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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ajax, VA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ajax nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ajax, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ajax or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ajax.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Laurel Park, Chatmoss and Carlisle.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Laurel Park, Chatmoss and Carlisle.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ajax, VA
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8.6
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24 reviews
Not a lot of options for activities in memory care like they have in assisted living. Spacious facility with large rooms and private baths This is the main reason I chose them. The TV room is big, it's a...
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.
Located in the heart of the quaint and historic Bedford, Virginia home of the D-Day Memorial. Centered right between Roanoke and Lynchburg, 30 minutes each way. Also, only 30 min from Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.Carriage Hill Retirement is more than just a retirement community. Offering...
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13 reviews
Runk and Pratt is a 5 on all categories, except activities which I can't rate because unfortunately my family member is not able to participate. For value, I would say the cost is on the high side but...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ajax, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ajax is $3,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,672 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ajax, VA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ajax
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ajax
Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake in Hardy, VA
4.5
Very clean cheerful place
Good care
Food could use a little umph
Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA
5.0
Overall quite pleased with all the above items. Very pleased with the reception we received. They were very knowledgeable of all subject matter we discussed and concerned with.
Ajax nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ajax nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ajax, 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 Ajax nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ajax that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ajax nursing homes
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 Ajax Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ajax nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ajax partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ajax nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ajax communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ajax, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Ajax nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ajax offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ajax, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Hill Retirement, Runk and Pratt at Smith Moutain Lake and Trinity Mission Health & Rehab Of Rocky Mount are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ajax, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Ajax, Virginia. See the full list.
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