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Photo of The Harbor at Renaissance
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9.4
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39 reviews
9.4
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39 reviews
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I used facility my Mom was placed The Harbor at Renaissance of Greene County in Stanardsville, VA. Memory care nursing. They are caring and helpful and could use more staff to assist. They are hiring but...
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.
The Renaissance is located in historic Standardsville,VA, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers serene walking paths and scenery.Our recently renovated campus offers an exceptional level of comfort and care in a home like setting.We provide all levels of care: Assisted Living,...
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2323 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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34 reviews
5 star
53%
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3 star
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Everyone was very helpful. The business office was slow providing information and feedback on questions. I would recommend them to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Colonnades offers quality retirement living and is associated with the University of Virginia, located on 59 acres nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of...
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Photo of Rosewood Village at Hollymead
2121 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
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Every one of those would be a 4+ or a 5. I am very satisfied and feel this is the best place for him. What we like the most about Rosewood Village is their very caring staff who seem to genuinely live/love...
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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11 Floor plan available
8.4
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23 reviews
8.4
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23 reviews
5 star
57%
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So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need...
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.
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical...
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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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35 reviews
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29%
3 star
9%
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I really liked the activities director, the activities, the physical therapy and staff. It is also a smaller facility so the client to staff ratio is good.
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.
RoseWood VillageIn 1983, we set out with a simple mission: to help families take care of their senior relatives. Everything we do at RoseWood Village starts with our Guiding Principle, Caring with H.E.A.R.T.™, which serves as a reminder of our Core Values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,...
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8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
18%
3 star
9%
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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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66 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
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2022 This place has brought life back to my mom and for that I am so appreciative. She now lives life with a purpose and consistently tells me how happy she is living at Linden House. The staff has helped...
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.
Maintaining independence and doing things your way can be much easier in a community that provides personalized, supportive care. Linden House enables life on your terms with no more or less assistance than you require.Based on an initial assessment, we will recommend the level of care that...
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Photo of English Meadows Crozet Campus
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6.7
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3 reviews
6.7
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3 reviews
5 star
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We are very pleased and thankful for the care my father is receiving. We were also extremely grateful to A Place for Mom for supporting and guiding us through the process. There is easy access to the main...
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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Shady Grove, VA

The average cost of senior living in Shady Grove is $5,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, VA with an average of $3,848 per month.

Assisted living costs in Shady Grove, VA, vs. nearby cities

Shady Grove, VA
$5,115/mo
$5,072/mo

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

Shady Grove, VA
$5,115/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Grove, VA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,115/mo
$5,115/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Grove, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,674/mo
Studio
$6,422/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,384/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,790/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Grove 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: Shady Grove, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Grove, VAVirginiaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,115/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,115/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,546/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Grove, VA:$5,115/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Grove, VA:$5,115/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Grove, VA:$4,546/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Grove, VA, over time

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

Shady Grove, VAVA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Shady Grove, VA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shady Grove 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
Shady Grove, VA$6,895/mo$6,419/mo+7.4%
Virginia$5,390/mo$4,979/mo+8.3%
National$5,200/mo$4,877/mo+6.6%
Shady Grove, VA
2024 average cost:$6,895/mo
2023 average cost:$6,419/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,390/mo
2023 average cost:$4,979/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,200/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shady Grove, 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 Shady Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Grove

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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Shady Grove review score based on 47 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 9 Shady Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Grove 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

Shady Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Shady Grove, VA9 facilities
8.3
Stanardsville, VA86 facilities
7.3
Elkton, VA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Grove 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 47 reviews of 9 Shady Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Grove 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.
Shady Grove, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shady Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Grove, 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 Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
77.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
77.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Grove, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Grove, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Grove

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