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Photo of Brookdale Harrisonburg
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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It was a good choice for me, so far I have nothing to complain about. The food is very good ,they do my laundry, clean my room and anything I ask. The staff is very friendly and very 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.
At our community in Harrisonburg, Va., which offers both assisted living and memory care, you can revel in the beauty of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley while remaining convenient to the Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas.As an assisted living resident,...
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Photo of Bellaire at Stone Port
2525 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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I would give each category a 5... my Mom loves it there and everyone is very kind to her. She doesn't remember my Dad or their home anymore and she has also forgotten a lot of our family members... but she...
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.
Bellaire at Stone Port is nestled between the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of the historic Harrisonburg, Virginia (across the street from Sentara RMH). Residents have access to a full list of life-enhancing amenities and activities as well as around-the-clock care and sincere encouragement....
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77 Floor plans available
8.3
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17 reviews
8.3
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They have been great for the most part. Staff are friendly and helpful. They did make us jump through a seemingly unnecessary hoops before they would admit, but since then they have been great.
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.
Surrounded by peaceful countryside, The Phoenix at Harrisonburg rests in the Shenandoah Valley with the Blue Ridge Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. With luxury-style living, the community offers world-class independent and assisted living options, in addition to memory care. Residents...
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My mother spent only 2 1/2 months there. Sadly she passed away several weeks ago. She had a stroke and was able to also receive hospice there. The staff was exceptional and helped me through a very tough...
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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Journeys Crossing Assisted Living, Elkton, Virginia. Journeys Crossing offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect...
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Willow Estates has been wonderful! The food is excellent and it's very clean. They are limited in the amount of staff they can hire. They are very quick with their response if I have a request or a concern....
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.
     Willow Estates Retirement is a beautifully designed facility located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer pleasant furnishings featuring a home type atmosphere. We are licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services to provide levels of care from...
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Cost of assisted living in Mc Gaheysville, VA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Gaheysville is $4,841 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mc Gaheysville, VA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Gaheysville, VA
$4,841/mo
$5,072/mo
$4,832/mo

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

Mc Gaheysville, VA
$4,841/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Gaheysville, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,841/mo
$4,841/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Gaheysville, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,505/mo
Studio
$5,649/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,623/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,550/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Gaheysville 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: Mc Gaheysville, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Gaheysville, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,841/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,841/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,460/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Gaheysville, VA:$4,841/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mc Gaheysville, VA:$4,841/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mc Gaheysville, VA:$4,460/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mc Gaheysville, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Gaheysville 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.

Mc Gaheysville, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Mc Gaheysville, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mc Gaheysville 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
Mc Gaheysville, VA$5,259/mo$5,218/mo+0.8%
Virginia$5,194/mo$4,922/mo+5.5%
National$5,091/mo$4,793/mo+6.2%
Mc Gaheysville, VA
2024 average cost:$5,259/mo
2023 average cost:$5,218/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,194/mo
2023 average cost:$4,922/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mc Gaheysville, 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 Mc Gaheysville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mc Gaheysville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mc Gaheysville

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.

Rosewood Village Greenbrier in Charlottesville, VA

4.5
I have confidence in the community and the staff. They are doing their best, and I don't have to worry. The food looks good for my loved one. Bingo is enjoyed by a lot of the residents. They also have lectures, book club, and other activities for the residents to participate in.

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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Mc Gaheysville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Gaheysville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Gaheysville, 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 Mc Gaheysville 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 Mc Gaheysville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Gaheysville, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
80%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Gaheysville 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 Mc Gaheysville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Gaheysville, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Gaheysville 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 Mc Gaheysville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Gaheysville, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Gaheysville 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 Mc Gaheysville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Gaheysville, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Gaheysville 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 Mc Gaheysville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Gaheysville, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mc Gaheysville

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 Mc Gaheysville protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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