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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Skippers, VA
Assisted living costs in Skippers average about $3,601 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Skippers. Our detailed directory has 154 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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9.3
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25 reviews
I rate the food a 4. My friend passed away on [date removed]. The care they gave her was amazing. I highly recommend this facility to anyone! The care they give to each patient and the communication they...
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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7.2
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17 reviews
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. But as is so common, there is an unfortunately high to staff ratio which leads to residents not having as much personalized attention as could be desired. But...
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.
In a home like setting, we provide the ideal solution for seniors who require some help with daily activities. Residents are able to live independently in their own suites while receiving the services they need from our well- trained and caring staff. Spring Oak at Petersburg offers three care...
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2 reviews
I would recommend this facility to others, it is the cleanest place that I have seen. The staff is kind, caring and attentive. They are so sweet and I can't praise them enough! For the move in process, they...
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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At Petersburg Home For Ladies they are very friendly. They made us feel welcome when she moved in. The only thing we had a problem was with nursing at one point. She did have high blood pressure and had to...
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.
For more than three generations we have been the preferred residence for women 62 and older who live in the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Chesterfield, and beyond. Why are we so highly regarded? Because our licensed...
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6.5
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8 reviews
Everyone at the administrative level is available to answer questions. Making the decision to have Mom leave her home was difficult for us, especially for her. Now, though, she and we know it's best. The...
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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This is perfect for my dad we like the size of it. I like that the care I've seen him get is good. It is very clean in here. The staff is very personable and well organized. When I call ahead of coming I'll...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Gates House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Gates House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required,...
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The staff is friendly. When we request something of them they respond quickly. They are attentive and patient with cranky old residents. The administrator is open to suggestions. The food is better...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Rocky Mount offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Rocky Mount, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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The community is open to feedback and we are able to talk and make decisions together. They are great at communicating and they keep me updated. I would recommend this community to others
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.
Heritage Care of Rocky Mount is an assisted living community located in Rocky Mount, NC. The city of Rocky Mount is located in Nash and Edgecombe Counties in the coastal plain, and is home to about 57,500 people. About 45-minutes from Raleigh, Rocky Mount is a bustling city where residents can...
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7.0
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13 reviews
Hickory Hill Retirement Community is a really incredible facility with incredible staff. I am very pleased with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Do you have a loved one that needs special care? Are you beside yourself not knowing what to do? Is this a time when you are faced with a decision that you and your family find it hard to make? Hickory Hill living is located on the south side of Virgina and provides for the elderly and gives them...
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9.3
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21 reviews
Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
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.
Located in Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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9.2
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5 reviews
The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement. The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience. We understand the emotional, mental, and...
8.4
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16 reviews
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle. The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to a quaint little community of friends and neighbors tucked neatly at the edge of one of the loveliest of America's historic towns. Tarboro, North Carolina, settled centuries ago, hasn't lost a bit of its original charm. Main Street, with its village shops, town square and stately homes,...
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8.2
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19 reviews
There was a lot of turnover of staff while my Mother was there. It was sometimes hard to get a response from administrators. We have moved my Mom to another facility. The food could be improved if they...
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.
At Navion of Rocky Mount in the thriving city of Rocky Mount, N.C., which boasts Southern charm and hospitality, you’ll find caring neighbors who share your strong desire to be active and independent. Create strong friendships as you bond over fun hobbies and classes, fitness workouts for your...
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.
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hampton Manor offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hampton Manor, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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.
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.
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.
Rich Square Villa offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Skippers, VA
The average cost of senior living in Skippers is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Skippers, VA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Skippers, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Skippers
Recent reviews for assisted living in Skippers
The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC
4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle.
The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.
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 Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA
5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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Skippers review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 37 Skippers assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Skippers 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
Skippers review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Skippers 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 39 reviews of 37 Skippers assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Skippers 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.Skippers, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Skippers assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skippers assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skippers, 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 Skippers 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 Skippers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Skippers 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 Skippers Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skippers 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 Skippers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Skippers 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 Skippers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skippers 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 Skippers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skippers, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.7%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Skippers
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 Skippers protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dunlop House, Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount and The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Skippers, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near Skippers, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Skippers, Virginia is Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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