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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nelson County, VA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Nelson County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Nelson County, VA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Nelson County or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Nelson County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ransons, Cornwall and Batesville.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nelson County, VA

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Photo of Royal Care at Birch Ridge
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It is a very difficult situation when you realize that a family member is going to need care that can not be provided within the family unit. Birch Ridge has been great helping to ease that burden by...
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.
Birch Ridge, At Your Side, At Your ServiceBirch Ridge provides seniors with a nurturing, supportive home-like environment that fosters independence, yet offers care and assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. These full range of services and amenities are all included in the...
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MY HUSBAND [name removed] WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA HE HAD HIS OWN APARTMENT HE WAS A VETERAN SO WE DECORATED HIS ROOM WITH FRAMED CERTIFICATES OF HIS TIME IN ANTARTICA ON AN ICEBREAKER WITH THE U.S....
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.
One Family. One Community.At Regency at Augusta, our passion and purpose is to support our community in a way that inspires a nurturing and caring environment for both residents and team members alike. We know that earning a reputation as an award-winning Assisted Living and Memory Care Community...
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My Mother has been making her home at the Lodge at Old Trail for 4 years now. She enjoys having an outdoor balcony where she can bird watch and have her plants. My Mom has a cat and many of her neighbors...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Lodge at Old Trail officially opened its doors on May 18, 2012 and has been welcoming residents ever since. The Lodge is designed to offer an ideal setting for an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. We are located in Crozet, Virginia in the heart of Old Trail Village, a vibrant...
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My Mom, who passed away recently, was a resident at Oak Grove Manor for over a year. I felt so comfortable with the care she was given - her room was always spotless, in fact the whole facility was always...
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.
Since 1984, Oak Grove Manor has continued to provide the best quality and professional care to members of our aging community. We offer 24-hour care to residents who require supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, including those who require memory care. With one flat monthly...
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Everything has been going great since dad has been here. They have plenty of things to do with the residents. The food is good most of the time dad says. We also like that it is close to us so that we can...
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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My loved ones moved here after living in a community that was not so great, and this has been a major improvement. They have been very happy with the activities and the food so far. There are many open...
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.
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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.
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.
St Luke's is a small family business and not corporate own. This gives us the opportunity to provide more for our residents. Being a small facility in a small town gives a home-like feeling. And problems or concerns go right to the administrators/owners. We try to maintain a low staff to resident...
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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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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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.
English Meadows Crozet Campus is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the quaint historic town of Crozet, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville. We strive to provide our residents with exemplarity care in a home like setting. Our residents have a selection of private and...
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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.
Thank you for taking the time to acquaint yourself with Living Waters Assisted Living, Fishersville, Va.  Living Waters offers personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure setting - the perfect choice...
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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.
Shenandoah Assisted living is in the heart of Teaverton a residential neighborhood in Fishersville Virginia. Shenandoah's Assisted living was added onto our Skilled Rehab and Nursing home in 2005 with 24 Private rooms. The original building was built in 1992. The Assisted Living has a private...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Nelson County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Nelson County is $4,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, VA with an average of $3,289 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson County, VA vs. nearby counties

Nelson County, VA
$4,042/mo
$4,417/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson County, VA vs. the state and national average

Nelson County, VA
$4,042/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson County vs. other types of senior living

$4,042/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,042/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Nelson County, VA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,573/mo
Studio
$5,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Nelson County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nelson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nelson County

Regency at Augusta in Fishersville, VA

4.9
This is an excellent community. The community has lots of activities to keep the residents busy. There are three meals a day served and there are choices to choose from. The staff are great to work with, and they are able to answer our questions quickly.

The Lodge at Old Trail in Crozet, VA

5.0
I am very pleased with the care thatwas given to me at this community. The room and the grounds are very nice and well kept. Alot of activities for me to choose from. The staff here is excellent and are always offering assistance for my needs. I am please with the food that is served. I feel ...
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Waynesboro Manor

5.0
I would highly recommend Waynesboro Manor. My mother had the best care she could have received. The staff was very lovely and caring. My mother really enjoyed her meals. It was a wonderful atmosphere for her to be in . She got to make new friends and the activities offered were great. My mother ...
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Nelson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson County, 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 Nelson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Nelson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson County nursing homes

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 Nelson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nelson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nelson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Nelson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Royal Care at Birch Ridge, Regency at Augusta and Waynesboro Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nelson County, Virginia. See full list of communities.

There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Nelson County, Virginia. See the full list.

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