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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Velma, VA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Velma, 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 Velma or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Velma.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Velma for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 136 assisted living facilities in the Velma 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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Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities. We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees 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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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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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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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Velma, VA
The average cost of senior living in Velma is $4,663 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Lee, VA with an average of $4,260 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Velma, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Velma
Recent reviews for assisted living in Velma
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.
Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
Velma review score based on 432 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 432 reviews of 112 Velma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Velma 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
Velma review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Velma 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 432 reviews of 112 Velma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Velma 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.Velma, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Velma assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Velma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Velma, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Velma 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 Velma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Velma, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Velma 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 Velma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Velma, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Velma 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 Velma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Velma, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Velma 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 Velma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Velma, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Velma
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 Velma protect seniors.
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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Velma, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 136 assisted living facilities near Velma, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Velma, Virginia are Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and The Westmont at Short Pump Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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