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Anthology of Charlottesville

343 Archer Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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7.9
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32 reviews
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7.9
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32 reviews
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Pam B

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Overall wonderful experience

Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her father. My moms decline in memory was very quick and it was difficult but this move has worked out very well for her.

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Anthology of Charlottesville

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Anthology of Charlottesville

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for Anthology of Charlottesville

7.9 out of 10
Review Score32 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.6
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
3.5
Staff
3.8
Meals & Dining
3.5
Activities
3.6
Value for Cost
3.4

A Place for Mom has scored Anthology of Charlottesville with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Anthology of Charlottesville has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/17/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 17, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall, a positive experience for our family and I'm hopeful for some improvement

Many of the aides are not friendly or proactive, forcing my mom to wait and ask for help repeatedly. The activities are wonderful but they now divide IL and AL activities, which makes Mom feel less than and causes divide in the community. The facility is very nice and makes Mom feel special but repairs are slow. Her room is very small. That, combined with the low level of care makes the price tag hard to swallow. Overall, this was a good move for her in addressing her loneliness and need for occasional care (which takes a lot of burden off me) but there is definite room for improvement.

Pam B

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 4, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Overall wonderful experience

Although it is so difficult as a family, transitioning my mom into an assisted living facility, we were so lucky to find her new home here. We were referred by a friend who had also had to transition her father. My moms decline in memory was very quick and it was difficult but this move has worked out very well for her.

Vanessa L

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 2, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great place for Granny

My grandmother moved in a few months ago, and it's been like night and day! She lived alone before this and wasn't able to get out much aside from when we visited but every time I've spoken to her over the phone she's told me all about getting to know her neighbors and how nice all of the staff are. I haven't gotten the chance to visit her yet but she's said the food was very good and that she really likes it there so far!

Judy Dixon

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 25, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Worse memory care I know of especially for the very high cost

We were lied to by The Barclay representatives selling care for memory care patients. We were in a bind to quickly find memory care for our father who was living in AFL and had wandered off at night in the cold in only his pjs.  They told us we would find great care there and that he would be "cared for like they care for their own parents".  He received very little care and was put in quarantine on the incorrect belief that he had c-diff as soon as I gave them our notice we were leaving which was 5 days after we moved in.  I had the director of nursing telling me how horrible the working conditions had been for her in only 5 months she had been there to the point she was leaving to go back to her old job.  Too bad she had not told us this in the pressure sales meeting we had with her in it.  The staff was suppose to be constantly walking the floor of the unit because "you will find we do not have a nursing station here", but I always found them sitting on couches in the activity room.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 14, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for The Barclay at Charlottesville

We have had very positive experiences with the staff, particularly since The Barclay took over from Anthology. The activities that are planned and the staff that run them are wonderful. My only complaint is that the elevators break down frequently, which is not only inconvenient but is a safety hazard.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 20, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

The Barclay at Charlottesville

We have been at The Barlcay, formally Anthology, for 2.5 years. Everything since the changeover has been better than under the previous manager (Anthology). The staff is more attentive and friendlier and the communication has been better. The only way to get the full value of the facility would be to use everything they offer, ie. pool, billiards room, movie theatre, exercise room, etc. Considering the age and physical limitations of most of the residents, many of these things seem unneccessary. It is also hard to consider anything an excellent value for the cost, even though the monthly charge seems in line with other facilities in the area. The dining hall food is very average and the selection does not vary, but the Bistro that operates from 10-2 is excellent.

