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Ethel 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 101 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ethel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ethel is about $5,279, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1376 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ethel, VA

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Following a fall, my short term memory, physical balance and general orientation were all severely impaired. I was admitted to Westport and during which the staff provided memory and physical therapy. ...
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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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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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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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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.
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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, 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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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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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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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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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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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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.
Spring Arbor Cottage of Fredericksburg offers a small, secure environment for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Our two intimate neighborhoods are complimented by inviting gathering spaces, a large breakfast bar, and peaceful outdoor courtyards. We take a...
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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: 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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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.
HCR ManorCare Imperial provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units. Our...
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ethel, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ethel is $5,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ethel, VA, vs. nearby cities

Ethel, VA
$5,279/mo
$5,233/mo

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

Ethel, VA
$5,279/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$5,266/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,279/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ethel, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,388/mo
Studio
$6,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,662/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Ethel 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: Ethel, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEthel, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,279/mo$5,458/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,958/mo$5,446/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,266/mo$5,457/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,168/mo$4,624/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Ethel, VA:$5,279/mo
Virginia:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Ethel, VA:$4,958/mo
Virginia:$5,446/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Ethel, VA:$5,266/mo
Virginia:$5,457/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Ethel, VA:$4,168/mo
Virginia:$4,624/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ethel, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ethel 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ethel, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ethel 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
Ethel, VA$6,204/mo$5,412/mo+14.6%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ethel, VA
2024 average cost:$6,204/mo
2023 average cost:$5,412/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ethel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ethel

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Ethel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ethel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ethel, 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 Ethel 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 Ethel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ethel 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 Ethel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ethel 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 Ethel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ethel 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 Ethel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ethel, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ethel 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 Ethel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ethel, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
0.4%
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