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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest, VA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Virginia is $5,222, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Forest area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Forest, VA

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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $5,222 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeVirginiaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,222/mo$5,847/mo10.7% below national median
Assisted Living$6,344/mo$5,830/mo8.8% above national median
Memory Care$7,372/mo$6,999/mo5.3% above national median
Independent Living$4,048/mo$3,520/mo15.0% above national median
Nursing Homes
Virginia:$5,222/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:10.7% below national median
Assisted Living
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Memory Care
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.3% above national median
Independent Living
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:15.0% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Forest, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Forest 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.

Forest, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Forest, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forest 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 average 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
Forest, VA$6,044/mo$5,616/mo+7.6%
Virginia$6,403/mo$6,135/mo+4.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Forest, VA
2024 average cost:$6,044/mo
2023 average cost:$5,616/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,403/mo
2023 average cost:$6,135/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community

5.0
I became concerned about my 87 year old mother when she began to experience symptoms of weakness which contributed to an inability to do many personal care tasks she needed to perform. She suggested it was time we looked into assisted living facilities. I contacted A Place for Mom and they gave ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

4.0
This is a great place! Commonwealth is very clean and the staff is friendly. There are lots of activities that were offered, some of which my father participated in, such as family movie nights that happen once a month, bible studies and different outings. I would recommend Commonwealth!

Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.3%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest 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 Forest Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Runk and Pratt of Forest, Brookdale Roanoke and Heritage Green Lynchburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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