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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.
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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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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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. Our...
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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.
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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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.
Maple Lawn Assisted Living Maple Lawn Assisted Living is a senior residential care home located in the small town of Staunton, VA and in Augusta county. Staunton is situated just south of the large George Washington and Jefferson National Park. The city is known for being the home of Woodrow...
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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.
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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Woodstock specializes in intensive assisted living and is dedicated to Alzheimer's and other dementia patients.  Royal Haven's team of trained caregivers provides quality services for each resident’s special needs 24 hours a day.
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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.
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We're very happy with how things are going with Dutch Haven! It's a wonderful place with a caring and interactive staff. The facility itself, is inviting and clean, and they take excellent care of all of...
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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.
Dutch Haven Adult Home is an assisted living facility that is located in Maurertown, Virginia, which is within the beautiful boundaries of the Shenandoah Valley and is near Winchester, VA. We are proud to specialize in the care and well-being of our residentÆs that are diagnosed with dementia...
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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...

Cost of assisted living in Island Ford, VA

The average cost of senior living in Island Ford is $4,768 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Assisted living costs in Island Ford, VA, vs. nearby cities

Island Ford, VA
$4,768/mo
$5,072/mo
$4,832/mo

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

Island Ford, VA
$4,768/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Island Ford, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,768/mo
$4,831/mo

Assisted living costs in Island Ford, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,761/mo
Studio
$5,871/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,190/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Island Ford 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: Island Ford, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIsland Ford, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,768/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,831/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,341/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Island Ford, VA:$4,768/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Island Ford, VA:$4,831/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Island Ford, VA:$4,341/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Island Ford, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Island Ford 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
Island Ford, VA$5,991/mo$4,883/mo+22.7%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Island Ford, VA
2024 average cost:$5,991/mo
2023 average cost:$4,883/mo
Percent change:+22.7%
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 Island Ford, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Island Ford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Island Ford

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Linden House Assisted Living in Charlottesville, VA

4.7
The staff members are all very friendly, and the rooms they provide for the resident are nice sizable rooms. They are sufficient and we would recommend the Linden House Assisted Living to others.

Island Ford review score based on 196 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 66 Island Ford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Island Ford 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

Island Ford review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Island Ford, VA66 facilities
7.3
Elkton, VA9 facilities
8.4
Grottoes, VA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Island Ford 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 196 reviews of 66 Island Ford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Island Ford 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Island Ford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Island Ford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Island Ford, 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 Island Ford 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 Island Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Island Ford, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Island Ford 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 Island Ford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Island Ford, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Island Ford 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 Island Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Island Ford, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Island Ford 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 Island Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Island Ford, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Island Ford 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 Island Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Island Ford, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Island Ford

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

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