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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sheppards, VA
Sheppards 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 71 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sheppards, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sheppards is about $5,359, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1062 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Sheppards, VA
The average cost of senior living in Sheppards is $5,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,895 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sheppards
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sheppards
The Blake at Charlottesville
4.9
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and ...
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Brookdale Midlothian
5.0
I would say it has been overall a very positive experience for my uncle and I would choose it again after him being there for a few months now.
The Heritage Inn in Charlottesville, VA
4.0
My loved one is doing well here at this community. From what I've heard she is doing well. They are taking good care of her and her needs. The community looked nice and well maintained. They have a good staff, they have been good to work with. So far everything is working out well. It is a nice ...
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Sheppards nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheppards nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheppards, 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 Sheppards 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 Sheppards 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
67.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sheppards 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 Sheppards Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sheppards 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 Sheppards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheppards 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 Sheppards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheppards, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheppards 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 Sheppards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheppards, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Runk and Pratt Pearls of Life at Liberty Ridge, Sunrise at Bon Air and Heritage Green Lynchburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sheppards, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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