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66 Floor plans available
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Though we never moved Dad to Heritage Green Hanover as he was hospitalized and died last year, the staff we interacted with at Heritage Green was friendly and professional. I recommend the facility 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.
Heritage Green Assisted Living is a licensed assisted living facility with a secured Memory Care unit. We are located just minutes away from Memorial Regional Hospital and physician offices. For more than 16 years families have named Heritage Green Assisted Living as the residence that provides a...
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My mother has been at this residence approximately one month now. She has received excellent care in every regard. I did not know that there could be such a place. The staff are extremely friendly, kind...
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.
Are you considering an assisted living facility? Are you looking for a place that is warm, safe and caring? A home where you can be comfortable and get the help you need 24/7, without feeling that you are in an institution.If you are looking for professional 1-1 care in a country home setting,...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, everyone is very nice, enough activities to keep you as busy as you want 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.
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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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Helmet, VA

The average cost of senior living in Helmet is $3,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $2,975 per month.

Independent living costs in Helmet, VA, vs. nearby cities

Helmet, VA
$3,911/mo

Independent living costs in Helmet, VA, vs. state and national averages

Helmet, VA
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Helmet, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,507/mo
Independent Living
$3,911/mo

Independent living costs in Helmet, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,119/mo
Studio
$5,874/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,488/mo

Senior living costs in Helmet 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: Helmet, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmet, VAVirginiaU.S.
Independent Living$3,911/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,636/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,507/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Helmet, VA:$3,911/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Helmet, VA:$4,636/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Helmet, VA:$4,507/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Helmet

Recent reviews for independent living in Helmet

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.

Covenant Columns at Tapp in Mechanicsville, VA

5.0
If you are looking for a staff that sincerely cares about the well being of your parent and you - this is the place. They work with a heart and have a calling on their lives to do this. [name removed] is great to work with and only hires those who feel as he does. Mom has only been there a ...
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Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ashland, VA

4.8
They seem to be very caring towards the residents, almost like they were family. I've never been to a assisted living facility that is as clean as Hanover Manor.

Helmet independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmet independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmet, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmet independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Helmet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Helmet independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Helmet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmet, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helmet independent 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 independent living communities in Helmet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmet, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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Heritage Green, Covenant Columns at Tapp and Sancerre Atlee Station are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helmet, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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