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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
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Cost of assisted living in Fairplay, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fairplay is $4,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,413 per month.

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

Fairplay, VA
$4,900/mo
$4,755/mo
$4,754/mo

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

Fairplay, VA
$4,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,900/mo
$5,070/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,225/mo
Studio
$5,242/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,164/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,659/mo

Senior living costs in Fairplay 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: Fairplay, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairplay, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,900/mo$5,218/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,070/mo$5,223/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$4,000/mo$4,391/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Fairplay, VA:$4,900/mo
Virginia:$5,218/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Fairplay, VA:$5,070/mo
Virginia:$5,223/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Fairplay, VA:$4,000/mo
Virginia:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fairplay, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fairplay 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 Fairplay, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fairplay 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
Fairplay, VA$6,163/mo$5,716/mo+7.8%
Virginia$5,825/mo$5,315/mo+9.6%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Fairplay, VA
2024 average cost:$6,163/mo
2023 average cost:$5,716/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,825/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairplay, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fairplay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairplay

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.

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.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Fairplay review score based on 164 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 52 Fairplay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fairplay 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

Fairplay review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Fairplay, VA52 facilities
7.8
Warsaw, VA90 facilities
7.5
Urbanna, VA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Fairplay 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 164 reviews of 52 Fairplay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fairplay 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.
Fairplay, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.6
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.1
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
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Fairplay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairplay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairplay, 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 Fairplay 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 Fairplay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fairplay, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairplay 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 Fairplay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairplay, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.6%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairplay 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 Fairplay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairplay, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairplay 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 Fairplay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairplay, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairplay 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 Fairplay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairplay, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairplay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham, Heritage Green and Covenant Columns at Tapp are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairplay, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 61 assisted living facilities near Fairplay, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Fairplay, Virginia is Heritage Green. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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