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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boykins, VA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Boykins, VA

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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.
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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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.
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Boykins, VA

The average cost of senior living in Boykins is $3,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $3,361 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Boykins, VA, vs. nearby cities

Boykins, VA
$3,715/mo
$3,981/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boykins, VA, vs. state and national averages

Boykins, VA
$3,715/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boykins, VA, vs. other senior living options

$3,548/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,715/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boykins, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,212/mo
Studio
$5,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,531/mo

Senior living costs in Boykins vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boykins, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoykins, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,715/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,584/mo$5,211/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,548/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,053/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Boykins, VA:$3,715/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Boykins, VA:$3,584/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Boykins, VA:$3,548/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Boykins, VA:$3,053/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Boykins, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Boykins and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Boykins, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Boykins have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boykins, VA$4,582/mo$3,947/mo+16.1%
Virginia$6,024/mo$5,508/mo+9.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Boykins, VA
2024 average cost:$4,582/mo
2023 average cost:$3,947/mo
Percent change:+16.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,024/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Boykins

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boykins

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA

5.0
Our overall experience has been a 5 across the board. They all have been very welcoming and helpful during mom's transition to assisted living. The food selections have been great to see because mom is getting the proper nutrition she needs. The staff did a great job getting mom evaluated for ...
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First Choice Assisted Living LLC in Chesapeake, VA

4.1
The staff is very caring and I think this is a great place for your loved one. The food is good and the community has restaurants close by if you want something different. I would recommend this community to others.

Boykins nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boykins nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boykins, 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 Boykins 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 Boykins that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boykins 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 Boykins Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boykins 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 Boykins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Boykins 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 Boykins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boykins, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boykins 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 Boykins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boykins, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
1.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House, Brighter Living and Karolwood Gardens of Portsmouth are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boykins, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 88 nursing homes facilities near Boykins, Virginia. See the full list.
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