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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alto, VA
Alto is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 82 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alto, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alto is about $4,631, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 808 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Crossroads Store, Cornwall and Curtis.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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, 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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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, 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
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Alto, VA
The average cost of senior living in Alto is $4,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alto, VA vs. nearby cities
Alto, VA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alto, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alto vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alto
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alto
English Meadows Fishersville
3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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The Blake at Charlottesville
4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Alto nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alto nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alto, 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 Alto nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alto, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alto nursing homes
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 Alto Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alto, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alto nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alto, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alto nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alto, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alto nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alto, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Heritage Green Lynchburg and Morningside of Charlottesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alto, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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