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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stafford, VA

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Photo of Marian Manor of Stafford
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8.4
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Marian Manor has a comfortable feeling. It is nice that family members can come and go without any hassles. They have dogs that roam in and out so you have to be tolerant of that situation.
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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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For all eight, I would rate them a five! I would say there needs to be a little bit of tightening up on the cleanliness of the private room for the resident. There were times where my mother's floor was...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at StaffordSenior Living in Stafford, VAAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These arethe words that inspire us to provide the highest quality of service to you and your family.Located in Stafford, VA, we’re tucked away in...
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Photo of Harmony at Falls Run
1010 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.4
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73 reviews
8.4
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73 reviews
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I would give the overall experience with the community a 4. As far as the community, programs, services and residents - I would give all of those things a 5. Just working with the business office has been...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Falls RunIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.7
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21 reviews
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The staff is very friendly and patient. The location is great. [name removed] says he does not like the food but he always cleans his plate.
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community and Fredericksburg's premier Assisted Living residence! In our beautiful, home-like setting, located less than two miles from Olde Towne, Mary Washington Hospital and Interstate 95, you will find 24-hour nursing, respectful caregivers,...
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The community provides activities such as entertainment musicians, exercise classes, they take the residents outside frequently. Food is very good. I would rate the room sizes a 4. The staff really stood out...
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 Greenfield of Fredericksburg, we provide care for your loved ones and, at the same time, help them maintain their independence. Our beautiful, clean neighborhood-style assisted living community looks and feels like home, ensuring our residents' comfort while we provide the care they need. In...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
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.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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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.
At Woodmont Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Stafford, VA

The average cost of senior living in Stafford is $5,901 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colonial Beach, VA with an average of $4,734 per month.

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

Stafford, VA
$5,901/mo

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

Stafford, VA
$5,901/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,908/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,901/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,587/mo
Studio
$5,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,483/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,780/mo

Senior living costs in Stafford 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: Stafford, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStafford, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,901/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,411/mo$5,211/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,908/mo$5,216/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,423/mo$4,385/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Stafford, VA:$5,901/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Stafford, VA:$5,411/mo
Virginia:$5,211/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Stafford, VA:$5,908/mo
Virginia:$5,216/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stafford, VA:$4,423/mo
Virginia:$4,385/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stafford, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Stafford 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.

Stafford, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Stafford, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stafford 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
Stafford, VA$5,580/mo$5,290/mo+5.5%
Virginia$5,908/mo$5,398/mo+9.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Stafford, VA
2024 average cost:$5,580/mo
2023 average cost:$5,290/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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 Stafford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stafford

English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Hughes Home in Fredericksburg, VA

3.8
We chose Hughes Home because my dad was in early stages of dementia and we wouldn't have to move him, he could continue staying here. Also, the staff members and owners were very friendly. They have different options on room sizes depending on what you want for your loved one. My dad is very ...
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Stafford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stafford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stafford, 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 Stafford 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 Stafford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stafford, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stafford 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 Stafford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stafford, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stafford 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 Stafford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stafford, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Stafford 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 Stafford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stafford, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stafford 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 Stafford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stafford, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.5%
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Marian Manor of Stafford, Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford and Harmony at Falls Run are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stafford, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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