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8 Best Nursing Homes in Penhook, VA

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Penhook 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Penhook, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Penhook is about $4,480, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 15 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Penhook, VA

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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.
Fork Mountain North offers activities for residents which allow residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement and socializing with their peers. Staff is awake and available 24 hours a day so if any emergencies occur no matter the time, there will be someone ready to help.
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Excellent support staff for new comers.[name removed]went above and beyond to pair her with other residents she felt comfortable with.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Penhook, VA

The average cost of senior living in Penhook is $4,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,673 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Penhook, VA, vs. nearby cities

Penhook, VA
$4,480/mo
$4,532/mo

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

Penhook, VA
$4,480/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$4,620/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,480/mo

Nursing homes costs in Penhook, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$7,005/mo

Senior living costs in Penhook 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: Penhook, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenhook, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,480/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,620/mo$5,443/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,620/mo$5,454/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,015/mo$4,619/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Penhook, VA:$4,480/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Penhook, VA:$4,620/mo
Virginia:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Penhook, VA:$4,620/mo
Virginia:$5,454/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Penhook, VA:$4,015/mo
Virginia:$4,619/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Penhook

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Penhook

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living

5.0
The community was welcoming, food menus offered variety that contributed to a positive dining experience, staff were responsive and very helpful to accommodate resident needs

The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care

4.0
Staff are consistently kind and gentle with residents, even when some are repetitive with questions or undesired behavior. I visit 4-5 times a week and I have never heard a raised voice from staff. I have eaten with my mom a couple of times food was good. The staff work hard to keep patients as ...
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Carriage Hill Retirement in Bedford, VA

4.0
The location is ideal-close to Rt 122 and Hwy 460, which makes it convenient compared to other limited options in the county. Carriage Hill also offered the most competitive pricing out of the six places we toured. My dad has his own private room with a bathroom and large closet, and we were ...
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Penhook nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penhook nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penhook, 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 Penhook 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 Penhook that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Penhook 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 Penhook Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penhook 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 Penhook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Penhook 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 Penhook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penhook, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penhook 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 Penhook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penhook, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Penhook, Virginia. See the full list.

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