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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bessemer, VA
Bessemer is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bessemer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bessemer is about $3,163, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 16 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Charlton, Fincastle and Howell Mills.
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Since my husband and I moved into this community everything has been perfect.There is not one single thing below a "5". They helped us move in, they keep track of us, help us exercise, and provide meals for...
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.
The Glebe is a warm, engaging retirement community with majestic mountain views and exceptional amenities and services that make living carefree and pleasurable. Here, you can indulge your passions, challenge your mind, try new things, savor the company of wonderful people. . . and make...
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My grandmother has resided in 3 memory care centers over the past 5 years, and this experience is by far the BEST. The staff is wonderful, they truly love their residents. She has florished here!! Good...
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.
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The staff is very professional and they are very good about updating us when any changes occur. I live in another area and I appreciate that their follow-up is so prompt. It's an excellent facility and I am...
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.
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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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
A VERY WARM AND INVITING PLACE TO LIVE"Our home will respect your past and assist you in your daily living with a community of professionals that you can rely on and trust.Our staff of certified aides and nurses is caring, compassionate and trained to assist residents with their daily needs just...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Bessemer, VA
The average cost of senior living in Bessemer is $3,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagle Rock, VA with an average of $3,163 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bessemer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bessemer
Havenwood in Lexington, VA
4.8
The administrator stepped up in our emergency situation: she conducted the initial interview on only two hours notice, coordinated the physician paperwork, and arranged for the move, all within a single afternoon. The charge nurse is a pro. All of the other staff members are kind and caring. The ...
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Carrington Cottage Memory Care Center in Daleville, VA
5.0
We were very satisfied with them and they did a great job. The community itself was always very clean and it always smelled fresh. The staff was always very friendly as well. The care they provided went over and above to ensure my husband was engaged and taken care of. Compared to the other ...
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Highland House in Clifton Forge, VA
5.0
The staff at Highland House were sweet and attentive. There was always somebody in the dayroom to interact with. This is an older building, however they do keep it really clean. They offer comfort food and my loved one liked it. The administrative person went out of their way to assist us in ...
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Bessemer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessemer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bessemer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bessemer nursing homes
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 Bessemer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessemer nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bessemer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessemer nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bessemer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessemer, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessemer nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bessemer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessemer, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glebe, Havenwood and The Mayflower are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bessemer, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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