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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ruark, VA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ruark, 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 Ruark or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ruark.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ruark for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 76 assisted living facilities in the Ruark area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes 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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Ruark, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ruark is $4,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hampton, VA with an average of $4,600 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ruark, VA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ruark, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ruark
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ruark
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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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.
Discovery Commons Virginia Beach
4.4
At a critical time period when it was no longer practical, safe or affordable to keep Mom in her home of many years close to family, friends and church everything changed when A Place for Mom found the answers to all the above. Everyone that knows and loves her have had nothing but rave ...
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Ruark review score based on 324 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 324 reviews of 59 Ruark assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ruark 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
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Review subcategories for Ruark 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 324 reviews of 59 Ruark assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ruark 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.Ruark, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Ruark assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruark assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruark, 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 Ruark 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 Ruark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
69.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ruark 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 Ruark Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruark, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruark 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 Ruark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruark, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruark 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 Ruark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruark, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
42%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruark 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 Ruark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ruark
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 Ruark 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 Ruark, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 76 assisted living facilities near Ruark, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ruark, Virginia are Bay Lake Community and The Hidenwood Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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