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7 Best Nursing Homes in Palo Alto, VA

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Palo Alto 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palo Alto, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palo Alto is about $4,866, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 66 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palo Alto, VA

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Photo of Brookdale Staunton
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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I would give a 5 in all categories except food but we all have preferences it is rather bland but good selections. The people are supportive and involved with the needs of residents. They get involved with...
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.
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
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.
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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
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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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 Palo Alto, VA

The average cost of senior living in Palo Alto is $4,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Palo Alto, VA, vs. nearby cities

Palo Alto, VA
$4,866/mo
$4,169/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palo Alto, VA, vs. state and national averages

Palo Alto, VA
$4,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palo Alto, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,273/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,866/mo

Nursing homes costs in Palo Alto, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,315/mo
Studio
$5,553/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,588/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,800/mo

Senior living costs in Palo Alto vs. state and 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 destination: Palo Alto, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalo Alto, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,866/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,171/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,273/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,133/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Palo Alto, VA:$4,866/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Palo Alto, VA:$4,171/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Palo Alto, VA:$4,273/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Palo Alto, VA:$4,133/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Palo Alto, VA, over time

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

Palo Alto, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Palo Alto, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Palo Alto 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 median 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
Palo Alto, VA$5,630/mo$5,009/mo+12.4%
Virginia$5,764/mo$5,315/mo+8.4%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Palo Alto, VA
2024 average cost:$5,630/mo
2023 average cost:$5,009/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,764/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Palo Alto

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palo Alto

AVIVA Baldwin Park in Staunton, VA

5.0
Everything is working out very for my father here at this community, they are caring for him very well. They do a good job with keeping the community nice and clean.The staff is great, they have been very helpful and kind. There are nice activities offered for the residents. He is very pleased ...
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The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, VA

4.3
This community was a great choice for my loved one. We wanted a community where she could not just survive but to thrive and we found it ! Professional management, clean surroundings and friendly associates.

Brookdale Staunton

4.0
The staff was very caring to my family member. They were kind and took good care of her physically. Though she was the type of person to avoid group activities. They ensure that she had some time with the group each day to prevent loneliness. Her room was very nice. It was freshly painted and ...
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Palo Alto nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palo Alto nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palo Alto, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palo Alto, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palo Alto, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palo Alto, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palo Alto, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Staunton, The Legacy at North Augusta and AVIVA Baldwin Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palo Alto, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Palo Alto, Virginia. See the full list.
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