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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorton Fort, VA
Dorton Fort 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dorton Fort, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dorton Fort is about $4,784, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 114 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 Blair Gap, Silica and Barker Mill.
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9.9
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37 reviews
When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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23 reviews
Brookdale Kingsport is the absolute best. I would highly recommend this facility for anyone that is looking for a place for their loved ones. My loved one has been living at Brookdale Kingsport for a little...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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9.2
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7 reviews
I have been very pleased with Preston Place II. The staff has been very good to work with. It took a little while for my aunt to get adjusted to being somewhere besides her home. I’m sure that is very...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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9.0
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20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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13 reviews
Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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.
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.
At Brookhaven Manor, we are committed to providing quality services to all our residents and their families in the idyllic town of Kingsport, Tennessee. We offer exceptional short-term rehabilitation as well as a range of specialty programs and complex clinical services. We also provide a full...
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Hillside, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social needs of...
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Cost of nursing homes in Dorton Fort, VA
The average cost of senior living in Dorton Fort is $4,784 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pound, VA with an average of $2,600 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorton Fort
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorton Fort
The Blake at Kingsport
5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
4.6
Staff have always treated her with respect and kindness. They are all very responsive to my questions and calls when checking in on her. They keep me well informed of changes with her medication, doctor visits or if she has an accident.
Mom complains some but she eats it. I think it more ...
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Brookdale Kingsport
5.0
Everything here is a 5 except the food. Staff is great, caring and helpful. Very clean and activity director is great. The food is repetitive and bland . Meals are not served hot . All In all, I'm pleased with the facility. I would recommend this assisted living facility to anyone who needs ...
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Dorton Fort nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton Fort nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton Fort, 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 Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Rock Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorton Fort, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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