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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lower Elk Creek, VA
Lower Elk Creek 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lower Elk Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lower Elk Creek is about $4,437, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 27 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Roaring Gap, Cherry Lane and Devotion.
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7.5
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4 reviews
Carrington Place was a great place for my mother while she was there. She unfortunately passed only a few weeks after being there. They did a great job taking care of her and keeping her in good spirits, and...
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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville. I have minimal complaints. Good response when we asked for things we felt were needed. So happy to be there with Hospice...
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.
Making sure that your elderly family member moves to a place where he/she is properly cared for mentally and physically is likely of the utmost importance to you. Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville helps to encourage an active lifestyle for the elderly. The activities that the facility...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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Cost of nursing homes in Lower Elk Creek, VA
The average cost of senior living in Lower Elk Creek is $4,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, VA with an average of $4,319 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lower Elk Creek, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lower Elk Creek, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lower Elk Creek, VA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lower Elk Creek
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lower Elk Creek
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville
5.0
This community is nice and clean and the grounds are well maintained. The staff is responsive to dad's needs and are friendly. The place seems well managed. He loves the food here he said they feed him well. He's been out for an activity to go get ice cream and enjoyed that. I would highly ...
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Carrington Place at Wytheville
5.0
I'm just going to make it easy and give them a 5 for all of the above. Carrington Place at Wytheville community was great, I never had any issues. Most of all, my mother was happy while she was there. That's all I could ask for.
Lower Elk Creek nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Elk Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Elk Creek, 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 Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
40%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Elk Creek 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 Lower Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Elk Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carrington Place at Wytheville, Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville and Carrington Place of Rural Retreat are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lower Elk Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Lower Elk Creek, Virginia. See the full list.
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