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5 Best Nursing Homes in Hickory Fork, VA

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Hickory Fork 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Hickory Fork, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Hickory Fork is about $5,319, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 96 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hickory Fork, VA

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Cambridge Gardens has been such a blessing for our family. My mom loves the food and socializing during meal times. The hairdresser, [name removed] is so great with her and all the residents. She loves to...
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.
Welcome to Cambridge Gardens Assisted LivingDiscover the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens, where comfort, care, and connection come together in the heart of Lee’s Hill. Just moments from shops, entertainment, and trusted medical services, our single-level, maintenance-free community is...
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Very quick to respond in a crisis. The financial representation regarding certain fees no very well explained. Our family members was there about 15 days. $[fee removed] non refundable deposit, she died on...
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.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania is the leading memory-care dedicated assisted living community in Spotsylvania County designed and built exclusively for residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-Body and other related dementias. While other assisted living...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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Cost of nursing homes in Hickory Fork, VA

The average cost of senior living in Hickory Fork is $5,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork, VA, vs. nearby cities

Hickory Fork, VA
$5,319/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork, VA, vs. state and national averages

Hickory Fork, VA
$5,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,759/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,319/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,550/mo
Studio
$5,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,500/mo

Senior living costs in Hickory Fork vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hickory Fork, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHickory Fork, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,319/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$5,362/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,759/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,118/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Hickory Fork, VA:$5,319/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Hickory Fork, VA:$5,362/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Hickory Fork, VA:$5,759/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Hickory Fork, VA:$4,118/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hickory Fork 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Hickory Fork, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hickory Fork 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
Hickory Fork, VA$6,292/mo$4,409/mo+42.7%
Virginia$5,392/mo$5,174/mo+4.2%
National$5,322/mo$5,056/mo+5.3%
Hickory Fork, VA
2024 average cost:$6,292/mo
2023 average cost:$4,409/mo
Percent change:+42.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hickory Fork

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hickory Fork

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Hughes Home in Fredericksburg, VA

3.8
We chose Hughes Home because my dad was in early stages of dementia and we wouldn't have to move him, he could continue staying here. Also, the staff members and owners were very friendly. They have different options on room sizes depending on what you want for your loved one. My dad is very ...
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Hickory Fork nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hickory Fork nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hickory Fork, 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 Hickory Fork 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 Hickory Fork that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hickory Fork, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hickory Fork 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 Hickory Fork Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hickory Fork, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hickory Fork 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 Hickory Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hickory Fork, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hickory Fork 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 Hickory Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hickory Fork, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hickory Fork 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 Hickory Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hickory Fork, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cambridge Gardens, Morningside House of Spotsylvania and Essex House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hickory Fork, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Hickory Fork, Virginia. See the full list.

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