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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shelfar, VA

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Shelfar 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shelfar, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shelfar is about $5,577, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 320 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shelfar, VA

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Very nice place with nice caregivers. Food in dining room is not great and not an abundance of activities. Overall a nice place but limited options for daily activities and food. Very friendly and helpful...
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.
Located in the charming West End of Richmond, Tuckahoe Senior Living offers the very best in personalized care. Our community specializes in assisted living for those who may need help with everyday activities, as well as memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of...
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The director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
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.
Combining Good Times, Great People, & a Whole Lot of HeartWelcome to Shalom Gardens & Shalom Parkside, a senior living experience shining with warmth and connection!From shared laughter during events to quiet chats with neighbors who feel like family—ours is a vibrant community buzzing...
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Overall, our experience at Westmont has actually been very positive. When our father transferred to a memory care unit, we initially did not think that that was a great idea. Very soon we realized that we...
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.
Experience Senior Care at The Westmont at Short PumpSurrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and small-town charm in Glen Allen, Virginia, The Westmont at Short Pump stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Fredericksburg, our senior housing offers a...
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Overall we are very pleased with the quality of care and the smooth transition for [name removed]. We appreciate so much the assistance we have received from A Place For Mom.
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.
Located in a lovely residential neighborhood in the West End of Richmond. We are near premiere shopping, dining, hotels, interstates, hospitals and medical services. Our range of services extends from respite care to traditional assisted living services such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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I found [name removed], the director, and his staff to be exceptionally helpful, kind, and professional. It did not take long for me to realize that my cousin was in a facility that offered kind, attentive,...
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.
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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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This is a good community. Housekeeping comes in once a week and they also keep the common areas clean. I do feel they are understaffed at this time, however the staff they do have is very nice and helpful....
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.
Beth Sholom Gardens is an assisted living community in the historic, scenic city of Richmond, Virginia. Our peaceful, picturesque community is located on a large,16 acre wooded campus in the upscale, tree-lined West End neighborhood, providing excellent access to area medical centers, unique...
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Lakewood Manor is a warm, friendly place that has the comfort and care of the residents first and foremost. Those we have talked with that have been here 17 plus years have nothing but positive comments...
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.
For over 35 years, our residents have enjoyed a wide variety of activities that have enhanced their quality of life. Lakewood Manor is a continuing care retirement community located in the West End of Henrico County. Lakewood is one of four retirement communities that is owned and operated by...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shelfar, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shelfar is $5,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colonial Heights, VA with an average of $4,863 per month.

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

Shelfar, VA
$5,577/mo
$5,549/mo
$5,522/mo

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

Shelfar, VA
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

$5,630/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,577/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,333/mo
Studio
$6,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,631/mo

Senior living costs in Shelfar 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: Shelfar, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShelfar, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,577/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$5,630/mo$5,437/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,630/mo$5,448/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,765/mo$4,616/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Shelfar, VA:$5,577/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Shelfar, VA:$5,630/mo
Virginia:$5,437/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Shelfar, VA:$5,630/mo
Virginia:$5,448/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Shelfar, VA:$4,765/mo
Virginia:$4,616/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shelfar, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shelfar 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 Shelfar, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shelfar 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
Shelfar, VA$6,186/mo$6,081/mo+1.7%
Virginia$5,906/mo$5,434/mo+8.7%
National$5,618/mo$5,349/mo+5.0%
Shelfar, VA
2024 average cost:$6,186/mo
2023 average cost:$6,081/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,906/mo
2023 average cost:$5,434/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,349/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shelfar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelfar

Shalom Gardens and Shalom Parkside in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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The Barclay at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Shelfar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelfar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelfar, 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 Shelfar 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 Shelfar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelfar, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelfar 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 Shelfar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelfar, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelfar 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 Shelfar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelfar, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelfar 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 Shelfar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelfar, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelfar 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 Shelfar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelfar, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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