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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smyth County, VA

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Smyth County 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 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smyth County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smyth County is about $5,734, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 236 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smyth 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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Pulaski Retirement Community, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with retirement living in a friendly small town atmosphere. Enjoy fine country living, beautiful views and quiet nights in the heart of Virginia’s New River Valley. All complemented by a carefree, active lifestyle...
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Cost of nursing homes in Smyth County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Smyth County is $5,734 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abingdon, VA with an average of $4,708 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Smyth County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Smyth County, VA
$5,734/mo
$5,734/mo
$5,380/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smyth County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Smyth County, VA
$5,734/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smyth County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,822/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,734/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smyth County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,556/mo
Studio
$5,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,045/mo

Senior living costs in Smyth County 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: Smyth County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmyth County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,734/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,822/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,822/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,961/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Smyth County, VA:$5,734/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Smyth County, VA:$5,822/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Smyth County, VA:$5,822/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Smyth County, VA:$5,961/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smyth County, VA, over time

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

Smyth County, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Smyth County, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smyth County 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
Smyth County, VA$3,865/mo$3,400/mo+13.7%
Virginia$5,764/mo$5,315/mo+8.4%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Smyth County, VA
2024 average cost:$3,865/mo
2023 average cost:$3,400/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
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 Smyth County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smyth County

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

4.6
My Mother had spent a lot of time at this facility, and she passed on to Heaven here, Mom seemed to like it, and enjoyed her time there, I have several pictures of her at the facility, Celebrating her Birthday, Christmases and other Holidays, and she Always had a Big Smile on her face, and ...
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Carrington Place of Rural Retreat

5.0
They're pretty helpful. It's a good clean place, my dad's happy, and he's getting good meals. If he has any problem, they call me, no problem.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville

5.0
This community is nice and clean and the grounds are well maintained. The staff is responsive to dad's needs and are friendly. The place seems well managed. He loves the food here he said they feed him well. He's been out for an activity to go get ice cream and enjoyed that. I would highly ...
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Smyth County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smyth County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smyth 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 Smyth 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 Smyth County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smyth County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smyth 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 Smyth County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smyth County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smyth 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 Smyth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smyth County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smyth 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 Smyth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smyth County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smyth 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 Smyth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smyth County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Havens at Princeton, Brookdale Bristol and Forest Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smyth County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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