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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Skippers, VA
Assisted living costs in Skippers average about $3,548 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in Skippers. Our detailed directory has 145 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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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Ahoskie House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Ahoskie House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens and...
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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities. We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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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.
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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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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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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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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Skippers, VA
The average cost of senior living in Skippers is $3,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $2,635 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Skippers, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Skippers
Recent reviews for assisted living in Skippers
The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC
4.6
I like living at The Fountains at The Albemarle.
The residents and staff are very friendly and helpful. The apartment is very nice, a good size, plenty of storage area. They provide a wide range of activities.
Petersburg Home For Ladies
4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC in Franklin, VA
4.9
The superior quality of care and friendliness. This is what sold us. they treat my parents like family here.
The apartment sizes are great and accommodate them both.
I would and already have recommended The Village at Woods Edge to several people that I know. It is lovely, quiet, spacious and ...
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Skippers review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 38 Skippers assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Skippers 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
Skippers review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Skippers 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 38 Skippers assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Skippers 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.Skippers, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Skippers assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skippers assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skippers, 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 Skippers 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 Skippers that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.7%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
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
44.7%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Skippers 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 Skippers Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.5%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.4%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skippers 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 Skippers partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.4%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.2%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Skippers 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 Skippers communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skippers, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
35.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skippers 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 Skippers offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skippers, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.4%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.4%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
18.4%
46%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.6%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Skippers
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 Skippers protect seniors.
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Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount, Dunlop House and The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Skippers, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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