250 Nichols Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Anonymous
Loved one of resident/client
So happy we chose the Blake
So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need a place for their loved one
Read all reviewsThe Blake at Charlottesville
Just North of Highway 29 and nestled on a hilltop at the historic Oakleigh Farm, The Blake at Charlottesville offers resort-style hospitality and retirement services embracing the best traditions of the Virginia lifestyle. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for shopping, dining, and medical services, The Blake at Charlottesville is Charlottesville's premier senior living community.
Designed around two landscaped courtyards, our community features 118 apartments and over 100,000 square feet of beautiful living spaces and common areas. Ten-foot ceilings and traditional millwork add to the sense of spaciousness, while walk-in closets and pantries offer plenty of storage options.
Each residence is designed to offer the right balance of privacy and hospitality with access to tremendous spaces for gatherings with family and friends. Amenities include:
Beautiful Sun-lit chapel
Lush courtyards with outdoor fire pavilion and water features
Full-feature theater room
Custom putting greens
Spa & Salon
Chef prepared meals and restaurant-style dining
Library and business center
Coffee bar and ice cream parlor
Piano bar and lounge
The Blake at Charlottesville
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
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A Place for Mom has scored The Blake at Charlottesville with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Blake at Charlottesville has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 16, 2024
So far a big 5 for alllll! Everyone seems very helpful, engaged with the residents. And the facility is bright and welcoming. We would absolutely recommend The Blake community to other families who may need a place for their loved one
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 29, 2024
We chose this community because it was very new, clean, classy and very friendly staff and it was only five years old. At times items on the menu were unavailable and some food was too spicy. They have had a lot of staff turnover which could have contributed to the lower rating for meals and dining experience.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 4, 2024
My loved one is currently a resident at The Blake at Charlottesville. Overall, The Blake has been a wonderful experience. They have made some really good changes. We have a monthly meeting with the director and she listens to our questions and provides good feedback. So far, I am very pleased. I would recommend The Blake at Charlottesville.
Judy W
Memory CareFamily/friend
May 14, 2024
My mother has lived at The Blake in Memory Care for approximately 1 mo. During this time, I've had to address turning the shower on for my mom, not just asking her, when we were specific that she would not do this on her own. Basic toiletry needs neglected. I've had to alert unsanitary hydration methods for memory care. Unclear when clothes and linens get laundered. We specified that due to religious reasons, my mother was not to be given pork. I do not blame the personal assistants or staff because they were not properly instructed, but my mom was given, and eaten, pork bacon. If she knew this she would freak out since she trusted what was given to her. Imagine if this was an allergy food item. 10 vacant positions! Problem...the Manager in over her head.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 15, 2024
The Blake is a FANTASTIC place. My mom is so happy there and they take great care of her. Communication with the family is very good. Move in process was super easy for us because we took the model apartment fully furnished. I recommend this facility to people constantly. It is beautiful and clean and bright and well-kept. They have SO MANY activities, both on-site and off. My mom does almost all of them. In fact, I have to time my phone calls to her because she doesn't like being interrupted at exercise class or bingo or cocktail hour, etc! The food is good--my mom arrived kind of scary thin following my dad's death, and she has now filled out. The only thing they kind of struggle with is staff turnover and sometimes staffing because of illness. I can't really see this myself, it is something my mom mentions--like, the person helping her shower is new, etc.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 24, 2024
It was a horrible experience working with my dads caregivers/caregiving organizations. In all the times that I visited my dad in memory care, I only saw planned calendar activities going on twice.Very difficult to coordinate visits to the salon. Salon had a hard time contacting memory care staff to get him to his appointments.They did not coordinate with hospice very well. I didn't even get condolences from the facility or staff when my dad passed away there. I only picked the facility based on cost.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 27, 2023
My father-in-law went to the "Blake" from a "rehabilitation center" that was awful. He had decompensated considerably. He refused to go to meals or participate in any activities. I was disappointed that they "couldn't " make him go out of his room. When I was there I "made" him go out. He didn't last long there through no fault of anyone at the "Blake". I believe if we could have moved him there sooner it would have been better.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 14, 2023
We lucked out - dad really likes it there.All of the factors I listed here and the biggest one - dad liked everything. And it was within our budget. We actually were really interested in another place in Charlottesville, and would have gone there, BUT they only had one space open...and they rented that in the 2 hours from when I took a tour and I called to say "we like it, and we'll take it." They had rented it to someone else. Can't remember the name of it at the moment, but it was a blessing in disguise, because while I liked it, dad didn't like it as much as I did. So I was kind of driving on that one (mainly because it was good quality and a bit cheaper than the Blake), but when we decided on the Blake it was a little more expensive (but well within our budget), and he liked it better. So I'm very glad that first place filled up and couldn't take him.
