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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Riverside, VA
Assisted living costs in Riverside average about $4,566 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Riverside. Our detailed directory has 172 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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8.3
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62 reviews
Very friendly and helpful staff; eased my parents' transition into assisted living! I would recommend Brookdale Salem highly.
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.
At our Salem, Va., community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well.As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active with friends and neighbors...
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9.2
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42 reviews
We have had major issues with regard to medications, getting them ordered and administered on schedule. Ultimately we have taken that responsibility back and administering them ourselves. The quality of the...
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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9.1
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43 reviews
I would recommend The Park Oak Grove and I know my mom would, too. It is helpful to have outside family, though, that can help with additional shopping and such. My mom has also mentioned that, since...
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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Some activities they had were day trips, they would go out for breakfast or lunch. There is a calendar that has daily activities on it. You can order food at this community, but you can also make your own...
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.
At Richfield, we help people rediscover their quality of life, regardless of where they are in life's journey. Our beautiful surroundings, combined with a broad range of services and accommodations, provide a setting where individuals become members of a secure, supportive and active community. ...
7.0
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2 reviews
On Most days, the residents are sitting, staring and sleeping between meals(BTW- too many sandwiches) The residents would benefit from best practices in mental, social, physical and spiritual activities....
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.
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.
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My Dad was first in Salem Terrace with Lewy Body dementia. My Mom was trying to keep the house but once she found out she had several TIAs she immediately decided that Salem Terrace was going to be new home....
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.
With commanding stunning vistas of the vibrant City of Salem and the mountains beyond, Salem Terrace at Harrogate is designed in a tradition reminiscent of a grand hotel or resort.At Salem Terrace at Harrogate, we offer a choice of floor plans and four levels of personal assistance, depending...
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As a daughter of an aging mother, I believe that the medical and support staff at Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation facility provided my mother with exceptional medical care, love and dignity during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Riverside, VA
The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buchanan, VA with an average of $3,806 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverside, VA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverside, VA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Riverside, VA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverside, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Riverside
Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverside
The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care
3.1
We chose The Harmony Collection because the space that it offered, the activities, the cleanliness, and just the overall feel of it. Everyone seemed like they were on top of their game. She has a bedroom with a shared bathroom, so it is a little on the smaller side but it does work for her ...
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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 Christiansburg
4.3
The staff members could at times maybe improve on their overall response time, but the staff really do care about all of the residents living there. Based on the overall experience so far with CommonWealth Senior Living we would recommend the community to other families.
Riverside review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 8 Riverside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Riverside 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 Riverside 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 27 reviews of 8 Riverside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riverside 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.Riverside, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Riverside assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46%
Dances
Dances
50%
28.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverside
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 Riverside protect seniors.
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