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This is a great care home. The owner is unbelievable and knows how to manage. The food looks great and the other residents seem to like it. The caregivers are attentive and make sure the residents receive...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Haven at Mayfield is a residential care home in Mechanicsville, VA in Hanover County. With a deep connection to the Civil War, Mechanicsville is a great place for history buffs. Take advantage of the National Battlefield Park and learn more about the Battle of Cold Harbor or visit our parks...
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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.
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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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
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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.
Photo of Madison House
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.
Photo of O'Brien Home for the Elderly - North
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
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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.
Photo of The Haven Assisted Living @ Studley
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Haven at Studley in Mechanicsville, VA, part of Hanover County is a small senior care home. Mechanicsville is associated with many battles in the Civil War and is a great place for history buffs. You will find beautiful trails and parks as well as art galleries, antique shops and restaurants...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Highgate, VA

The average cost of senior living in Highgate is $4,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Highgate, VA vs. nearby cities

Highgate, VA
$4,525/mo
$5,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Highgate, VA vs. the state and national average

Highgate, VA
$4,525/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Highgate vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,525/mo
$4,577/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Highgate, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$5,581/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,991/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Highgate over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Highgate, VA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Highgate.

What families are saying about assisted living in Highgate

Recent reviews for assisted living in Highgate

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Petersburg Home For Ladies

4.9
This is my first experience with assisted living as far as Alzheimers and from the various places I visited, this is by far the best place I saw, even halfway done you could see it was better. They have been great, there's only 9 patients on that wing right now, they're doing a good job. There's ...
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Highgate review score based on 486 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 486 reviews of 134 Highgate assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highgate 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

Highgate review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Highgate, VA134 facilities
6.6
Surry, VA12 facilities
6.6
Williamsburg, VA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Highgate 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 486 reviews of 134 Highgate assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Highgate 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.
Highgate, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Highgate assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highgate assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highgate, 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 Highgate 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 Highgate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highgate, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.2%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highgate 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 Highgate Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highgate, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.6%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highgate 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 Highgate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highgate, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.3%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Highgate 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 Highgate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highgate, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highgate 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 Highgate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highgate, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.8%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Highgate

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Highgate protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

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Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Heritage Green are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Highgate, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 156 assisted living facilities near Highgate, Virginia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Highgate, Virginia are Acclaim at East Beach and The Waterford at Virginia Beach. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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