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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fields of Favor, LLC is a very special Assisted living Facility. Fully licensed for 4 beds in our newly constructed home, we desire to be of service to the individual who wants to be cared for as part of our family in a Christian home. Around the clock care is provided by a team of certified...
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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 Essex County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Essex County is $4,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Essex County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Essex County, VA
$4,922/mo
$4,756/mo

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

Essex County, VA
$4,922/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Essex County, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,922/mo
$5,066/mo

Assisted living costs in Essex County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,646/mo
Private
$4,650/mo
Studio
$5,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,983/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Essex County 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: Essex County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEssex County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,922/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,066/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,865/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Essex County, VA:$4,922/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Essex County, VA:$5,066/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Essex County, VA:$3,865/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Essex County, VA, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Essex County, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Essex 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Essex County, VA$5,564/mo$5,181/mo+7.4%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Essex County, VA
2024 average cost:$5,564/mo
2023 average cost:$5,181/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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 Essex County, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex County

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

Essex County review score based on 527 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 527 reviews of 107 Essex County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex County 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

Essex County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Essex County, VA107 facilities
7.9
Tappahannock, VA120 facilities
7.8
Warsaw, VA90 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex County 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 527 reviews of 107 Essex County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex County 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.
Essex County, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Essex County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex 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 Essex County 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 Essex County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex County 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 Essex County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex County 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 Essex County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
49.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex County 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 Essex County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex County 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 Essex County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
41.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex County

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 Essex County protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Green, Morningside House of St Charles and The Charleston Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex County, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 128 assisted living facilities near Essex County, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Essex County, Virginia is Morningside House of St Charles. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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