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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
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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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Sherwood Forest, VA

The average cost of senior living in Sherwood Forest is $4,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, vs. nearby cities

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,807/mo
$4,790/mo
$4,429/mo

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

Sherwood Forest, VA
$4,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,807/mo
$4,859/mo

Assisted living costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,725/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,022/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Sherwood Forest 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: Sherwood Forest, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSherwood Forest, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,807/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,859/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,012/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,807/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,859/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sherwood Forest, VA:$4,012/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sherwood Forest, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sherwood Forest 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sherwood Forest, VA$5,332/mo$5,072/mo+5.1%
Virginia$5,742/mo$5,247/mo+9.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sherwood Forest, VA
2024 average cost:$5,332/mo
2023 average cost:$5,072/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$5,247/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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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 Sherwood Forest, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Sherwood Forest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sherwood Forest

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.

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.

Sherwood Forest review score based on 552 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 552 reviews of 131 Sherwood Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sherwood Forest 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

Sherwood Forest review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Sherwood Forest, VA131 facilities
6.2
Claremont, VA9 facilities
8.3
Hopewell, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Sherwood Forest 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 552 reviews of 131 Sherwood Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sherwood Forest 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.
Sherwood Forest, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Sherwood Forest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sherwood Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sherwood Forest, 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 Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sherwood Forest, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sherwood Forest

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

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