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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Foster, VA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Foster, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Foster or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Foster.
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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.
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.
Harpers Station of Yorktown offers well-appointed independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments and a variety of amenities designed to allow residents to live life to the fullest. Located in the heart of historic Virginia. Harper's Station of Yorktown offers a charming...
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My mother has lived at Mennowood assisted living for 4 months. The staff did a very good job transitioning her into her new home. We are very happy that we found such a nice place for her to live. Every...
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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.
At Mennowood Retirement Community, we pride ourselves on the comfortable and inviting atmosphere that seniors can come to expect here. Even if your elderly relative is suffering from different stages of dementia, we can help make sure that they receive the treatment they need. Our staff will be...
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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.
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.
The Chesapeake retirement community boasts a spacious 35-acre campus in the heart of Newport News, Virginia. Residents enjoy a multitude of opportunities to live active, healthy, fulfilling lives while simultaenously planning for their future health care needs. Choosing from spacious...
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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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I moved my mother in April of 2015, and I am quite pleased with the facilities, staff, and overall living experience there. After her becoming acclimated to the food, mother also seems to enjoy dining...
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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.
The Huntington at The Newport is located in picturesque Newport News, Virginia. The town enjoys the waterfront life on James River and is only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The Huntington is the height of luxury assisted living. Residents can choose from semi-private, studio, one and two...
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Amazing Place. Staff are friendly and the administrator is very cooperative. I feel Like I am home. My Son is so happy and very satisfied. He said the place is much much better with the new owner and new...
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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.
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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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: 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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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I absolutely recommend this property to other families that are looking into their options, without a doubt. It was a little adjustment for my father, but he thoroughly enjoys the facility there and the...
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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.
Shepherd's Village at Park Avenue is an assisted living community located in Norfolk, Virginia. Our property offers several walking paths on a beautifully landscaped property within minutes of area medical centers, churches, shops, and restaurants. You'll enjoy customized care with outstanding...
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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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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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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.
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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They are great! We are very happy with them. They are clean and friendly. And they do a good job taking care of my loved one. I can breathe easy at night knowing that he is well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of assisted living in Foster, VA
The average cost of senior living in Foster is $4,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, VA with an average of $4,404 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Foster, VA vs. nearby cities
Foster, VA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Foster, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Foster vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Foster, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Foster, VA
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VA benefits in Virginia
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Medicare and Medicaid in Virginia
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What families are saying about assisted living in Foster
Recent reviews for assisted living in Foster
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Arden Courts of VA Beach in Virginia Beach, VA
5.0
I would give The Memory Center Virginia Beach 5 stars!! They really helped my family at our time of need!
[name removed] and staff are awesome! I would recommend this facility (community) to anyone looking for memory care.
Thank you for all you do!
Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
Foster review score based on 376 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 376 reviews of 85 Foster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Foster 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
Foster review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Foster 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 376 reviews of 85 Foster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Foster 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.Foster, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.7
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Value for cost*
3.9
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Foster assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Foster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Foster, 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 Foster 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 Foster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Foster, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Foster 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 Foster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Foster, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Foster 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 Foster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Foster, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Foster 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 Foster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Foster, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Foster 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 Foster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Foster, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Foster
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Foster protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Foster, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 assisted living facilities near Foster, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Foster, Virginia are Bay Lake Community, The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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