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Photo of Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
1313 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
8.0
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I would definitely give Spring Arbor an overall rating of 5. My mother-in-law loves her a Respite visits. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families! Their staff is great. They are considerate...
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.
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Photo of August Health Care at Richmond
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Excellent environment. Caring staff and priced to afford. Shout out to [names removed] and all others who have shown my father real compassion. The facility is clean and quiet. Cafeteria staff with [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg
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88 Floor plans available
8.0
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Commonwealth was a Godsend after [facility name removed] sold to Charter. I had to remove my father from Charter as the care after Covid (and probably during) went downhill. Commonwealth was a wonderful...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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11 Floor plan available
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The facility is fabulous but the staff and healthcare workers are remarkable. I am Over The Top pleased with the care my brother is receiving at Sancerre. He adjusted quite nicely to moving from his own...
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.
Sancerre Atlee Station is a vibrant and modern senior living community in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Our community will offer 103 accommodations for assisted living and memory care residents, specifically designed to meet their unique needs.At Sancerre Atlee Station, we understand the importance...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
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77 Floor plans available
7.7
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The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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The staff at Discovery are so attentive to everyone. On day one with moving my dad there into the memory care, everyone we were introduced to remembered our names and remembered things about us. They give my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Discovery Village at the West End is an assisted living community located in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is Virginia’s capital and is recognized as being one of the nation’s oldest cities. Its vibrant history is richly portrayed in the city’s many museums and historic sites. History enthusiasts...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
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2424 Floor plans available
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The staff at The Harmony Collection at Hanover are friendly and willing to work with families. The facility is bright and cheerful and the rooms are spacious. The housekeeping is okay. The rooms seem to be...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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Photo of Elizabeth House Assisted Living
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7.3
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The facility is awesome. Their staff is very informative and friendly. They clean up very good. They take good care of mom. They love her and she loves them. The food is definitely on point. I would...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
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44 Floor plans available
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They were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was always clean. Staff extremely friendly. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. The food seemed good. Activities offered were good. Overall value for the...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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Photo of Edgeworth Park at New Town
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26 reviews
5.8
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My mom is normally up and out of her room when I go. They give her regular showers and change her regularly. Always healthy snacks between meals. She did have one UTI since she's been there and ended up in...
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.
Welcome to Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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Photo of English Meadows Williamsburg Campus
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No better Place, wonderful place to for your dementia patients to reside. They have small one-on-one attention and staff, wonderful activities for cognitive care, personal care. A beautiful facility. Each...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
English Meadows Williamsburg Campus is dedicated to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on the dignity and well-being of residents through our signature programs that offer connection and engagement. We believe that those with memory impairments can continue to lead a rich, fulfilling...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at the West End
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My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...
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.
Welcome to Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
Photo of Spring Arbor of Richmond
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88 Floor plans available
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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88 Floor plans available
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Very attentive and engaging with the residents. Feels like a family environment. They are attentive to the specific needs of each resident. Many of the staff have cared for family members with Dementia so...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
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66 Floor plans available
5.5
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If they could fix some of the issues my loved one has encountered, it would be very good. I picked this community because of the convience. The schedule was reliable. The weekday medicine was delivered on...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
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It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
Shalom Parkside Senior Living, located in Richmond, Virginia, is an assisted living community that specializes in holistic medicine and memory care to help residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease lead a high-quality life without losing their independence. The community sits...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh 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.
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My Mother has lived here for 2 years and even though a new Ownership group came in (Hill Valley) they have made some welcome changes to enhance the community even more! I live near by (Far West End, Short...
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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This is a relaxing, caring and very clean facility. There is freedom to walk outside and it has a farm like setting. I would highly recommend The Havens.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Haven at Sandy Valley is a senior care home in Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County. With a strong historical tie the Civil War, Mechanicsville is a great place to live or visit. Take advantage of National Battlefield Park and learn more about the battle of Cold Harbor or visit one of many...

Cost of assisted living in Wares Wharf, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wares Wharf is $5,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopewell, VA with an average of $4,481 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA vs. nearby cities

Wares Wharf, VA
$5,030/mo
$4,829/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA vs. the state and national average

Wares Wharf, VA
$5,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,030/mo
$5,115/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,774/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,843/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,117/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf over time

Wares Wharf, VAVA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, 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 Wares Wharf.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wares Wharf

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wares Wharf

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.

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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

Wares Wharf review score based on 337 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 337 reviews of 92 Wares Wharf assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wares Wharf 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

Wares Wharf review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Wares Wharf, VA92 facilities
7.8
Tappahannock, VA106 facilities
7.6
Warsaw, VA83 facilities

Review subcategories for Wares Wharf 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 337 reviews of 92 Wares Wharf assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wares Wharf 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.
Wares Wharf, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Wares Wharf assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wares Wharf assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wares Wharf, 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 Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
37%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wares Wharf

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 Wares Wharf protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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