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10 Best Nursing Homes in Velma, VA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Velma 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 Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chickahominy Haven, Diascund and Holdcroft.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chickahominy Haven, Diascund and Holdcroft.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Velma, VA
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9.4
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17 reviews
My brother's overall experience is good. It was the availability of an independent apartment that made my brother and I choose Farnham. The 2bedroom apartment is very roomy. Generally well kept up. A bit...
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 the tranquil region of Farnham, Richmond County, Virginia, Commonwealth Assisted Living at Farnham lie on a very natural surrounding filled with peace. The senior community is situated a few miles from Warsaw town in the midst of a magnificent farmland. Surrounding amenities within the...
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They were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was always clean. Staff extremely friendly. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. The food seemed good. Activities offered were good. Overall value for the...
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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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...
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Everyone I’ve been in contact with has been pleasant and cooperative. They have always been positive and upbuilding. I am as happy as I can be here in Assisted Living, however, I do have a keen desire to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Velma, VA
The average cost of senior living in Velma is $5,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,099 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Velma
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Velma
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.
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 Kilmarnock
3.5
We chose Commonwealth because they were the best that we were able to find in the area and they are also a veteran oriented facility. I do think it is a good facility, but unfortunately dad was not here long enough to get acclimated.
Velma nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Velma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Velma, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Velma 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 Velma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Velma, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Velma 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 Velma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Velma, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Velma 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 Velma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Velma, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Velma 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 Velma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Velma, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Dominion Village Williamsburg, Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham and Cambridge Crossing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Velma, Virginia. See full list of communities.
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