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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrimac, VA

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Merrimac 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merrimac, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merrimac is about $4,481, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 74 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merrimac, VA

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.8
Review score
26 reviews
8.8
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
23%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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For the most part, it is the better of similar facilities. Personally I think they could do a better job of communication. After 5 PM, could use more staff. I've been there in evenings & needed assistance...
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 Radford is an excellent community located in a commercial area in Radford, Virginia. Our community is in close proximity to various medical offices and Carilion New River Valley Community hospital. Our main facility accommodates residents who require more attention...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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27 reviews
8.0
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27 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
15%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
1 star
7%
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The team at Spring Oak is the best! They always take time to answer questions, listen to concerns and reassure me when I have concerns. Having both parents at Spring Oak can be very difficult, but hearing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Spring Oak at Christiansburg is an affordable Assisted Living Facility located in the heart of the New River Valley.We offer a home like environment that provides loving care and excellent customer service. Our services include: Affordable housing, utilities, weekly laundry and personal cleaning...
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55 Floor plans available
5.8
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18 reviews
5.8
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18 reviews
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22%
4 star
39%
3 star
22%
2 star
6%
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11%
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The community could always be a little cleaner but overall it has been a good experience. The staff members are very friendly and from what we hear the meals are really good .
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 Christiansburg is located at the foot of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is a modern, beautiful assisted living facility, with an award-winning memory care proram called Sweet Memories. Commonwealth Senior Living is known for providing...
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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.
English Meadows Blacksburg Campus is an assisted living and memory care community located in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. Home to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg has been named by Southern Living as one of the South's best college towns, largely due to its outstanding economy and high...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Merrimac, VA

The average cost of senior living in Merrimac is $4,481 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vinton, VA with an average of $4,280 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac, VA vs. nearby cities

Merrimac, VA
$4,481/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac, VA vs. the state and national average

Merrimac, VA
$4,481/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac vs. other types of senior living

$4,855/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,481/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merrimac, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,755/mo
Studio
$5,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,245/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Merrimac over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrimac

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrimac

Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg

4.3
The staff members could at times maybe improve on their overall response time, but the staff really do care about all of the residents living there. Based on the overall experience so far with CommonWealth Senior Living we would recommend the community to other families.

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Merrimac nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrimac nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac 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 Merrimac that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrimac, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrimac 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 Merrimac Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrimac, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrimac 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 Merrimac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrimac, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrimac 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 Merrimac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrimac, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
80%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrimac 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 Merrimac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrimac, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
80%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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