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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shields, VA

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Shields 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 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shields, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shields is about $4,974, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 898 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shields, VA

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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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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.
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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia.  Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs.  Choosing from spacious...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Harpers Station of Yorktown offers well-appointed independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments and a variety of amenities designed to allow residents to live life to the fullest. Located in the heart of historic Virginia. Harper's Station of Yorktown offers a charming...
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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: 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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shields, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shields is $4,974 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $3,673 per month.

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

Shields, VA
$4,974/mo
$5,008/mo
$4,768/mo

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

Shields, VA
$4,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,841/mo

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

$4,962/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,974/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,382/mo
Studio
$5,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,967/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shields over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shields

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shields

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

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Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA

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I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need! [name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care. Thank you for all you do!

Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

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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.

Shields nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shields nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shields, 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 Shields 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 Shields that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shields, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shields 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 Shields Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shields, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shields 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 Shields partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shields, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shields 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 Shields communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shields, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shields 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 Shields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shields, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
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