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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sassafras, WV
If you’re looking for assisted living in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Sassafras.
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I like this community for the care that my father received here. The staff were caring and always professional in the care that was. The meals were outstanding. We would highly recommend the care of this...
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.
Wyngate at Rivers Edge is an assisted living community located in the serene village of Proctorville, Ohio within Lawrence County. Proctorville offers Wyngate Rivers Edge residents a hometown feeling with local eateries and fun outdoor amenities to keep minds with dementia occupied. Our...
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We are very pleased with the staff at this community. They are encouraging and helpful. My wife has just started to get involved in some of the daily activities. I have eaten here and I think the food is on...
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.
Our assisted living programs have become increasingly popular because they combine professional care with homelike surroundings, reasonable cost, attractive private or semiprivate apartments, and well balanced programs of events and activities. We provide both nurses and around-the-clock...
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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, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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.
Edgewood SummitEdgewood Summit, Inc. is a West Virginia non-profit corporation organized in 1990 for the sole purpose of developing, owning and operating the Edgewood Summit senior living community located in Charleston, West Virginia. Edgewood Summit, Inc. is a subsidiary of ABH, Inc., which is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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 Sassafras, WV
The average cost of senior living in Sassafras is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parkersburg, WV with an average of $3,323 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras, WV vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras, WV vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sassafras, WV by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Sassafras over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sassafras, WV
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What families are saying about assisted living in Sassafras
Recent reviews for assisted living in Sassafras
Cedar Grove in Parkersburg, WV
4.6
My 92 year old sister-in-law stayed at the Cedar Grove facility in Parkersburg, WV for 2 weeks after she broke her leg after a fall. She was very pleased with the food and care. The admission process was stress-free and the staff was patient and attentive.
Wyngate at Rivers Edge in Proctorville, OH
5.0
Things have gone very well so far at Wyngate at Rivers Edge, it is a very nice place! The staff here is caring and professional, and they have a lot to offer the residents. They offer many different levels of care, from assisted living to high end memory care, and they have a doctor that lives ...
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The Wyngate Senior Living Community (Parkersburg)
5.0
All of the staff no matter their role, were completely genuine in their service and heart for their jobs.
They took great care of our mother.
Sassafras review score based on 106 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 41 Sassafras assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sassafras 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
Sassafras review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sassafras 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 106 reviews of 41 Sassafras assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sassafras 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.Sassafras, WV averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Sassafras assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sassafras assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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
48.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.6%
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
48.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sassafras 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 Sassafras Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sassafras 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 Sassafras partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sassafras 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 Sassafras communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sassafras 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 Sassafras offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sassafras
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 West Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sassafras protect seniors.
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