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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Defiance, VA
Fort Defiance 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Defiance, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Defiance is about $4,478, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 82 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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9.2
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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Overall, I have been fairly satisfied with Brookdale Staunton. I was recently very concerned about staffing, but this has improved. I was also concerned about the increase in cost at the beginning of the...
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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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We are very pleased with the care our parent and other residents receive at Retreat. They listen to any concerns we may have and do what they can to answer them. Staff is happy and caring. Management always...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. 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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va. Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Defiance, VA
The average cost of senior living in Fort Defiance is $4,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goshen, VA with an average of $3,527 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Defiance
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Defiance
The Retreat at Fishersville
3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA
4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.
Regency at Augusta in Fishersville, VA
4.9
This is an excellent community. The community has lots of activities to keep the residents busy.
There are three meals a day served and there are choices to choose from.
The staff are great to work with, and they are able to answer our questions quickly.
Fort Defiance nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Defiance nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Defiance, 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 Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
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Bellaire at Stone Port, Royal Care at Birch Ridge and Brookdale Harrisonburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Defiance, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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