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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cunningham, VA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cunningham, VA

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9.2
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My husband, the resident said it best..."It's relaxing." " I always have something to do." The staff is friendly and patient with the residents. The ratio of staff to residents is excellent, always. I would...
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.
We cordially invite you to consider Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, as your next new home! Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville is located on scenic Pantops Mountain directly across the street from the new Martha Jefferson Hospital and Doctor's Network, in close proximity...
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9.0
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The staff are very good with the residents, it's very clean, and they offer a variety of activities for those who wish to participate.
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.
The Heritage Inn was established to provide the very best in assisted living. We strive to offer individualized care and attention in meeting the needs of our residents. The environment at The Heritage Inn, a warm and homelike residence, provides the opportunity for residents to enjoy each day to...
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Fabulous facility in the heart of Charlottesville. Beautiful home setting with a wonderful community.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Home in CharlottesvilleWhat may strike you first about Martha Jefferson House isn’t really the House at all, but what is around it. The House sits on a private cul-de-sac, lined with old trees, and close to the beautifully landscaped grounds of the University of Virginia. In the heart of...
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Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her...
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Cunningham, VA

The average cost of senior living in Cunningham is $5,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amherst, VA with an average of $4,417 per month.

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

Cunningham, VA
$5,676/mo
$5,823/mo

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

Cunningham, VA
$5,676/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,790/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,676/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,564/mo
Studio
$6,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,603/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,128/mo

Senior living costs in Cunningham 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: Cunningham, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCunningham, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,676/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,790/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,790/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,924/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Cunningham, VA:$5,676/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Cunningham, VA:$5,790/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cunningham, VA:$5,790/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cunningham, VA:$4,924/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cunningham, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cunningham 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
Cunningham, VA$7,245/mo$5,792/mo+25.1%
Virginia$5,230/mo$5,057/mo+3.4%
National$5,128/mo$4,890/mo+4.9%
Cunningham, VA
2024 average cost:$7,245/mo
2023 average cost:$5,792/mo
Percent change:+25.1%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,230/mo
2023 average cost:$5,057/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,890/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cunningham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cunningham

Linden House Assisted Living in Charlottesville, VA

4.7
The staff members are all very friendly, and the rooms they provide for the resident are nice sizable rooms. They are sufficient and we would recommend the Linden House Assisted Living to others.

The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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Rosewood Village Greenbrier in Charlottesville, VA

4.6
My mother is in the memory unit. It has been a great experience. I wish there was more natural light. The staff is thoughtful and caring to her needs

Cunningham nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cunningham nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cunningham, 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 Cunningham 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 Cunningham that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cunningham, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cunningham 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 Cunningham Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cunningham, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cunningham 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 Cunningham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cunningham, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cunningham 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 Cunningham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cunningham, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cunningham 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 Cunningham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cunningham, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville, The Heritage Inn and Martha Jefferson House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cunningham, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Cunningham, Virginia. See the full list.

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