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10 Best Nursing Homes in Augusta County, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Augusta County 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 Augusta County, 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 Augusta County or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Augusta County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Republic, Lynnwood and McKinley.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Augusta County, VA

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Photo of Royal Care at Birch Ridge
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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42 reviews
8.6
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The staff at Brookdale Staunton were very helpful, especially at move-in with all of the logistics and they gave helpful info.
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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Photo of The Legacy at North Augusta
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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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We are very pleased with the care our parent and other residents receive at Retreat. They listen to any concerns we may have and do what they can to answer them. Staff is happy and caring. Management always...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. Our...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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Cost of nursing homes in Augusta County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Augusta County is $4,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta County, VA vs. nearby counties

Augusta County, VA
$4,485/mo
$4,485/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta County, VA vs. the state and national average

Augusta County, VA
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta County vs. other types of senior living

$4,485/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,485/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Augusta County, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,613/mo
Studio
$6,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,669/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,003/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Augusta County over time

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Augusta County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Augusta County

The Retreat at Fishersville

3.8
I would like to see a higher ratio of staff to patients. However; in todays job market everyone is understaffed so I take that into consideration. Obviously the patients in memory care often are not willing or able to participate in activities due to their mental state but more encouragement ...
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Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

The Phoenix at Harrisonburg

3.7
Experience has been, for the most part, good. I still have some things that I need to figure out or speak to someone about, and honestly, I would love it if there were a community much closer. I would definitely recommend it.

Augusta County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Augusta County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Augusta County, 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 Augusta County 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 Augusta County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
66.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Augusta County 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 Augusta County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Augusta County 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 Augusta County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Augusta County 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 Augusta County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Augusta County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Augusta County 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 Augusta County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Augusta County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellaire at Stone Port, Royal Care at Birch Ridge and Brookdale Harrisonburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Augusta County, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Augusta County, Virginia. See the full list.

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