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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Benhams, VA

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Assisted living costs in Benhams average about $4,795 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Benhams. Our detailed directory has 95 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
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The care is good and the place is clean. The food is good my mother said. We just have several kinks we are still working out. I would just recommend double and triple checking price prior to actual moving...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.4
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32 reviews
9.4
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Staff and Residents are so nice. The food is nutritious and very good. It is clean and I have not experienced any odors. Fun activities for residents daily. I would highly recommend this facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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She has been there a year now and nothing but great things to say about dominion. Facility stays clean and the staff treat us like family. I do recommend. The staff always calls when anything happens that...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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The rehab team at The Rehab Center at Bristol takes such great care of their residents! They were knowledgeable and informative. Communication was great! The facility is always clean and I love seeing the...
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.
Advanced Memory Care, Right in Your NeighborhoodWelcome to memory care at Bristol, located in the town best known for being the birthplace of country music. Our brand new community was built to serve the needs of individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and various other forms of memory...
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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 assisted living in Benhams, VA

The average cost of senior living in Benhams is $4,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Big Stone Gap, VA with an average of $4,457 per month.

Assisted living costs in Benhams, VA, vs. nearby cities

Benhams, VA
$4,795/mo
$4,970/mo

Assisted living costs in Benhams, VA, vs. state and national averages

Benhams, VA
$4,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Benhams, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,795/mo
$4,795/mo

Assisted living costs in Benhams, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,413/mo
Studio
$5,097/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,440/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,045/mo

Senior living costs in Benhams vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Benhams, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenhams, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,795/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,795/mo$5,449/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living$4,553/mo$4,617/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Benhams, VA:$4,795/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Benhams, VA:$4,795/mo
Virginia:$5,449/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Benhams, VA:$4,553/mo
Virginia:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Benhams, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Benhams 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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Assisted living cost trends in Benhams, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Benhams 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
Benhams, VA$3,210/mo$2,924/mo+9.8%
Virginia$5,277/mo$5,026/mo+5.0%
National$5,164/mo$4,919/mo+5.0%
Benhams, VA
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$2,924/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,277/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,919/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benhams, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Benhams

Recent reviews for assisted living in Benhams

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
Excellent staff, dining, lots of things to do, if able. Highly recommend. All needs are taken care of properly. Activities includes; bingo, outings, a published activity sheet daily etc. I would recommend to others.

Benhams review score based on 41 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 5 Benhams assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Benhams review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Benhams review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Benhams, VA5 facilities
9.1
Bristol, VA6 facilities
8.9
Nickelsville, VA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Benhams assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 41 reviews of 5 Benhams assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Benhams resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Benhams, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Benhams assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benhams assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benhams, 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 Benhams assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Benhams that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benhams, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
80%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benhams assisted living

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 Benhams Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benhams, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benhams assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benhams partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benhams, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Benhams assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benhams communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benhams, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benhams assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Benhams offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benhams, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
80%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benhams

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Benhams protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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