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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Virginia is $6,344, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Nelson area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of assisted living in Nelson, VA

The average cost of senior living in Virginia is $6,344 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Virginia vs. 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 state: Virginia

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Virginia	U.S.	Cost difference
Assisted Living	$6,344/mo	$5,830/mo	8.8% above national median
Memory Care	$7,372/mo	$6,999/mo	5.3% above national median
Independent Living	$4,048/mo	$3,520/mo	15.0% above national median

Assisted Living

Virginia:$6,344/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:8.8% above national median

Memory Care

Virginia:$7,372/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:5.3% above national median

Independent Living

Virginia:$4,048/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:15.0% above national median

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, 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 Nelson.

Private income options in Virginia

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in Virginia

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in Virginia

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.4

My father is a new resident at Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care. The staff seem very friendly and attentive and seem to work well together. The housekeeping seems good. The meals are not good, but I don't expect them to be and I'm sure no facility like this has good meals. Based on the intake ...

Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0

We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.

Lynn's Home at Riverside in Raleigh, NC

5.0

My aunt was a resident before her passing at Riverside! She received the most loving care possible! I would recommend this care home to anyone! Your loved one receives individual care as if they are in their own home! The small environment offers the comforts of one's own home! The staff was ...

Nelson review score based on 73 family reviews

8.3

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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 5 Nelson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Nelson 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

Nelson review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Nelson 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 73 reviews of 5 Nelson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nelson 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.

Nelson, VA averageNational average

Cleanliness

4.3

4.4

Friendliness

4.4

4.5

Care services

4.1

4.3

Staff

4.4

4.6

Meals & dining

4.1

4.2

Activities

3.9

4.3

Value for cost*

4.1

4.2

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*Learn more about cost details

Nelson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Nelson, VANational

Full medication management

55.4%

45.5%

Doctor on call

33.7%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

84.3%

91.5%

Diabetic care

90.5%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

62.2%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

38.3%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

84.1%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

54.6%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

56.3%

45.9%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Nelson, VANational

Dementia behaviors care

50.1%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

36.6%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

40.9%

35.7%

Memory care only community

14.7%

11.9%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Nelson, VANational

Nutritionist / dietician

22.4%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

50.9%

35.8%

No sugar

49.2%

32.7%

Vegetarian

43.2%

31.9%

Pureed meals

20.9%

16.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Nelson, VANational

Professional chef

28.9%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

45.4%

37%

Room service

35.6%

32.2%

Anytime dining

20.9%

15.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Nelson, VANational

Activity director

52.3%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

40.5%

27%

Community service programs

32.9%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

59.1%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

53.3%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

60.3%

45.5%

Piano or organ

44.5%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

47.2%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

37.2%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

51.4%

40.7%

Live performances

52%

40.9%

Dances

39.3%

26.8%

Fitness center

17.2%

21.5%

Fitness classes

50.9%

40%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Nelson

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 Nelson protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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