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Assisted living costs in Helm average about $4,598 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 66 communities in Helm. Our detailed directory has 1006 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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 would tell others that the individual living spaces/units do not have the ability to control the room temperature. You have to be ok with it being either too hot or too cold. My loved one is also on a...
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, 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.
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.
At Pulaski Retirement Community, you can experience the peace of mind that comes with retirement living in a friendly small town atmosphere. Enjoy fine country living, beautiful views and quiet nights in the heart of Virginia’s New River Valley. All complemented by a carefree, active lifestyle...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Helm, VA

The average cost of senior living in Helm is $4,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurt, VA with an average of $4,045 per month.

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

Helm, VA
$4,598/mo

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

Helm, VA
$4,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,598/mo
$4,598/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,196/mo
Studio
$5,308/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,102/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo

Senior living costs in Helm 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: Helm, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelm, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,598/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,598/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,974/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Helm, VA:$4,598/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Helm, VA:$4,598/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Helm, VA:$3,974/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Helm, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Helm 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
Helm, VA$4,543/mo$4,196/mo+8.3%
Virginia$5,741/mo$5,236/mo+9.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Helm, VA
2024 average cost:$4,543/mo
2023 average cost:$4,196/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,741/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helm, 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 Helm.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helm

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helm

The Fields of Heritage Green in Lynchburg, VA

4.8
My Mom moved into Heritage Green Assisted Living in January, 2019 and has been very satisfied there. I have been very impressed with the staff and how they care for the residents. There is always some type of activity going on that Mom can participate in to keep herself occupied. The facility is ...
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Spring Oak at Christiansburg

5.0
1. community has been remodeled and updated. which is a plus! 2. staff goes over and above when visiting and communicating by mail. 3. love seeing my mom loved and cared for by staff. 4. new administrator has made a great plus to the community. 5. staff is wonderful! [name removed] is a ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House in Danville, VA

5.0
We picked this community, because of the friendliness of the staff management cleanliness and out the other patients were being traded it was a super placeThey did a wonderful job with my mom and the staff treated her and the other people like family. I would highly recommend it.

Helm review score based on 219 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 56 Helm assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helm 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

Helm review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Helm, VA56 facilities
8.7
Boones Mill, VA8 facilities
8.4
Rocky Mount, VA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Helm 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 219 reviews of 56 Helm assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helm 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.
Helm, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Helm assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helm assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helm, 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 Helm 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 Helm that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helm, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helm 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 Helm Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helm, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helm 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 Helm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helm, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.8%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Helm 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 Helm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helm, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helm 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 Helm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helm, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helm

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

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Heritage Green Lynchburg, Brookdale Roanoke and Brookdale Eden are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helm, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 66 assisted living facilities near Helm, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Helm, Virginia is Heritage Green Lynchburg. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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