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Photo of Discovery Commons at Wildewood
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I think it's a wonderful community. The people are friendly, very very clean and they seem to really care about the people they take care of. It's just fit our needs and they had an opening. It was like it...
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.
Discovery Commons at Wildewood is an assisted living community located in California, St. Mary's County, Maryland. This is natures paradise, surrounded by lush bushes and wildlife our community has a resort feel with a very clean, comfortable atmosphere.We are a very active community which also...
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Photo of Hanover Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They seem to be very caring towards the residents, almost like they were family. I've never been to a assisted living facility that is as clean as Hanover Manor.
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.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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We had a wonderful experience however with her new care location, Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond. Overall we gave a 4 they went through TWO management transitions while Mom was there. 5 for care, possibly...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 designed our Cottage Care program around the belief that everyone has the right and the capacity to live and love while discovering enjoyment in each day – regardless of abilities that have been lost to dementia.The result is a wonderful blend of security and comfort. For example, although all...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg
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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
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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.
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 director and her staff have been extremely helpful to me with getting my brother settled. As always moving from one's home is a difficult decision especially when the person is not fully grasping their...
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.
Shalom Parkside Senior Living, located in Richmond, Virginia, is an assisted living community that specializes in holistic medicine and memory care to help residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease lead a high-quality life without losing their independence. The community sits...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Chesterfield
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My father is I memory care and I think the aides do the best they can but they are understaffed, especially on the weekends. Their philosophy is to let the patients do their thing, whether it be up all...
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.
Commonwealth Assisted Living at Chesterfield is an assisted living community serving individuals in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. We're located within a few minutes of Collegiate School Aquatics Center, several specialty shops, various medical facilities and schools, as well as...
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Photo of The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Harmony Collection facility was clean and cheerful. Staff attentive and caring. Fortunately my mom is back home and living independently for the time being but would consider Harmony Collection again if she...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at HanoverAssisted Living and Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies...
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Photo of Morningside House of Fredericksburg
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A very nice place, the resident living space is very up To date has a real feeling of home. Lots of activities To keep the residents active. The location is also convenient for family and friends to visit.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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Photo of Northern Neck Senior Care Community
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We really like that the resident's care levels are lower so they are able to house more people and most of the staff members are really nice. They could have a few more nurses or aids over the weekends. The...
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.
In the heart of Warsaw, Northern Neck Senior Care Community, provides a full continuum of compassionate and excellent care.Formerly part of the Riverside Health System, under new ownership, the facility was infused with clinical and operational enhancements to take our care and service to the...
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
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The care services get a 5 but only because Mom had wonderful care from Hospice of VA (3, if only facility staff). Many activities were offered but Mom did not participate in many. I think that more staff...
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 Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House
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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...
Photo of Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, a CCRC
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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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Very caring staff. My Mother passed there and everyone was wonderful. However, based on the experience we had we would recommend Edgeworth Park to other families.
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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My father spent his last year (2022) with Yama Family Services. He had been living at home but needed 24-hour care. Living in a residential home like the one they offer was a much easier transition for him...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
YAMA Services Adult Assisted Living home is located in Mechanicsville, Hanover County off of Atlee Station Road. This is a licensed assisted living home with a capacity for seven (7) residents. We provide a warmly decorated home with a team of friendly professionals. Our team of professionals...
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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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Photo of Elizabeth House Assisted Living
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The facility is awesome. Their staff is very informative and friendly. They clean up very good. They take good care of mom. They love her and she loves them. The food is definitely on point. I would...
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.
The decision to leave the comfort of your own home to move into an assisted living residence is a difficult one for most people. You don't need constant help, every day. But you do need a little help from time to time. Is it worth the move? Assisted living can offer you more lifestyle choices at...
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No better Place, wonderful place to for your dementia patients to reside. They have small one-on-one attention and staff, wonderful activities for cognitive care, personal care. A beautiful facility. Each...
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.
English Meadows Williamsburg Campus is dedicated to individuals with memory impairments, focusing on the dignity and well-being of residents through our signature programs that offer connection and engagement. We believe that those with memory impairments can continue to lead a rich, fulfilling...
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Love Winthrop Manor! Compared to other places I have looked at Winthrop gets a 5 Star Rating! The Rooms are well appointed and the Staff is Professional and Friendly. Everyday things that I couldn't do...
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.
Winthrop Manor is an assisted living community in the historic city of Richmond, VA. Our community is located in a fully-renovated former elementary school that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Richmond is home to countless attractions, unique restaurants and inviting shops,...
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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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My mother in law is doing very well since moving here. She is keeping very busy with all the activities they offer and making friends with the residents as she can. She loves the staff but we are...
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 Commonwealth Assisted Living at The West End! A premier Assisted Living community, Commonwealth Assisted Living is nestled on an eight-acre wooded site in the heart of Richmond's West End, conveniently near the intersections of Gaskins Road, Three Chopt Road and Interstate 64-West....
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They have activities available for the residents. My love one is always dressed/clean, and eats good. The place, and common area always looks clean. We picked this community because it was all on one level,...
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.
HHHunt is accepting reservations for its new Spring Arbor Assisted Living Community scheduled to open in September 2004. Like similar communities by HHHunt (a leader in real estate development throughout Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia) Spring Arbor of Richmond features exceptionally large one...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Wares Wharf, VA

The average cost of senior living in Wares Wharf is $5,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,463 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA vs. nearby cities

Wares Wharf, VA
$5,164/mo
$4,965/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA vs. the state and national average

Wares Wharf, VA
$5,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,687/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,164/mo
$5,331/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,968/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,780/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,655/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wares Wharf over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wares Wharf, VA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wares Wharf

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wares Wharf

Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

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.

Chestnut Grove in Richmond, VA

4.2
My mom's been there since July so it's been a short period but no complaints whatsoever. It's very clean, they're very friendly, occasionally there may be one person but that's just a personality thing. Overall, everyone's very friendly, when you come into the facility they greet you and they're ...
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Friendly and responsive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Spring Arbor of Williamsburg, the staff is praised for their great care and consideration. At The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the director is specifically noted for her warm and welc ...
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Highly customized care. Several reviews mention the individualized attention that residents receive at their communities. At Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg, the care services are described as very good, with staff making adjustments to meet specific resident needs. At Paramount Senior Living at Frederick ...
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Wide range of activities. Reviews frequently highlight the variety of activities offered at communities, from singing and games to social events and outings. At Vitality Living West End Richmond, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, and at Paramount Senior Living at Fredericksburg, regular exercise classes kee ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents find comfort in the well-maintained living spaces at their communities. At Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, the rooms are described as nice and hotel-like, while at The Westmont at Short Pump Community, the apartments are praised for their cleanliness and comfort.
Responsive communication. Clear and open communication between families and staff is a common theme in positive reviews. At The Harmony Collection at Hanover Assisted Living and Memory Care, some improvements are suggested, but overall, the staff is commended for their responsiveness and willingness to address concerns ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At Vitality Living West End Richmond, for example, the food program is excellent, and at Commonwealth Senior Living at Williamsburg, the meals are described as ...
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Wares Wharf review score based on 317 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 317 reviews of 87 Wares Wharf assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Wares Wharf review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Wares Wharf 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 317 reviews of 87 Wares Wharf assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wares Wharf 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.
Wares Wharf, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Wares Wharf assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wares Wharf assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wares Wharf, 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 Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.7%
52.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
57%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
53.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
51.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.7%
16.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wares Wharf 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 Wares Wharf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wares Wharf, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
49.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wares Wharf

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 Wares Wharf protect seniors.

Learn about Virginia Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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