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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shorts Creek, VA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Shorts Creek, 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 Shorts Creek or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Shorts Creek.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Shorts Creek for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 47 assisted living facilities in the Shorts Creek 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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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.
GlenWood Park Retirement Village is a continuing care retirement community established in southern West Virginia in 1968 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our ecumenical program includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care on a 50-acre...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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
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.
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.
Piedmont Village of Yadkinville Piedmont Village at Yadkinville is an assisted living community located in Yadkinville, NC. The city of Yadkinville is located in Yadkin County and is home to about 2,800 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take relaxing walks, run errands and...
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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Shorts Creek, VA
The average cost of senior living in Shorts Creek is $4,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsville, VA with an average of $3,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shorts Creek, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shorts Creek, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shorts Creek vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shorts Creek, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shorts Creek, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shorts Creek
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shorts Creek
Spring Oak at Christiansburg
5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus!
2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail.
3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff.
4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community.
5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Forest Ridge in West Jefferson, NC
4.1
I would suggest you check other places out. The nursing care isn't the best. The community is on the expensive side.
There are activities going on at different times for the residents. There are physical activates such as exercises and we have an activities director on site.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg
4.3
The staff members could at times maybe improve on their overall response time, but the staff really do care about all of the residents living there. Based on the overall experience so far with CommonWealth Senior Living we would recommend the community to other families.
Shorts Creek review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 34 Shorts Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek 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 47 reviews of 34 Shorts Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shorts Creek 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.Shorts Creek, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Shorts Creek assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorts Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorts Creek, 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 Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorts Creek 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 Shorts Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorts Creek, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shorts Creek
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 Shorts Creek protect seniors.
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Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care, Landmark Center and Dogwood Crossing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shorts Creek, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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