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Assisted living is legally called “assisted living” for licensing purposes in the state of Virginia. The Virginia Department of Social Services oversees two levels of assisted living in senior care facilities, as well as all retirement homes in Virginia. There is one level of assisted living licensed for minimal assistance and one for moderate assistance. Facilities are allowed dual license for both Assisted Living and Residential Living Care as it is termed in the state.
Virginia is one place that is nearly filled with rural towns, thriving cities, as well as exciting culture and history that senior citizens sincerely appreciate. The state – which is located in the eastern part of the United States – offers an excellent blend of ocean and mountain life. The weather is relatively mild when compared to the north. And it is blessed with warm summers, which affords the residents to go kayaking, hiking, golfing or generally enjoy the outdoors.
The Old Dominion State is also home to lots of assisted living facilities and other remarkable senior living options. Each one has distinct support systems and amenities designed to make seniors live out their lives safely and comfortably.
But before you get your loved one into an assisted living community in Virginia, you need to take note of a few things.
Paying for Assisted Living in Virginia
The statewide cost for the state of Virginia when it comes to assisted living is over the national amount. The national amount is $4,000 and the statewide amount for Virginia is $4,451 per month. The least expensive assisted living facilities in Virginia can be found in Harrisburg, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Stanton at an average of just $2,412 monthly. The most expensive ones are in Richmond, Winchester and Blackberry.
Memory care for the state of Virginia can add $890 through $1,335 more per month to the cost of assisted living. There is assistance available for senior citizens having a challenge paying for assisted living in the state of Virginia. Some of the resources the senior seeking care may already have but may not be able to know how to leverage can be of service to them. Ask some pertinent questions like does the senior have or can get a reverse mortgage? Reverse mortgages can be cashed out against the equity of the home. Is the retiree a retired public servant? Is the retiree a person who served as a firefighter or a police officer in the state of Virginia? What about military benefits? Another little-known benefit is long-term care insurance. Long-Term care insurance can help pay for senior living facilities in Virginia if the senior has an existing policy. Some insurance companies can take the senior up until their early or mid-70’s for a new policy as well, though it will be very expensive at this point. If the senior has annuities that can be cashed to help offset assisted living fees, this is also a plus. Use all benefits creatively so you can afford to get the best assisted living facility for your loved one.
Assisted Living Apartment Requirements in Virginia
All rooms in Virginia assisted living apartments can be a minimum of 80 square feet for single occupancy. If the facility is old construction, then it must be 100 square feet per resident. There must be 80 square feet per resident if there is double occupancy for structures in operation after February 1, 1996. Otherwise, a 60 square foot minimum is required per resident.
If the Virginia senior living residence was in operation on or after December 28th 2006, there may only be 2 residents per bedroom but only 4 per bedroom for any facility in operation prior to that date.
Keep in mind that when we talk about the structure requirements and capacity, here there is a big difference between assisted living and residential care. Typically, residential care can be, depending on the state, and the age of the building as well, a dormitory type setting.
The bathroom requirements for Virginia assisted living apartments are as follows: a toilet and a sink shall be provided for every 4 residents and a bathtub or shower unit for every 7 residents. When there are more than four people living on a floor in an assisted living home, then that dynamic changes. Toilets sinks, bathtubs or shower units have to be in separate rooms and separate for men and women. There are other requirements for floors used by any resident. Where there aren't resident bedrooms, in units with shared bedrooms that are dormitory-style, other regulations may apply.
Services in Virginia Assisted Living
Any assisted living facility in Virginia without adequate staffing is potentially unsafe. The sizes of assisted living facilities indeed differ from one another. However, the majority of the best assisted living facilities in Virginia rely mostly on staff members in order to meet the needs of the aged residents.
Medical Services in Virginia Assisted Living
Large assisted living facilities hire a director of nursing as well as a medical director. The responsibility of the director of nursing is to superintend the day-to-day tasks of the nursing staff. The medical director, on the other hand, metes out healthcare strategies for elderly residents.
Most of the nursing staff at assisted living facilities in Virginia consist of licensed practical nurses with at least two-year degrees, registered nurses with full degrees, and well-trained personal care assistants.
Most nursing staff work directly with the elderly residents to provide personal services, healthcare, and also administer medications to those who need it.
For medical visits or day trips outside the facilities, a few staff members must travel along with the senior residents. This is to ensure the safety of the residents throughout their trip.
Administration in Virginia Assisted Living
It is expected that assisted living facilities in Virginia be run by an administrator who directs and oversees the activities of the facility. An admissions administrator must be available to handle every paperwork associated with the admission of new residents.
The general office staff should be in charge of filing, answering phone calls, and reception duties. At least two staff members must always be on duty at all times when residents are present.
Dining, Housekeeping, and Maintenance
There must be a team of janitorial staff on hand to provide housekeeping services for every resident. They must not only take care of the residents’ rooms, but must also be willing to assist them in public areas as well.
They should also be on hand for laundry duties. A handful of staff should be dedicated to cooking and serving food along with cleaning up the dining area immediately after the residents are done with their meals.
Assisted living facilities in Virginia must be in good condition always, and this will require the services of people who handle maintenance, landscaping – including mowing, keeping pathways clear of debris, getting rid of snow from sidewalks and pathways.
With adequate staffing in place, you can be assured that your loved one will be in good hands in any of the assisted living facilities in Virginia.
