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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairwood, VA
Fairwood 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 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fairwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fairwood is about $5,214, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 26 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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My wife has been in Memory Care Unit for over three and a half years. From day one she has been cared for by a very caring and professional staff. The facility is kept very clean and the meals provided are...
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.
Forest Ridge is an assisted living community for seniors who need just a little more assistance in their day-to-day lives. The picturesque locale is nestled at the base of Mount Jefferson and provides some of the best views Ashe County has to offer. Churches, medical care, and shopping centers...
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35%
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1 star
12%
My mother-in-law was at Carrington two years ago when it first opened, and on this stay, she was pleased with how much they had improved. She enjoyed her stay. She liked the therapists and they really helped...
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.
Carrington Places is focused on providing quality care in a skilled nursing setting with rehabilitation care and long-term care. We believe that transitional care involves specialized services that make a smooth transition from hospitalization to home possible. Here you will find a dedicated and...
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: 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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fairwood, VA
The average cost of senior living in Fairwood is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, VA with an average of $4,319 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairwood, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairwood, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fairwood, VA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairwood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairwood
Carrington Place of Rural Retreat
5.0
They're pretty helpful. It's a good clean place, my dad's happy, and he's getting good meals. If he has any problem, they call me, no problem.
Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.7
We chose Forest Ridge because it came recommended to us. I called several places and when I called this facility, they said they had nurses on staff and would be able to deal with any of his medical needs instead of just sending him to the hospital. They also said eventually when he needed ...
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Fairwood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairwood, 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 Fairwood 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 Fairwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairwood, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fairwood 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 Fairwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairwood, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairwood 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 Fairwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairwood, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairwood 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 Fairwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairwood, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Fairwood 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 Fairwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairwood, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Forest Ridge, Carrington Place of Rural Retreat and Francis Marion Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairwood, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Fairwood, Virginia. See the full list.
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