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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ark, VA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ark 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 Ark, 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 Ark or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ark.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rustic, Diascund and Holdcroft.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rustic, Diascund and Holdcroft.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ark, VA
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9.5
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65 reviews
We chose Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg because of the location, meal plan flexibility and outdoor space. I would definitely recommend this facility to those looking for retirement living!
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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9.4
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19 reviews
Feels like home for mom. It's a warm loving environment, staff is so kind and loving. Mom is gaining weight and has some wonderful friends she sits with at meals. They had a bday gathering for her with...
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.
Welcome to Dominion Village of Williamsburg, a Five Star Senior Living community! We have created a small neighborhood where trained staff have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with each resident and family. We foster independence in a happy environment and strive to create a...
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8.7
Review score
32 reviews
All of the staff know my loved one by name and always speaks. The activities are great. The facility is very nice and the transition has been very smooth. The communication has been good.
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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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8.2
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37 reviews
Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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8.1
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63 reviews
Overall, we have been very happy with Commonwealth from the time [name removed] (our advisor from A Place for Mom) recommended Commonwealth, [name removed], the sales rep, and most especially [name removed]...
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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6.0
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9 reviews
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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77 Floor plans available
6.3
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38 reviews
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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6.3
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27 reviews
The facility was very nice. Mom had a living area, kitchen/eating area, bedroom, and a large bathroom. There was a lovely courtyard with chairs and tables for use in nice weather. There was a nice room 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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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
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
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 Ark, VA
The average cost of senior living in Ark is $5,246 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cape Charles, VA with an average of $3,673 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ark, VA vs. nearby cities
Ark, VA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ark, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ark, VA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ark over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ark
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ark
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.
Ark nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ark nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ark, 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 Ark 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 Ark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ark, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ark 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 Ark Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ark, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ark 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 Ark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ark, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ark 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 Ark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ark, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
70%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ark 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 Ark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ark, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
70%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, Dominion Village Williamsburg and Warwick Forest, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ark, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Ark, Virginia. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Ark
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- Diascund, Virginia
- Holdcroft, Virginia
- Roane, Virginia
- Holly Forks, Virginia
- Highgate, Virginia
- Sassafras, Virginia
- Barhamsville, Virginia
- Plum Point, Virginia
- Bellamy, Virginia
- Eltham, Virginia
- Mattaponi, Virginia
- Shanghai, Virginia
- New Kent, Virginia
- Coldwater, Virginia
- Snow Hill, Virginia
- King and Queen Court House, Virginia
- White Marsh, Virginia
- Cologne, Virginia
- Schley, Virginia
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