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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wheeler, VA

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Wheeler 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 55 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wheeler, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wheeler is about $3,649, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 440 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wheeler, VA

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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.
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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, 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.
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.
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
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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: 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
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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, 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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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
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
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wheeler, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $3,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, VA with an average of $3,475 per month.

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

Wheeler, VA
$3,649/mo

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

Wheeler, VA
$3,649/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$3,564/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,649/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,563/mo
Studio
$4,311/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,790/mo

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 Wheeler

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wheeler

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Wheeler nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wheeler, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wheeler 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 Wheeler Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wheeler, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeler, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pointe at Lifespring, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wheeler, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Wheeler, Virginia. See the full list.

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