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Photo of Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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I would give each category a 5... my Mom loves it there and everyone is very kind to her. She doesn't remember my Dad or their home anymore and she has also forgotten a lot of our family members... but she...
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.
Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement....
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1. 4. Would be a 5 but our salesman resigned shortly after my brother moved in and we were not transitioned to a new liaison before he left. He was wonderful! 2. Very clean and inviting 3. Staff was very...
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.
Morningside at Bellgrade sets the stage for our residents to increase their quality of life. Our excellent program offers a balanced nutritional plan, which complements the medication management delivery plan. When the health of an individual is viewed, diet and medications go together. When they...
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They work very hard and are very friendly but have multiple tasks so service is not always what was expected or promised. But for the price, this facility is satisfactory. This is our second facility and the...
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.
Spring Oak Warrenton is an all-inclusive assisted living community located in the heart of Warrenton, Virginia. Our dedicated team of professionals at Spring Oak of Warrenton truly value and respect the individuality of each our residents. Our staff has been carefully hand- picked so that you can...
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Stafford is tucked away in a charming residential neighborhood only 8 miles from Quantico and 10 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll discover all the advantages of small town living surrounded by an active community. We offer both assisted living and memory care services—and...
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I would give the overall experience with the community a 4. As far as the community, programs, services and residents - I would give all of those things a 5. Just working with the business office has been...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of Discovery Village at the West End
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[name removed]- in charge , (can't remember her title) is very accessible, and the price. I've used 3 different facilities in Richmond and discovery villages is the best by far.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Nestled in the vibrant community of the West End since 2013, Discovery Village at the West End stands as a premier destination for those seeking an engaging and enriching lifestyle. This remarkable community combines luxurious living with a focus on wellness, providing residents with a supportive...
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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
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 the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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They have been great for the most part. Staff are friendly and helpful. They did make us jump through a seemingly unnecessary hoops before they would admit, but since then they have been great.
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.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, The Phoenix at Harrisonburg rests in the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. With luxury-style living, the community offers world-class independent and assisted living options, in addition to memory care. Residents...
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I liked that the weekday staff had low turnover. In general weekday staff was better/more helpful and knowledgeable than weekend staff.
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.
Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living opened in 2007 with a variety of apartments ranging from studios, different styles of one bedroom/living room suites, and two bedroom apartments. We are a single level building in a lovely residential neighborhood on a quiet street but still...
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Photo of Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside
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The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
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.
Combining Good Times, Great People, & a Whole Lot of HeartWelcome to Shalom Gardens & Shalom Parkside, a senior living experience shining with warmth and connection!From shared laughter during events to quiet chats with neighbors who feel like family—ours is a vibrant community buzzing...
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Photo of Rosewood Village Greenbrier
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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Photo of Linden House Assisted Living
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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Everyone is friendly and always offer to help and are willing to chat whenever needed. Again, because of the turnover in the management it is difficult to know about changes and such. Everyone is happy with...
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.
Photo of The Barclay at Charlottesville
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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.
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My husband was there only a few days under Hospice. The staff was professional and kind. And took a lot of care during his last days. Hospice was good but the Brookdale staff took the lead. I would...
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’ve reached the time in your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy life, then our community in the historic city of Midlothian, Va., is ready and waiting for you. Our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
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The staff is very friendly and patient. The location is great. [name removed] says he does not like the food but he always cleans his plate.
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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We chose Acclaim at Carriage Hill because it was the most affordable. Although the price is still a little high. I would recommend them to others.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Newly Renovated Apartments and Amenities! 1 Bedrooms starting at $1345; 2 Bedrooms starting at $1530; 3 Bedrooms starting at $1865.Experience a community that is centered around quality of life, serene atmosphere and community events for this stage in life. As a marquee destination for active...
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If you require assisted living this is the place be. Residents are a true priority. Bickford provides outstanding accommodations and go above and beyond to provide great service and opportunities. I highly...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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Although it is a self pay facility, we love the fact that the rate is flat and never changes from $[removed] per month. The facility itself is wonderful. They serve 3 meals a day in the cafeteria, or you can...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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I love this community and I think it is perfect. I love most about the community most is the whole atmosphere. They offer a lot of programs so you could stay busy all day if you wanted to. There is such a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Independence . . . Charlottesville's newest, most spacious apartments for active adults, professionals or retirees over 55. Come Home to an Awesome Lifestyle. Say goodbye to lawn care, painting and repair projects! The Independence offers Charlottesville's newest, largest, best-equipped...

Cost of independent living in Meltons, VA

The average cost of senior living in Meltons is $4,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fredericksburg, VA with an average of $3,809 per month.

Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, vs. nearby cities

Meltons, VA
$4,678/mo
$5,243/mo

Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, vs. state and national averages

Meltons, VA
$4,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, vs. other senior living options

$6,072/mo
Independent Living
$4,678/mo

Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$5,911/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,144/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,325/mo

Senior living costs in Meltons 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: Meltons, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeltons, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,678/mo$4,625/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$6,072/mo$5,446/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$6,072/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Meltons, VA:$4,678/mo
Virginia:$4,625/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Meltons, VA:$6,072/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Meltons, VA:$6,072/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Meltons, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Meltons 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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Independent living cost trends in Meltons, VA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meltons 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
Meltons, VA$3,799/mo$3,400/mo+11.7%
Virginia$3,620/mo$3,358/mo+7.8%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Meltons, VA
2024 average cost:$3,799/mo
2023 average cost:$3,400/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,358/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Meltons

Recent reviews for independent living in Meltons

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed experiences with food and dining. Residents and families have reported both good and bad experiences with food quality and dining services across several communities. Some praise the variety and quality of meals, while others feel that the food could be improved and there are issues with waitstaff and meal delivery. For example, ...
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Staff turnover and hiring challenges. Several communities have reported staffing issues, including high turnover rates and challenges in hiring qualified staff. For instance, at The Barclay at Charlottesville, the HR department is struggling to hire long-term staff and at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the lack of organization within ...
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Affordability and value for money. Some families have chosen communities based on affordability, but have found that the cost does not always align with the value they receive. At Aspire at West End, the apartment is nice and the staff are friendly, but the food is expensive and not that good. In contrast, at Chancellor's Vill ...
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Lack of organization and communication. Several families have reported issues with organization and communication within the communities. At The Barclay at Tuckahoe, there are concerns about the administrative team's organization and the lack of effective communication between staff and families. At The Barclay at Charlottesville, ...
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Consistently clean and well-maintained facilities. Many communities are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, with residents and families appreciating the attention to detail in maintaining the facilities. For example, at The Colonnades, the grounds and facility are described as beautiful, and at The Barclay at Tuckahoe, the meals are ch ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Across several communities, the friendly and welcoming atmosphere is a common theme among reviews. Residents and families appreciate the friendly staff and the opportunity to make new friends and socialize with others. For instance, at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, my family member is ...
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Meltons independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meltons independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meltons, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meltons independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Meltons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meltons, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meltons independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Meltons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meltons, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meltons independent 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 independent living communities in Meltons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meltons, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
49.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Richmond, Jubilation and Aspire at West End are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meltons, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near Meltons, Virginia. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Meltons, Virginia is Aspire at West End. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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