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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellerson, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellerson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ellerson, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ellerson or another care type is right for you. Browse 55 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellerson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Willow Lawn, Stonewall Court and Stratford Hills.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellerson, VA

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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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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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument AvenueSubhead: Senior Living in Richmond, VA“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” Those are the words that stand behind the promise wemake to both you and your family every day at Commonwealth Senior Living at Monument Avenue.Located in the heart of...
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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
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.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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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.
Ruxton Health and Rehabilitation of Westover Hills is set in a lovely residential area South of the James River. When visiting our facility you get a genuine feeling of compassion, respect, and skilled professionalism. Ruxton Health and Rehabilitation of Westover Hills is a 198-bed facility....
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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.
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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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Ellerson, VA

The average cost of senior living in Ellerson is $5,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McKenney, VA with an average of $3,361 per month.

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

Ellerson, VA
$5,137/mo
$4,904/mo
$5,027/mo

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

Ellerson, VA
$5,137/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,155/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,675/mo
Studio
$5,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,381/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,544/mo

Senior living costs in Ellerson 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: Ellerson, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllerson, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,137/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,012/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,155/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,993/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ellerson, VA:$5,137/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ellerson, VA:$5,012/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ellerson, VA:$5,155/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ellerson, VA:$3,993/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ellerson, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ellerson 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
Ellerson, VA$5,823/mo$5,509/mo+5.7%
Virginia$5,908/mo$5,398/mo+9.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Ellerson, VA
2024 average cost:$5,823/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,908/mo
2023 average cost:$5,398/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellerson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellerson

Shalom Parkside Senior Living in Richmond, VA

4.5
It's a fine place and they lots of activities and I like living there. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Spring Arbor of Salisbury in Midlothian, VA

5.0
I have recommended it to a few!I looked at 6 different places for my dad. When I walked into Spring Arbor, I was greeted by staff who were happy and pleasant. Two staff members met in the hall to have a chat about whether a patient had actually bathed or not, left her info private but respected ...
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Brandywine at Midlothian in North Chesterfield, VA

4.6
My only complain is they need to answer emails from family members faster. But overall the facility is really fantastic. And my mom is happy there.

Ellerson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellerson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellerson, 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 Ellerson 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 Ellerson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellerson, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
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 Ellerson 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 Ellerson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellerson, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellerson 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 Ellerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellerson, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellerson 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 Ellerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellerson, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellerson 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 Ellerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellerson, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
0.5%
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Sancerre Atlee Station, The Harmony Collection at Hanover Independent and Assisted Living and Covenant Columns at Tapp are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellerson, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 55 nursing homes facilities near Ellerson, Virginia. See the full list.
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