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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dickinson, VA

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Dickinson 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 14 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dickinson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dickinson is about $3,349, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 14 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dickinson, VA

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Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Dickinson, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dickinson is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,717 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dickinson, VA vs. nearby cities

Dickinson, VA
$3,349/mo
$3,717/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dickinson, VA vs. the state and national average

Dickinson, VA
$3,349/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dickinson vs. other types of senior living

$4,417/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,349/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dickinson, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,775/mo
Studio
$4,425/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dickinson over time

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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 Dickinson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dickinson

Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake in Hardy, VA

4.5
Very clean cheerful place Good care Food could use a little umph

Dickinson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickinson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson 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 Dickinson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickinson 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 Dickinson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickinson 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 Dickinson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickinson 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 Dickinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickinson, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dickinson 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 Dickinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickinson, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
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