Top 10 Assisted Living in Virginia
- The Crossings At Bon Air
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- Sunrise Of Arlington
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- Westminster Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay
- 4.75 (18)
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- Woodhaven At Williamsburg Landing
- 4.75 (21)
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- Hope Haven
- 4.00 (12)
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- The Woodland
- 4.00 (10)
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- The Sylvestery
- 4.00 (10)
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- Sunrise At Bon Air
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- Heart & Soul Iii Alf
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- Holly Haven #7
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The Crossings At Bon Air provides assisted living care in Richmond, Virginia. It can house a maximum of 120 older adults at a time. With a location at 9100 Bon Air Crossings Drive, in the 23235 area code inside Chesterfield county, The Crossings At Bon Air assists those 55 and older adults who need help with daily tasks. Some of the amenities offered by The Crossings At Bon Air include community outings and social gatherings, medication dispensing and an on-site dietitian.
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Sunrise Of Arlington specializes in providing assisted living in Arlington county, Virginia. It includes a total of 60 studio and one bedroom suites for seniors. Sunrise Of Arlington is pet-friendly and can provide help with taking a bath and getting dressed to any senior citizens living in Arlington, VA and surrounding areas. Sunrise Of Arlington is located at 2000 North Glebe Road, 22207 zip code. Sunrise Of Arlington provides amenities such as: staff available day and night, 24-hour security and health checkups.
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When looking for senior assisted living in Virginia Beach, Virginia, you will find Westminster Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay as an excellent luxurious senior care option. It contains a total of 120 assisted living units. It is located at 3100 Shore Drive, 23451 zip code and provides services such as a bistro, a garden and court yard and religious services. Westminster Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay offers assisted living not only to Virginia Beach residents, but also to all Virginia Beach City county residents as well.
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If you need assistance with daily living, Woodhaven At Williamsburg Landing, located at 5500 Williamsburg Landing in the 23185 zip code area can help you or your loved one to locate the assistance with daily activities you need in Williamsburg, Virginia. Woodhaven At Williamsburg Landing has a total capacity of 70 seniors. It offers a reading section, walking trails and memory care activities.
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Hope Haven has a capacity of 8 seniors. Hope Haven provides amenities that include: an on-site pharmacy, tailored service plans and health checkups. It is located at 24532 Prince Edward Highway, and it is fully equipped to provide assisted living to Rice, VA older adults.
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Located at 2003 Cobb Street, inside 23901 zip code area in Prince Edward county, The Woodland provides assisted senior living to Farmville, VA senior citizens and includes amenities such as pharmacy service, unique service plans and continence care. The Woodland can accommodate up to 164 seniors at a time.
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Located at 1728 Kirby Road, Mclean, Virginia, 22101, The Sylvestery will assist any Fairfax county elderly adult with daily living activities and offers services like a library area, personalized service plan and religious services. The Sylvestery can provide assisted living care to a maximum of 36 elderly adults at once.
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Older adults looking for senior assisted living in Richmond, Virginia will find Sunrise At Bon Air, located at 2105 Cranbeck Road inside 23235 zip code as a great choice for all of their care needs. Sunrise At Bon Air is able to care for up to 94 seniors and allows seniors to stay with cats and small dogs. With services that include a library area, a tailored service plan and an on-site dietitian, Sunrise At Bon Air will be a perfect choice for any older adult.
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With a location at 611 19th Street in Newport News City county, Heart & Soul Iii Alf excels at providing assisted care services for seniors in Newport News, VA as well as those who live in surrounding areas. Heart & Soul Iii Alf provides amenities such as housekeeping and emptying trash, a full-time nurse and memory care services. Heart & Soul Iii Alf is equipped of providing care to a maximum of 27 Newport News older residents and provides several levels of care.
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Holly Haven #7, located at 230 High Street offers assisted senior living in Lacrosse, Virginia and includes amenities and services such as an arts & crafts studio, help with medications and Alzheimer’s care services. Holly Haven #7 is equipped to care for up to 16 seniors from 23950 zip code in Mecklenburg county and nearby areas.
Popular Cities and Counties for Assisted Living in Virginia:
- ABINGDON
- ALEXANDRIA
- ANNANDALE
- ARLINGTON
- ASHLAND
- Albemarle County
- Augusta County
- BEDFORD
- BERRYVILLE
- BLACKSBURG
- BRISTOL
- CASTLEWOOD
- CEDAR BLUFF
- CHARLOTTESVILLE
- CHESAPEAKE
- CHESTER
- CHRISTIANSBURG
- CROZET
- CULPEPER
- Campbell County
- Chesterfield County
- DALEVILLE
- DANVILLE
- Dinwiddie County
- FAIRFAX
- FALLS CHURCH
- FARMVILLE
- FISHERSVILLE
- FRANKLIN
- FREDERICKSBURG
- FRONT ROYAL
- Fairfax County
- Frederick County
- GLOUCESTER
- HAMPTON
- HARRISONBURG
- HIGHLAND SPRINGS
- HOPEWELL
- Hanover County
- Henry County
- INDEPENDENCE
- LEBANON
- LEESBURG
- LEXINGTON
- LOVETTSVILLE
- LURAY
- LYNCHBURG
- Loudoun County
- MANASSAS
- MARION
- MARTINSVILLE
- MECHANICSVILLE
- MIDLOTHIAN
- McLEAN
- NEW MARKET
- NEWPORT NEWS
- NORFOLK
- ONANCOCK
- ORANGE
- PETERSBURG
- PORTSMOUTH
- Prince William County
- RESTON
- RICE
- RICHMOND
- ROANOKE
- ROCKY MOUNT
- Roanoke County
- Rockingham County
- SALEM
- SOUTH BOSTON
- SOUTH HILL
- SPRINGFIELD
- STAFFORD
- STANARDSVILLE
- STAUNTON
- STERLING
- STRASBURG
- SUFFOLK
- Shenandoah County
- TIMBERVILLE
- VIENNA
- VIRGINIA BEACH
- WARRENTON
- WAYNESBORO
- WILLIAMSBURG
- WINCHESTER
- WOODBRIDGE
- WOODSTOCK
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