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Assisted living costs in Glen Allen average about $5,145 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 56 communities in Glen Allen. Our detailed directory has 825 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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This is a great care home. The owner is unbelievable and knows how to manage. The food looks great and the other residents seem to like it. The caregivers are attentive and make sure the residents receive...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Haven at Mayfield is a residential care home in Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County. With a deep connection to the Civil War, Mechanicsville is a great place for history buffs. Take advantage of the National Battlefield Park and learn more about the Battle of Cold Harbor or visit our parks...
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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.
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.
The Haven Assisted Living utilizes Residential Homes in desirable and convenient locations designed to eliminate the institutionalized environment fostered by most larger facilities. Currently there are three licensed facilities with a forth and fifth scheduled to open this year. Each...
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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Haven at Studley in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County is a small senior care home. Mechanicsville is associated with many battles in the Civil War and is a great place for history buffs. You will find beautiful trails and parks as well as art galleries, antique shops and restaurants...
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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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
The Haven at Lakeway is a residential care home for seniors in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County. Mechanicsville is rich with Civil War history. You can visit the National Battlefield Park to learn about many battles that occurred in the area and the soldiers who fought them. Or drive 15...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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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They're very good and unfortunately my mother passed so she didn't get to stay very long but I wish she could have because this was a WONDERFUL place and they made her feel like she was special, like my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Featuring private rooms; a private spacious three room suite with large bedroom and sitting area, private bath w/shower and jacuzzi and large walk-in closet. Offering in-house physician service; linen & laundry service on premises; three meals daily w/snacks; special diet provided if needed;...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
The Haven at Dijon is a residential care home for seniors in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County. Mechanicsville offers a little of something for everyone, with many Civil War memorials and parks, art galleries and antique shops. It is also a quick 15 minute drive to Richmond, the capital...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Glen Allen, VA

The average cost of senior living in Glen Allen is $5,145 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, VA with an average of $3,983 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Glen Allen, VA vs. nearby cities

Glen Allen, VA
$5,145/mo
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$5,123/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Glen Allen, VA vs. the state and national average

Glen Allen, VA
$5,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,654/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Glen Allen vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,145/mo
$5,350/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Glen Allen, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,496/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,654/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,388/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Glen Allen over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Glen Allen, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Glen Allen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Glen Allen

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

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I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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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.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable living costs. Several reviews mention the reasonable cost of living at various senior communities. For instance, at Elizabeth House Assisted Living, one reviewer states that the facility is a 'great value' compared to other options, despite having limited activities. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover As ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and compassion of staff members across different communities, such as The Westmont at Short Pump Community, where residents enjoy the friendly interactions with staff, and Sunrise of Richmond, where the executive director and care staff are described a ...
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Diverse activities for residents. Activities are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction at different communities. For instance, at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the activities director plans engaging activities for residents and attempts to encourage participation from reluctant residents. At Vitality Living ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Cleanliness is a common theme in positive reviews across communities. At Heritage Green Hanover, one reviewer praises the modern and clean facilities, while at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, another resident comments on the facility's cleanliness and how i ...
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Personalized care plans. Individualized care plans are crucial for meeting the unique needs of each resident. At Vitality Living West End Richmond, the community does a good job managing medications, while at The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living, residents appreciate the individual atten ...
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Engaging social environment. Social interaction is essential for seniors' well-being, and several communities foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. For instance, at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, residents attend events together and make new friends, while at Sunrise Villa Tuckahoe, one resident's friendli ...
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Glen Allen review score based on 166 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 166 reviews of 46 Glen Allen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Glen Allen 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

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Review subcategories for Glen Allen 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 166 reviews of 46 Glen Allen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Glen Allen 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Glen Allen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Allen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Glen Allen

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Glen Allen protect seniors.

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Sunrise of Richmond, Sunrise at Bon Air and Morningside in the West End are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Glen Allen, Virginia. See full list of communities.

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