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7 Best Nursing Homes in Mathews County, 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 Mathews County 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 Mathews County, VA

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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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88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.0
Review score
10 reviews
7.0
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
30%
4 star
30%
3 star
40%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
2.0
Review score
38 reviews
2.0
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
40%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
18%
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Mathews County, 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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mathews County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mathews County

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

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.

Dominion Village at Poquoson

4.0
My wife is receiving good care at this community, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This is a good, safe community, and so far everything is working out well. I'm quite pleased with the staff, they have been helpful, and attentive. There are activities offered. The meals are well ...
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Mathews County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mathews County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mathews County, 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 Mathews County 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 Mathews County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mathews County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mathews County 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 Mathews County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mathews County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mathews County 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 Mathews County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mathews County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mathews County 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 Mathews County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mathews County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mathews County 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 Mathews County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mathews County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Hamilton Assisted Living, Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock and Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mathews County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Mathews County, Virginia. See the full list.
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