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Photo of Brookdale Staunton
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The staff was very caring to my family member. They were kind and took good care of her physically. Though she was the type of person to avoid group activities. They ensure that she had some time with the...
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.
Our welcoming, upscale community in Staunton, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care services, sits on 22 acres in northwest Staunton, with stunning mountain views and an abundance of wildlife. We can provide you the ideal retirement experience, combining a peaceful country home...
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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Love their personal care with the family friendly environment. They treat your loved one like family. The food is excellent and the staff actively engages your loved one. They keep me up to date on any...
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.
The Retreat at Fishersville is redefining senior living with amenity-rich features and the highest standard of care. The community delivers the very best in accommodations, personalized attention, and exceptional service, all under one roof in a secure and remarkably homelike setting. So...
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I really enjoy living here. The people from the staff to the residents are very lovely. They are kind and friendly just a pleasure to spend time with. I enjoy doing activities here such as the Wii bowling...
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.
One of the most renowned retirement communities in the Shenandoah Valley, only Brightview Baldwin Park features three options on one campus: Independent Living and Assisted Living residences as well as our award-winning Alzheimer's Care neighborhood. This cozy community is nestled just two miles...
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Wow, the apartments at The Legacy are HUGE! Love having so much living space. Great amenities like an outdoor garden, walking trail, and chapel. The staff are super helpful and hospitable! The LEgacy at...
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.
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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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At the beginning of my search for a place for my disabled nephew, I called Birch Gardens. I spoke to [name removed] and found her to be knowledgeable of the special needs for families with disabled family...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Ruxton Health of Staunton is a 189-bed dually certified healthcare facility. In addition to being a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Ruxton offers assisted living services, specialized Alzheimer’s services, Rehabilitation Services and a wide range of services and amenities. Our...
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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: 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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...

Cost of assisted living in Fort Defiance, VA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Defiance is $4,317 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance, VA, vs. nearby cities

Fort Defiance, VA
$4,317/mo
$4,326/mo
$4,832/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance, VA, vs. state and national averages

Fort Defiance, VA
$4,317/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,317/mo
$4,468/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,613/mo
Studio
$6,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,669/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,003/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Defiance vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fort Defiance, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Defiance, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,317/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,468/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,908/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Defiance, VA:$4,317/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Defiance, VA:$4,468/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Defiance, VA:$3,908/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Defiance, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Defiance 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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Assisted living cost trends in Fort Defiance, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Defiance 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
Fort Defiance, VA$5,660/mo$4,894/mo+15.7%
Virginia$5,277/mo$5,026/mo+5.0%
National$5,164/mo$4,919/mo+5.0%
Fort Defiance, VA
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$4,894/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,277/mo
2023 average cost:$5,026/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,919/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Defiance, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Defiance

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Defiance

Bellaire at Stone Port in Harrisonburg, VA

4.5
The major factors were the size of the community. It is small enough to not be intimidating. The other huge factor for my brother is that it actually has a decent size group of older guys who eat together, watch sports events together and keep each other company.

Journeys Crossing in Elkton, VA

4.6
They do a lot with the residents, regarding the activities. They have cards, puzzles and Bingo. We picked this community because, of the location, it was the least expensive, and affordable. It would be nice, if family members could make appointments with the nurse practitioner, for their loved ...
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Birch Gardens in Staunton, VA

4.4
My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open community areas inside and outside, including a gazebo and gardens. The property is fenced in ...
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Fort Defiance review score based on 33 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 11 Fort Defiance assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Defiance 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

Fort Defiance review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Fort Defiance, VA11 facilities
8.1
Staunton, VA14 facilities
8.4
Grottoes, VA20 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Defiance 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 33 reviews of 11 Fort Defiance assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Defiance 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.
Fort Defiance, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
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Fort Defiance assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Defiance assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Defiance, 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 Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Defiance 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 Fort Defiance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Defiance, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Defiance

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Defiance protect seniors.
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Brookdale Staunton, Royal Care at Birch Ridge and The Retreat at Fishersville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Defiance, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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