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I would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Alpha, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $5,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Charlotte Court House, VA with an average of $3,635 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alpha, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alpha, VA
$5,026/mo
$5,045/mo

Assisted living costs in Alpha, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alpha, VA
$5,026/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Alpha, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,026/mo
$5,073/mo

Assisted living costs in Alpha, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,744/mo
Studio
$5,593/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,186/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alpha, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,026/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,073/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,202/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, VA:$5,026/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, VA:$5,073/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, VA:$4,202/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alpha, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpha 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Alpha, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alpha 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
Alpha, VA$5,119/mo$4,748/mo+7.8%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Alpha, VA
2024 average cost:$5,119/mo
2023 average cost:$4,748/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alpha, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alpha.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alpha

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alpha

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Brandywine at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Alpha review score based on 406 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 406 reviews of 79 Alpha assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alpha review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Alpha, VA79 facilities
8.2
Dillwyn, VA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Alpha assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 406 reviews of 79 Alpha assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alpha, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Alpha assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha assisted living

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 Alpha Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alpha

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alpha protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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