JC

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 22, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Never refunded after Mom’s death

The facility is gorgeous but this place is grossly mismanaged. There isn’t a single person on staff that cares about getting a timely response to you. I have been waiting for almost a year for a rent refund following my mother’s death. Mediocrity would be giving the team the benefit of the doubt.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 30, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our families experience

What we like the most about Anthology of Charlottesville is the layout, the food, and the staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families

Kevin

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Bad management bringing down the experience of its resident seniors

All the good staff quit. The facility is new and nice. But management is pathetic, so that flows downhill and employee satisfaction and retention remains difficult. I would not recommend Anthology of Charlottesville.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 28, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Everyone is capable and talented. But weekend staffing challenges often impact the resident experience. I would recommend the facility - with the recommendation that the potential resident have an offsite family member/sponsor consistently helping to oversee care.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 27, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall Good Experience

Very nice facility. Clean, well kept. Lots of amenities. Family involvement in memory care is phenomenal. Hands on staff, overall, is very dedicated and hardworking and loving. Chronically understaffed (like everywhere) but it's getting better. Upper management isn't great so they lose a lot of good staff.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 15, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Review for Anthology of Charlottesville

I think it's a reasonable place to consider. There are probably other places that are more established with good reputations but are hard to get into or cost more. The building is only a couple years old so it's bright, modern, lots of sitting areas. There is a large courtyard if you want to sit outside. Care has gotten better and new nursing director is good. Facility is clean but room cleaning could be better. As with any assisted living you need someone to advocate for the resident. Food is barely mediocre and menu does not change much. Dining room moves incredibly slow and staff not very attentive. Activities are very female oriented. They bring in entertainment and have a happy hour Monday-Friday. Other residents are mostly pleasant. They allow pets and a cat is great company for my husband. Overall I am satisfied.

CW

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 19, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Well Appointed & Staffed with a Warm Hug Feel

It is modern and feels much like a hotel walking in and not an "old folks place". It is very clean and well organized. [name removed], our Sales person, was very passionate and engaged with us from the beginning. Her follow up was by far the best! People smile and I spent enough time there to watch the care attendants with people - they were kind and caring and respectful. The food is in transition, I believe and definitely needs some work. It is the main complaint my parents have

Renee

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 28, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Review for Anthology of Charlottesville

What got us was that it offered everything they wanted in one shiny new place. Unfortunately, the place is falling apart. But, still, it looked nice on the tour. Food and staffing, I suppose, were the two biggest issues. But there were lots of major issues, including billing errors and care lapses. It's was a costly error in more ways than simply money.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 30, 2023

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Spacious

We really like the apartment size, that is really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Anthology of Charlottesville to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones.

Katherine B

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 22, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Quality care

My father lived at Anthology for the past year until his recent passing. I want to thank the staff for the excellent care he was given and the kindness shown to him and our family. We knew we had chosen the right place when he said it felt almost like home and he liked his nurse.

Melinda T

Independent Living

Toured community

August 22, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Beautiful Facility

Took a recent tour of Anthology and was quite impressed. The building is brand new with lots of amenities and the apartments are beautiful. Staff was friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome.

Jimmy

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 20, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Poor Management

The general area was clean, but we had to sometimes clean my loved ones room. Some of the people were responsive, and some were not. Sometimes the food was cold, and always late. It was overpriced for what we got. They had trouble finding people to run the place, and were always understaffed.

BF

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 24, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Thriving

It was new, lovely and bright with nice and differing common areas. They have a pool, decent activities, sales person was engaging, staff friendly, lots of people milling around, bistro for coffee, snacks, beverages and sandwiches. Beautiful courtyard and catholic service with communion weekly.PT and OT are very good, staff is very nice but they are understaffed as are all places and it can take awhile for someone to answer call bell. Facility is clean and well maintained but room cleaning is spotty. Residents are generally engaging. My husband is very happy there. Food leaves a bit to be desired but nice that dining is open all day and there is a menu you can always order from along with daily specials. Activities tend to be more female oriented, again all facilities have this issue.

Andrea

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 9, 2023

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Disappointed

Parents moved in high expectations. After 2 weeks they moved out. Many of the things that were part of the services were not done. Maintenance of the building poor, no one ever came in to clean their apartment, pool broken more times than working, golf simulator never worked. [name removed] has been promised since the place opened. The meal we were served as potential residents was nothing like the meals they got once the moved in. Some of the staff are very nice and tried, but it was not their responsibility. When we talked with folks there before moving in, they all said it was great. The people we spoke with turned out to be memory care residence. Very disappointed. Very costly. The director never returned calls or emails when we tried to get things resolved.

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