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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rocky Mount, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount or another care type is right for you. Browse 29 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rocky Mount.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Washington Park, Wasena and Mountain View.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rocky Mount, VA

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Photo of Brookdale Roanoke
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11 Floor plan available
9.3
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The staff helped tremendously during the transition period when our mom moved in. They learned her interest and engage with her to help calm her when she wants to go home. She has adjusted and reports she is...
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.
We understand your concerns for your loved one’s safety and well-being, along with the weight of the responsibility of caring for someone with dementia. At our community in Roanoke, Va., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at...
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Average price here. Cardinal Senior Living Communities is Not a bad place. They need more staff, but that is every where. The staff are friendly and look after my mom. The food is good. There are wonderful...
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.
Cave Spring Place is an exceptional assisted living program in Roanoke, Virginia. Our intimate community is nestled near the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers convenient access to shopping, dining and medical facilities. Residents enjoy our proximity to Tanglewood Mall, Valley View Mall and the...
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8.9
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8.9
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49 reviews
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The lobby area was warm and welcoming; the rooms were spacious and felt more like a home than a room. I do recommend and I have nothing else to add except they are very responsive to concerns.
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.
Make a fresh start and experience warm companionship and a comforting environment at The Park - Oak Grove. Our Assisted Living community in Roanoke, VA, enriches the lives of residents by providing an atmosphere that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Located in a...
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It was a great experience there. Lots of caregivers. They were very supportive when my dad passed away and gave me hugs even help me with the furniture or moving in and out always kept them busy.
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.
Pheasant Ridge Assisted Living is located in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. We encourage a home-like cozy environment for our residents by providing dignity, choice, privacy and respect. Our residents are given independence through individual apartments, while still receiving all the care they...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.3
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26 reviews
8.3
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26 reviews
5 star
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Harmony was a blessing for my Mom. They provided a welcoming and active community where she could have some independence while keeping her safe.
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 Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Memory Care is Roanoke's newest stand alone memory care community and is located conveniently at the base Pheasant Ridge in Southwest County near Route 220 and Tanglewood Mall. We offer assisted living specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's and...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted Living
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
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It's hard to break out any one person. The entire staff from [name removed] and [name removed], to the nurses, [name removed] our concierge and [name removed], [name removed] and the entire dining staff. I...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at Roanoke - Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Roanoke, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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8.0
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Excellent support staff for new comers.[name removed]went above and beyond to pair her with other residents she felt comfortable with.
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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Photo of Brookdale Salem
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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71 reviews
8.0
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Staffing issues. The pleasant and tasteful environment, other has been there a year and she is most satisfied and she says this is my home my complaints as her daughter that goes daily to visit residents...
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.
At our Salem, Va., community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well.As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active with friends and neighbors...
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11 Floor plan available
7.5
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7.5
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63 reviews
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[name removed], the doctor that cares for the residents is outstanding, she has great communication and is genuine in her care. The weekly cleaning of the residents rooms is unfortunately lacking in...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Woodland HillsSurrounded by sprawling green spaces and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia, Woodland Hills stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just a short drive from Blacksburg, our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living,...
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My loved one was a resident at Our Lady of the Valley for several years. Overall, my loved one had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services,...
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.
Our Lady of the ValleyFor over 35 years, Our Lady of the Valley has served seniors in the greater Roanoke area with compassion and respect. We provide quality assisted living, nursing care, memory care (our newest service!), skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services—a full continuum of...
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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
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Rocky Mount, VA

The average cost of senior living in Rocky Mount is $4,379 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatham, VA with an average of $3,672 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rocky Mount, VA, vs. nearby cities

Rocky Mount, VA
$4,379/mo
$4,187/mo

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

Rocky Mount, VA
$4,379/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,407/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,379/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rocky Mount, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,023/mo
Studio
$5,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,486/mo

Senior living costs in Rocky Mount 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: Rocky Mount, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRocky Mount, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,379/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,407/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,407/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,010/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Rocky Mount, VA:$4,379/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rocky Mount, VA:$4,407/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rocky Mount, VA:$4,407/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rocky Mount, VA:$4,010/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rocky Mount, VA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rocky Mount 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
Rocky Mount, VA$5,256/mo$4,859/mo+8.2%
Virginia$6,017/mo$5,495/mo+9.5%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Rocky Mount, VA
2024 average cost:$5,256/mo
2023 average cost:$4,859/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
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 Rocky Mount

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rocky Mount

Woodland Hills Community in Roanoke, VA

4.5
We really like the atmosphere of Woodland Hills Community as well as the cliental and all of the employees for the most part. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families

Friendship Salem Terrace

4.1
My mom and dad needed separate living, as Dad is incontinent and has increasing dementia, and Mom was not physically able to see to his needs 24/7, as required. This was the best fit for them. The rent for a small apartment and a memory care room is very high, however, almost double the cost ...
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Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke

3.8
We have had major issues with regard to medications, getting them ordered and administered on schedule. Ultimately we have taken that responsibility back and administering them ourselves. The quality of the food as well as the portion sizes has been extremely disappointing. I will say that staff ...
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Rocky Mount nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rocky Mount nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rocky Mount, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rocky Mount, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rocky Mount, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rocky Mount, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rocky Mount, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.5%
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Brookdale Roanoke, Cardinal Senior Communities at Roanoke and The Park Oak Grove are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rocky Mount, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 29 nursing homes facilities near Rocky Mount, Virginia. See the full list.

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