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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
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.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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Mother in law has been at Alamance House for four years. In that time she has been well taken care of, made new friends, Her medical needs have bee well taken care of with doctors who come to the facility...
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.
Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in the hills of North Carolina's Piedmont region. Our caregiving staff makes Alamance House Assisted Living and Memory Care feel like home. We seek to preserve each resident's independence by promoting dignity and individual choice in a...
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Everything here has been wonderful here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff communication with the family and friends has been great. They are responsive to the...
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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I've had loved ones at Blakey Hall, the Cottage and the Hamlet for over five years. We have largely been happy with the care, the services available, and the physical environment. We live in an area with...
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.
There are many choices out there for those searching for the perfect place to call home, and we appreciate what an unbelievably difficult decision this is. Blakey Hall Retirement Community is one of the most experienced and premier senior care communities in North Carolina. Opened in 1999 and...
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Listen, take the tour, ask questions for example showering how many times per week, policies on medicines, food in room vs in dining area, visitations washing of clothing/bedding, LISTEN!! Ensure your...
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.
Cambridge Hills Assisted Living is not only a community but also a family. Our dedicated team of professionals take a personal interest in the well-being of the residents. Our low staff turnover rate (a rarity for assisted living) allow our team members build rapport and work well together to...
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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.
Caswell House is a lovely one-story assisted living & memory care community nestled in a wooded setting in rural Yanceyville, NC. A great place for those that love the quiet and serenity of the country, and you can sit and rock on our large front porch. Our Memory Care Neighborhood features...
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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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I was extremely satisfied with Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. Deciding to place my mother in a facility was hard, but her health became more than I was qualified to provide. The administration was very...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
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 father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Carolina Point is a newly renovated, 140-bed, post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Our center is in Orange County on the Chapel Hill/Durham line. We are situated in a relaxed and quiet setting just a short distance from Duke and UNC Hospitals. Our state-of-the-art health care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Alton, VA

The average cost of senior living in Alton is $4,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,672 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alton, VA, vs. nearby cities

Alton, VA
$4,908/mo
$4,138/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alton, VA, vs. state and national averages

Alton, VA
$4,908/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alton, VA, vs. other senior living options

$4,593/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,908/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alton, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,249/mo
Studio
$6,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,588/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Senior living costs in Alton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alton, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlton, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,908/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,593/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,593/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,134/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Alton, VA:$4,908/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Alton, VA:$4,593/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Alton, VA:$4,593/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alton, VA:$4,134/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alton, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alton 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Alton, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alton 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
Alton, VA$5,335/mo$5,423/mo-1.6%
Virginia$5,508/mo$5,175/mo+6.4%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Alton, VA
2024 average cost:$5,335/mo
2023 average cost:$5,423/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,508/mo
2023 average cost:$5,175/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alton

The Canterbury House in Roxboro, NC

5.0
We chose Canterbury House because it is very close to our home so it makes it convenient. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. The appearance of the community is just very warm and welcoming. When we visited the community everyone was very welcoming and extremely friendly. We are very ...
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The Oaks of Alamance in Burlington, NC

4.4
I would recommend this community to others. If there is no follow up by phone Dustin takes care of the issues and then will sometimes follow ups via email.

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

4.6
The activities director is wonderful in memory care. My loved one in memory care receives very good care and attention from the staff. The only downfall I see, is that they need more staff. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have some choices to choose from. Some ...
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Alton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alton, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alton nursing homes

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 Alton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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