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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmyra, VA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmyra, VA

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My 95 year old Mom has been at Morningside for 3 weeks and is settling in. Staff is wonderful and she really enjoys the food. There are many options for games and entertainment. I highly recommend...
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.
Morningside of Charlottesville provides personalized care in an elegant and home-like setting for residents with Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Care needs.
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9.4
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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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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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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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We loved the Blake. My dad passed away but the Blake was a blessing. The people there cared about him and he acclimated well there, despite some transfer trauma. Some of them came and visited him in the...
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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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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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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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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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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My mother has been in the Amerisist of Louisa since May. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The facility has an overall "homey" feel. There are not a lot of level one care residents, so it...
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.
Spring Oak at Louisa always striving to offer the best amenities and services for our residents.Residents always have options when they’re looking for something fun and exciting to do outside of the community. Our community is filled with people just like you. Our residents rest easy knowing that...
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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, 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.
Personal care staff on duty 24 hours a day, offering general supervision as well as personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Professional administration of medications. Professional administration of medications Wellness program developed through consultations with resident,...
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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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...

Cost of nursing homes in Palmyra, VA

The average cost of senior living in Palmyra is $5,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Appomattox, VA with an average of $4,067 per month.

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

Palmyra, VA
$5,766/mo
$5,823/mo

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

Palmyra, VA
$5,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,909/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,380/mo
Studio
$6,563/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,904/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,593/mo

Senior living costs in Palmyra 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: Palmyra, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmyra, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,766/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,909/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,909/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,166/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Palmyra, VA:$5,766/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Palmyra, VA:$5,909/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Palmyra, VA:$5,909/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Palmyra, VA:$5,166/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Palmyra, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Palmyra 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
Palmyra, VA$6,765/mo$5,016/mo+34.9%
Virginia$6,017/mo$5,495/mo+9.5%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Palmyra, VA
2024 average cost:$6,765/mo
2023 average cost:$5,016/mo
Percent change:+34.9%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,017/mo
2023 average cost:$5,495/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmyra

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmyra

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.

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

The Blake at Charlottesville

5.0
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 a place for their loved one

Palmyra nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmyra nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra 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 Palmyra that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmyra, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmyra 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 Palmyra Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmyra, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmyra 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 Palmyra partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmyra, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmyra 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 Palmyra communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmyra, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmyra 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 Palmyra offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmyra, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Charlottesville, The Colonnades and Commonwealth Senior Living at Charlottesville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmyra, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 23 nursing homes facilities near Palmyra, Virginia. See the full list.
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