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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dolphin, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dolphin 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 Dolphin, 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 Dolphin or another care type is right for you. Browse 82 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dolphin.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Darvills, Wilsons and North Wellville.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dolphin, VA

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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
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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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dolphin

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dolphin

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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Brandywine at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

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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Dolphin nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dolphin nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dolphin, 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 Dolphin 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 Dolphin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.4%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dolphin 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 Dolphin Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dolphin 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 Dolphin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Dolphin 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 Dolphin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dolphin, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dolphin 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 Dolphin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dolphin, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
0.4%
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Arden Courts Richmond, The Barrington at Hioaks and Commonwealth Senior Living of Bon Air are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dolphin, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 82 nursing homes facilities near Dolphin, Virginia. See the full list.
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