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8 Best Nursing Homes in Augusta County, VA

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Augusta County 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Augusta County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Augusta County is about $4,463, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 95 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 Park View, Penn Laird and Peales Crossroads.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Augusta County, VA

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Photo of Brookdale Staunton
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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I would give a 5 in all categories except food but we all have preferences it is rather bland but good selections. The people are supportive and involved with the needs of residents. They get involved with...
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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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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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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Cost of nursing homes in Augusta County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Augusta County is $4,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Augusta County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Augusta County, VA
$4,463/mo
$4,463/mo

Nursing homes costs in Augusta County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Augusta County, VA
$4,463/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Augusta County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,463/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,463/mo

Nursing homes costs in Augusta County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,315/mo
Studio
$5,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,588/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,800/mo

Senior living costs in Augusta County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Augusta County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAugusta County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,463/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,305/mo$5,442/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,463/mo$5,453/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,122/mo$4,621/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Augusta County, VA:$4,463/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Augusta County, VA:$4,305/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Augusta County, VA:$4,463/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Augusta County, VA:$4,122/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Augusta County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Augusta County 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.

Augusta County, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Augusta County, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Augusta County 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
Augusta County, VA$5,630/mo$5,009/mo+12.4%
Virginia$5,764/mo$5,315/mo+8.4%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Augusta County, VA
2024 average cost:$5,630/mo
2023 average cost:$5,009/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,764/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Augusta County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Augusta County

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.

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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Augusta County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Augusta County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Augusta County, 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 Augusta County 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 Augusta County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Augusta County 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 Augusta County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Augusta County 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 Augusta County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
71.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Augusta County 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 Augusta County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Augusta County 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 Augusta County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Augusta County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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