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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
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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 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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9.3
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21 reviews
Most of the staff are good. Definitely need to be active with family members care. That is true for every facility. They do need better food selections and variety.
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.
Located in Colonial Heights, Dunlop House has been honored as a Top Assisted Living Facility in Virginia by Assisted Living Today. Dunlop House specializes in both assisted living and Alzheimer's care for seniors. Since 1999 it has provided its residents with quality care and a rewarding...
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9.2
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5 reviews
The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement. The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience. We understand the emotional, mental, 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
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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, 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.
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
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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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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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Very personable facility. Vista Park Memory Care was very welcoming and the care has been excellent. I feel relieved to have finally found a loving facility for my friend. Vista Park has been a blessing.
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.
Vista Park Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Petersburg, Virginia, in Petersburg City County. A supportive environment in a beautiful setting, Vista Park Memory Care is an excellent place for you to make a new home. Petersburg is a peaceful city with friendly citizens 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.
Metro-Gardens is an assisted living community located in the picturesque city of Petersburg, VA. The city is surrounded by sprawling wooded areas and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as Richmond and Washington D.C. The community itself is surrounded by large shady trees and...
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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.
Fillmore Place is inner-city urban home which helps people that may be difficult to place due to diagnosis and financial resources. The facility specializes in the care of individuals with chronic mental health disabilities. We are able to work with clients who have a diagnosis of...
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
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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
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.
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.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
Cost of assisted living in Dory, VA
The average cost of senior living in Dory is $4,335 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stony Creek, VA with an average of $3,398 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dory, VA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dory vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dory, VA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Dory over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dory, VA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dory
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dory
Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA
5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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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.
Dory review score based on 389 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 389 reviews of 113 Dory assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dory 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
Dory review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dory 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 389 reviews of 113 Dory assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dory 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.Dory, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Dory assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dory assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dory, 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 Dory 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 Dory that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dory, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.6%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dory 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 Dory Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dory, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.6%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dory 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 Dory partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dory, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dory 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 Dory communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dory, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dory 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 Dory offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dory, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dory
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 Dory protect seniors.
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Acclaim at East Beach, The Waterford at Virginia Beach and Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dory, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 128 assisted living facilities near Dory, Virginia. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dory, Virginia are The Hidenwood Community and Chesapeake Place Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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