundry service on premises; three meals daily w/snacks; special diet provided if needed;...
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The people here at The Haven really seemed to care about our situation and problems. They worked with me to find a solution and a "fit" for Iris. The personel have a seemingly tough job, but they are great...
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.
The Haven at Cold Harbor is a senior care home in Mechanicsville, Virginia, which is part of Hanover County, and located just outside of Richmond. Mechanicsville is a beautiful place, with many natural locations to enjoy including Beaver Dam Creek, Cold Harbor and the historically significant...
Photo of Brown Stone Assisted Living Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Virginia Home
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 The Parkwood
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,...
Photo of Coles Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Hawkins Residential
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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This is a relaxing, caring and very clean facility. There is freedom to walk outside and it has a farm like setting. I would highly recommend The Havens.
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.
The Haven at Sandy Valley is a senior care home in Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County. With a strong historical tie the Civil War, Mechanicsville is a great place to live or visit. Take advantage of National Battlefield Park and learn more about the battle of Cold Harbor or visit one of many...
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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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Photo of DLM Palace Rest Home
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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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...
Photo of Hall's Care Homes
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 The Haven Assisted Living at Lakeway
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.
The Haven at Lakeway is a residential care home for seniors in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County. Mechanicsville is rich with Civil War history. You can visit the National Battlefield Park to learn about many battles that occurred in the area and the soldiers who fought them. Or drive 15...

Cost of assisted living in Shirley, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $6,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Claremont, VA with an average of $5,834 per month.

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

Shirley, VA
$6,428/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,428/mo
$7,180/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,913/mo
Studio
$5,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,482/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,383/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley 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: Shirley, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,428/mo$6,442/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,180/mo$7,523/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,728/mo$4,061/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, VA:$6,428/mo
Virginia:$6,442/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, VA:$7,180/mo
Virginia:$7,523/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, VA:$3,728/mo
Virginia:$4,061/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shirley, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shirley 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.

Shirley, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shirley, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shirley 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 average 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
Shirley, VA$5,619/mo$5,394/mo+4.2%
Virginia$5,854/mo$5,621/mo+4.1%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shirley, VA
2024 average cost:$5,619/mo
2023 average cost:$5,394/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,854/mo
2023 average cost:$5,621/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shirley, 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 Shirley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shirley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shirley

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.8
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.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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The Barclay at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Shirley review score based on 83 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 39 Shirley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirley 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

Shirley review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Shirley, VA39 facilities
8.1
James Terrace, VA134 facilities
8.2
Hopewell, VA111 facilities

Review subcategories for Shirley 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 83 reviews of 39 Shirley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley 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.
Shirley, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.0
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.1
Staff
3.1
3.3
Meals & dining
2.8
3.0
Activities
2.8
3.0
Value for cost*
2.7
3.1
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Shirley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shirley

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