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Assisted living costs in Sussex average about $3,178 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Sussex. Our detailed directory has 42 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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Photo of Spring Oak at Petersburg
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I am very pleased with Spring Oak at Petersburg, overall. It has taken my dad a while to get settled, but now he is. It is very nice to know that he is safe and taken care of. I would recommend this facility...
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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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...
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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 The Bridges at Petersburg
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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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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.
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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities.  We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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 Helping Hands Adult Care Center of Petersburg
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 Hamilton West Adult 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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Sussex, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sussex is $3,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.

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

Sussex, VA
$3,178/mo
$3,883/mo

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

Sussex, VA
$3,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,178/mo
$3,178/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,594/mo
Studio
$5,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,220/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,879/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sussex over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sussex, 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 Sussex.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sussex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sussex

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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The Bridges at Petersburg

5.0
To staff, nurses, caretakers and personnel, We want to thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts for the care and treatment shown toward my mother during her nearly one year stay. All of you showed much love and concern for her. We thank you for the thoughts and prayers offered our way ...
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Sussex assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex, 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 Sussex 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 Sussex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sussex, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sussex 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 Sussex Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sussex, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sussex 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 Sussex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sussex, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex 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 Sussex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sussex, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
41.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex 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 Sussex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sussex, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sussex

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 Sussex protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC, Spring Oak at Petersburg and Petersburg Home For Ladies are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sussex, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Sussex, Virginia. See the full list.

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