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Assisted living costs in Bula average about $4,591 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Bula. Our detailed directory has 283 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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Photo of Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe
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1212 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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Photo of The Westmont at Short Pump Community
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11 Floor plan available
8.0
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8.0
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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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.
Essene Inc. is a state licensed home for adults nestled on 14 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in large oak trees with a 1 mile walking trail. Essene is located in a crime free area with a back to nature ambiance. Offering naturally grown food and pollutant free Artesian well water. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Bula, VA

The average cost of senior living in Bula is $4,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crewe, VA with an average of $4,720 per month.

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

Bula, VA
$4,591/mo
$6,164/mo
$5,417/mo

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

Bula, VA
$4,591/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,591/mo
$4,591/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,016/mo
Studio
$5,807/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,631/mo

Senior living costs in Bula 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: Bula, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBula, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,591/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,591/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,591/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Bula, VA:$4,591/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Bula, VA:$4,591/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Bula, VA:$4,591/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bula, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bula 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.

Bula, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Bula, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bula 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
Bula, VA$6,323/mo$5,995/mo+5.5%
Virginia$5,611/mo$5,194/mo+8.0%
National$5,287/mo$5,091/mo+3.8%
Bula, VA
2024 average cost:$6,323/mo
2023 average cost:$5,995/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,611/mo
2023 average cost:$5,194/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,287/mo
2023 average cost:$5,091/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bula, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bula.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bula

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bula

Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe in Richmond, VA

5.0
The facility is first-rate, and all the staff we interacted with were very cordial and competent. But regarding "quality of care" it came as a surprise that the in-house medical staff was not equipped to do much more than administer Rx meds. Everything else required calling in someone else or a ...
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Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The staff, care service, value for cost and meals are all great as well! I would recommend Blue Ridge Senior ...
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The Westmont at Short Pump Community in Glen Allen, VA

4.5
Staff stability has been outstanding. This is extremely helpful for our mom and for us in terms of continuity. Mom likes the food and [name removed] does a really thoughtful job with activities.

Bula assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bula assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bula, 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 Bula 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 Bula that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bula, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bula 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 Bula Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bula, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bula 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 Bula partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bula, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bula 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 Bula communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bula, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bula 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 Bula offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bula, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bula

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 Bula protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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