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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell, 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 Mc Dowell or another care type is right for you. Browse 53 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mc Dowell.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mc Dowell, 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, 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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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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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: Memory Care
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Mc Dowell, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Dowell is $4,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell, VA vs. nearby cities

Mc Dowell, VA
$4,292/mo
$4,186/mo

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

Mc Dowell, VA
$4,292/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell vs. other types of senior living

$4,241/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,292/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,586/mo
Studio
$5,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,370/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,851/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mc Dowell over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mc Dowell

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mc Dowell

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.

Mc Dowell nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Dowell nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Dowell, 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 Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Dowell, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Dowell, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Dowell, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Dowell, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Dowell 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 Mc Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Dowell, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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 Mc Dowell, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 53 nursing homes facilities near Mc Dowell, Virginia. See the full list.

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