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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gloucester, VA
Assisted living costs in Gloucester average about $5,306 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Gloucester. Our detailed directory has 277 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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63 reviews
Overall experience with Brookdale as a five, but with a caveat that it is so beyond expensive, and I do feel the cost are excessive, even with the excellent care my husband has received and continues to...
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.
You’ll have enough room for a garden and a garden party.With more than a dozen floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able to find just the right pet-friendly apartment or cottage. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living...
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8.7
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30 reviews
It is great so far. The facility is clean, modern, well maintained and very pleasant. It seems like staff are engaged with the residents, always sitting with them and talking. As opposed to 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.
Living at Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg is a place to discover, connect and celebrate. Our experienced, compassionate team, many of whom have been here for years, makes it their mission to really get to know residents – and their families – personally. It’s how we stay true to our mission...
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8.2
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37 reviews
Very nice facility and staff. My mom is quite happy there. The food was really good at first but it is now contracted out and so depending on who is cooking it varies. They have a good activities director...
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.
Dear Friends: Greenfield Senior Living's mission has long been to transform the senior living experience. When we began some ten years ago, we believed assisted living was something more than just providing a place for seniors to live. We created a place where choice and the experience of...
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8.1
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63 reviews
Overall, we have been very happy with Commonwealth from the time [name removed] (our advisor from A Place for Mom) recommended Commonwealth, [name removed], the sales rep, and most especially [name removed]...
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.
Say goodbye to lawn care, painting, and repair projects, and say hello to engaging activities and social opportunities, chef-prepared meals, scheduled transportation, home services and more.At Commonwealth of Williamsburg you can relax and enjoy living in an active adult community unlike any...
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6.3
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38 reviews
The experience has been very good and my loved one is happy here. My aunt is in memory care. They do a very good job. They care & are very professional. [name removed] is wonderful. She has made this...
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 Gloucester House is located at 7657 Meredith Drive in Gloucester, Virginia. It is situated near the historic courthouse in downtown Gloucester, where residents can enjoy an assisted living community in a family like environment. The primary goal of Gloucester House...
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9 reviews
I would definitely give Spring Arbor an overall rating of 5. My mother-in-law loves her a Respite visits. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families! Their staff is great. They are considerate...
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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Technically Patriots Colony has a Williamsburg address, but it is really out in the country. In order to live here, you have to be a former military officer or retired from the US State Department. Most of...
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.
Patriots Colony's Health Care services are open to the public for direct admission. In other words, there is no "career eligibility criteria" for assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing care as there is for independent living.All Patriots Colony residents have guaranteed priority access...
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26 reviews
My mom is normally up and out of her room when I go. They give her regular showers and change her regularly. Always healthy snacks between meals. She did have one UTI since she's been there and ended up in...
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 Edgeworth Park at New Town, where residents feel right at home in the comfort and beauty of their private apartment. Assisted Living residents enjoy assistance with activities of daily living provided by a competent and compassionate staff, along with opportunities to make new friends...
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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.
Welcome to Colonial Manor at Williamsburg, a residential community where seniors can live life to its fullest. Enjoy your new lifestyle in a secure, intimate setting that creates a sense of close family and friends where maintenance and other cares are handled for you. And, where virtually all...
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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Gloucester, VA
The average cost of senior living in Gloucester is $5,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smithfield, VA with an average of $4,435 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gloucester, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gloucester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gloucester
Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA
5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.
Spring Arbor of Williamsburg
4.8
The staff at Spring Arbor really helped us out during a difficult time, so based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families. They have so many different activities for the residents to participate in.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
4.3
Not only has the friendliness of the staff members impressed us, but even on the tour the residents were coming up to us, and was telling us how well they are being taken care of and just how much they enjoy it here. That was very impressive.
Gloucester review score based on 57 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 11 Gloucester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gloucester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Gloucester assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 57 reviews of 11 Gloucester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gloucester resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Gloucester, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Gloucester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gloucester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gloucester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gloucester, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.6%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gloucester assisted living
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 Gloucester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gloucester, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gloucester assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gloucester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gloucester, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
72.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.5%
14.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Gloucester assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gloucester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gloucester, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
81.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
81.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gloucester assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gloucester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gloucester, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
72.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
72.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
72.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gloucester
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Virginia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gloucester protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg, Dominion Village Williamsburg and The Hidenwood Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gloucester, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Gloucester, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Gloucester, Virginia is The Hidenwood Community. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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