Debbie
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 9, 2023
Every single category deserves a 5! My father in law is loving it and has only been there 2 weeks. What really stood out to us about The Blake at Charlottesville was the overall cleanliness and neatness!! Also the community is bright and cheery.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 11, 2023
My mom is currently a resident at The Blake at Charlottesville. The staff is very very helpful. The communication with the family is great. The move in process was good. The meals are good. The place is awesome! I have no complaints or concerns for the care of my mom. I would recommend The Blake at Charlottesville to family and friends.
A.H.
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 19, 2023
This place is great for the "cruise ship crowd"--the people who did senior cruises. Because it kind of feels and is structured like a permanent cruise. My mom mostly just has mobility and fall issues, so this place is perfect for her. She had been stuck in her house for a year since my dad died, but now she is starting to wear lipstick and get her hair done again. Mostly, she leaves her apartment in the morning and just goes from activity to meal to activity until the evening! And when I talk to her, she has things to say! It has been wonderful.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 30, 2023
They have a huge staff turnover! No one knows what's going on. Terrible management. Placed my mother a few months ago and it has been a terrible experience for the family. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
February 8, 2023
They have improved on the housekeeping schedule for laundry and bed linens. There could be improvement in choice of beverages with lunch and dinner.
Chris Y
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 8, 2022
The community has been very nice and very helpful. The staff calls me every time they have any concerns or questions regarding my loved one. The staff is very friendly. My dad says the place is beautiful and update to date. Everyone seems to be on top of everything and well organized.
John
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 23, 2022
My mom was here briefly for respite care. This place was excellent! They really did check all the boxes as far as satisfaction. Long term, we were looking for an apartment setting versus a single room and they didn't have that availability. So we ended up moving her. But I would recommend them.
anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
August 12, 2022
We had a great tour experience with The Blake at Charlottesville. We really liked what we saw, but just felt another facility would fit our loved ones needs better. I have nothing negative at all to say about The Blake.
anonymous
Memory CareToured community
April 29, 2022
Our family had an in person tour and it was a really good tour experience
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
April 12, 2022
I like that this community is close to us so that we are able to see our loved one. We have had some issues with some of the care and things that have happen but overall we have been pretty satisfied. They do have activities however my loved one is going through things and does not have very much interest in this. She does however, do things that she is capable of doing.
Bunny S
Assisted LivingResident/client
April 3, 2022
The first thing I noticed at the Blake was the positive greeting by all staff when I saw them any place in the facility. The first meeting with [name removed] was not only informative but also most welcoming. The gentlemen at the front door [names removed] could not be more helpful or positive. [name removed], in charge of wellness, worked overtime to make sure that my needs were met. [name removed], newly in charge of activities, was brimming with ideas. I do hope that they are appreciated for all they are doing. Bunny Sheppard
Crystal P
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 28, 2021
I would tell others that The Blake is fantastic. My loved one loves it here. The challenges are the response time from the staff to questions or concerns I may have about my loved one. I expected more feedback on how my loved one is doing overall.
The Blake at Charlottesville
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