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10 Best Nursing Homes in Farnham, VA

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Farnham 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 60 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Farnham, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Farnham is about $5,495, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 622 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Farnham, VA

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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...
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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Farnham, VA

The average cost of senior living in Farnham is $5,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mulch, VA with an average of $3,853 per month.

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

Farnham, VA
$5,495/mo
$5,233/mo

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

Farnham, VA
$5,495/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$5,514/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,495/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,738/mo
Studio
$6,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,252/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,320/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Farnham 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: Farnham, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFarnham, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,495/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,146/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,514/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,428/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Farnham, VA:$5,495/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Farnham, VA:$5,146/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Farnham, VA:$5,514/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Farnham, VA:$4,428/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Farnham, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Farnham 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
Farnham, VA$6,465/mo$5,899/mo+9.6%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Farnham, VA
2024 average cost:$6,465/mo
2023 average cost:$5,899/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
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 Farnham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Farnham

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.

Richmond

4.0
It's great, she's being well taken care of, good food and good staff and I owe that to a place for mom for giving me a list of places.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

5.0
They are friendly and always willing to help. The staff is always there to help and answer questions. The facility is always clean.

Farnham nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farnham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farnham, 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 Farnham 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 Farnham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Farnham, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Farnham 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 Farnham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Farnham, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Farnham 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 Farnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farnham, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Farnham 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 Farnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farnham, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farnham 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 Farnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farnham, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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