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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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 Assisted Living utilizes Residential Homes in desirable and convenient locations designed to eliminate the institutionalized environment fostered by most larger facilities. Currently there are three licensed facilities with a forth and fifth scheduled to open this year. Each...
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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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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.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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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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They're very good and unfortunately my mother passed so she didn't get to stay very long but I wish she could have because this was a WONDERFUL place and they made her feel like she was special, like my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Featuring private rooms; a private spacious three room suite with large bedroom and sitting area, private bath w/shower and jacuzzi and large walk-in closet. Offering in-house physician service; linen & laundry service on premises; three meals daily w/snacks; special diet provided if needed;...
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? short-term help recuperating from an injury or illness? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer's disease? No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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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Its a really small facility which I love. The staff gives each person individual attention which is what they need. I am overall happy and my aunt is too.
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.
Chestnut Grove Assisted Living, located in beautiful southwest Virginia, is a residential care facility providing a variety of assisted living services since 1975. With a large facility boasting four different exquisite halls, we exceed all safety standards set by both State and Federal...
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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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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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...

Cost of assisted living in Lyells, VA

The average cost of senior living in Lyells is $4,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lyells, VA, vs. nearby cities

Lyells, VA
$4,810/mo
$4,756/mo
$4,413/mo

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

Lyells, VA
$4,810/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Lyells, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,810/mo
$5,038/mo

Assisted living costs in Lyells, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,771/mo
Private
$4,650/mo
Studio
$5,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,767/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,064/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,280/mo

Senior living costs in Lyells 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: Lyells, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLyells, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,810/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,038/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,911/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lyells, VA:$4,810/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lyells, VA:$5,038/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lyells, VA:$3,911/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lyells, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lyells 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 Lyells, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lyells 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
Lyells, VA$6,123/mo$5,508/mo+11.2%
Virginia$5,741/mo$5,236/mo+9.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Lyells, VA
2024 average cost:$6,123/mo
2023 average cost:$5,508/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,741/mo
2023 average cost:$5,236/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lyells, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lyells

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lyells

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.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House

4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Lyells review score based on 315 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 315 reviews of 68 Lyells assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lyells 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

Lyells review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Lyells, VA68 facilities
7.8
Warsaw, VA90 facilities
6.9
Montross, VA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Lyells 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 315 reviews of 68 Lyells assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lyells 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.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.7
Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.7
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Lyells assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lyells assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lyells, 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 Lyells 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 Lyells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lyells 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 Lyells Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lyells, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lyells 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 Lyells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lyells, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lyells 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 Lyells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lyells, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lyells 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 Lyells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lyells, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lyells

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 Lyells protect seniors.
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Heritage Green, Morningside House of St Charles and The Charleston Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lyells, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 76 assisted living facilities near Lyells, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Lyells, Virginia is Morningside House of St Charles. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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